Wildfire Emergency: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene urged action as ferocious wildfires rage across Europe, warning that “protecting our environment is an emergency” and highlighting threats to biodiversity and fragile natural areas. Monaco Fire Safety: Monaco has moved to make a ban on open flames in public hospitality venues law, covering candles and decorative flame devices, tightening rules beyond voluntary operator policies. Wildfire Response Cooperation: France and the UK pledged stronger wildfire prevention and climate resilience work, with Spain also coordinating ahead of COP31. Local Sustainability in Yachting: Corsica’s Port of Propriano joined the Yacht Club de Monaco’s SEA Index, extending CO₂ certification to leisure boats from 10 metres and pushing greener marina practices. Solar for Fish Preservation: Egypt researchers unveiled a PV-driven cooling prototype to keep fish fresh on vessels, aiming to cut reliance on ice and energy-heavy refrigeration. Climate Science: A new study links major Pacific Ring of Fire eruptions to Holocene cold spells, suggesting volcanic forcing may have shaped past climate shifts. Monaco-linked Tech: Volteras launched a connected-vehicle testing platform using continuous Monaco-based simulation to help fleets trial EV data systems before deployment. Environment & Luxury: A Monaco-inspired initiative by Luxury for Good seeks to connect luxury brands and philanthropists around responsible, purpose-driven impact.