![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?
How do you feel when you come into contact with the green spaces of your city? Maybe more relaxed, regenerated and energetic! it is not by chance. #Urban Functional #Biodiversity is about various natural #species and their specific functional traits (e.g., nitrogen fixation, pollination, water retention) that maintain #ecosystems and provide essential #services in heavily populated areas. Boosting #climate regulation, favouring flood #control, reducing #pollution, providing recreational spaces and improving human #wellbeing, resilience and health are some of the most significant #benefits they generate.
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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The Monte-Carlo Fashion Week 2025 among glamour, innovation and sustainability.
- M Abti
- Apr 23, 2025
- 3 min read
Since its foundation in 2013 by the will of Federica Nardoni Spinetta, President of the Monaco Fashion Council, this weekly event showcases the best of the "Made in Monaco" couture. The Monte-Carlo Fashion Week 2025, at its 13th edition, is being held from the 22nd to the 26th April 2025, presenting a series of Spring-Summer 2026 holiday, cruise and capsule collections. This exclusive fashion show, mostly set at the Yacht Club de Monaco, is addressed to international buyers, media companies and fashion lovers in the presence of leading brands, influencers and celebrities.
On the 22nd April 2025, Marjorie Crovetto, Deputy Mayor, in charge of the Living Environment and Sustainable Development, and Jean-Marc Déoriti-Castellini, Deputy Mayor, Delegate at the Bosio Pavilion, welcomed Lady Spinetta and Elisabetta Franchi, Italian fashion designer, who presented her latest collection of evening dresses at the Court of Honour of the Monaco City Hall.
A rich programme of events will offer the audience moments for reflection on Sustainable Fashion and various fashion shows inspired by Circular Economy. The 10th MCFW Fashion Awards will celebrate the best creators able to combine innovation and eco-responsibility. Next generation designers will express themselves at the "Glad you’re awake" fashion show, which will be held at the Espace Léo Ferré on the 25th April 2025. On that occasion, the students of Pavillon Bosio, École Supérieure d'Arts Plastiques are going to show their creativity. On the 23rd April 2025, smart tailoring and the use of eco-friendly and innovative materials will mark an iconic fashion capsule collection designed by Gianluca Capannolo for Collini Milano, entitled "Silver Screen", to pay tribute to the Hollywood silhouettes in vogue in the 40’s.
On the 24th April 2025, Kelly Rutherford will be given the Fashion Icon Award within the MCFW Fashion Awards, for being a source of inspiration for fashion and a muse for brands and people, worldwide. Kelly Rutherford, known for her role as Lily Van der Woodsen in the TV series Gossip Girl, has definitely become a fashion star, acting for the most popular brands like Dior, Jean-Paul Gaultier Couture, Schiaparelli Couture, Lorna Murray, Carel and many others.
The Monte-Carlo Fashion Week is becoming increasingly important in the international fashion scene. Federica Nardoni Spinetta said she was proud to support the Monegasque brands and to make Monaco a privileged stage where to host renowned designers while discussing on pivotal themes related to Sustainable and Circular Fashion.***
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By Maurice Abbati
Journalist; Editor; Communication, Media and Public Relations Specialist
Lecturer and Author in English language of Technical Articles and the Manual: "Communicating the Environment to Save the Planet, a Journey into Eco-Communication" by Springer International Publishing.
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