The Animal Fund (TAF) puts whales in the foreground on the Monaco Ocean Week stage.
- M Abti
- Mar 23, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 30, 2023
To celebrate the recent approval of the High Seas Treaty after ten years of negotiations, The Animal Fund (TAF) the Monegasque association that has been promoting for many years a fully respectful human attitude towards cetaceans, organises on the 24th March 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Yacht Club de Monaco a meaningful one-hour conference entitled "Whales: the eyes of humanity". The roundtable will be animated by Berit Legrand, founder of TAF, to gather some distinguished speakers, notably Alexandra Zeiner, biologist, scientist and researcher.

TAF is a loyal partner of the Monaco Ocean Week, being committed to reduce the plastic use in order to prevent marine litter to be accumulated in the oceans. In 2022, the focus was on Sustainable ESG Investment and New Fashion for the Planet while this years' insight will be devoted to encourage alternatives to plastic as for local stores and restaurants. This is in fact one of the main missions of the non-profit association, committed last year to stop the use of plastic bottles in a resort hotel chain set in the tropical islands. Moreover, the educational side is a must that The Animal Fund is being carrying on successfully throughout the year with the constant involvement of the next generation.

To know more about TAF also read: "Whaleton - swim for the whales by TAF: the win-win liaison between sports and oceans protection".
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By Maurice Abbati
Springer International Publishing

























![Words of Eco-Logia – 21st May 2026
Welcome to a new weekly column of Eco-Logia!
EPISODE 7: What does Urban Functional Biodiversity refer to?
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Being inspired by #Nature’s balance helps #architects, #designers and urban #planners to select vegetation able to optimises specific ecological functions, such as #water infiltration or biodiversity support. Integrating interconnected #green spaces (e.g.: parks, green roofs) and #blue spaces (ponds, wetlands) promotes #habitat connectivity and strengthens urban biodiversity. Moreover, engaging local residents and stakeholders in the planning and management of urban nature, encourages a shared vision of the development of densely inhabited areas, boosting mental and physical health.
Main Strategies for Enhancing Urban Functional Biodiversity are:
· Biodiversity-Sensitive Design]: that is integrating native, multi-functional plant species into urban design, including vertical gardens and green roofs.
· Ecological Restoration: that is actively restoring urban green and blue spaces to enhance habitat diversity and ecological function.
· Inclusive Governance: that is engaging local residents and stakeholders in the planning and management of urban nature.
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