Monacology 2011

2011-06-13 00:00
2011-06-17 23:59
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7th edition of event raising awareness of the environment

From 13th to 17th June, on the quayside in front of Stars n Bars. Monaco's Tourist Department (DTC) participates for the first time this year with a stall promoting sustainable tourism.

Since 2005, Monacology's aim has been to raise awareness of the environment, particularly among kids and young people. For 2011, there's a special photo exhibition by Jean Louis Teyssie, and as well as stalls, workshops and entertainment from:

  • Jason Hartman concert on Tuesday 14th
  • Monaco Developpement Durable (MC2D) and SMA, workshop on recycling
  • Association Souffleurs d'Ecume, workshops on protecting marine mammals, REPCET anti-collision sytem, Pelagos sanctuary
  • Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux
  • Jardin Exotique de Monaco, workshops on re-potting plants, decorating plant pots, and herbs
  • Stars n Bars' organic plat du jour
  • Workshop on using recycled products for decoration
  • Alexia Barrier presents her work and is organizing trips on her sailing boat (reservations, depending on weather)
  • IC Engeneering is providing energy services for the event
  • Venturi presents a new prototype vehicle
  • Etricks demonstrate its electric VTT
  • Agence Internationale a l'Energie Atomique (AIEA) workshops on chemistry
  • Dominique Dimey's musical show and workshops
  • Government departments Direction de l'Education Nationale and Direction de l'Environnement
  • Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
  • SMEG, the Institut Mediterraneen d'Etudes et du Developpement Durable (IMEDD) and 4myplanet are launching "Bio Logika and Energies", an eco-game that informs children about different types of energy
  • Spencer Hodge, artist who paints animals

For a complete list of all participating organizations, visit the IMEDD website here: IMEDD listing of participants in Monacology 2011.