The General Secretary of SEA Index explains why the biggest obstacle to sustainable yachting is no longer technology—but the absence of clear rules.

MONACO — Can a superyacht ever be truly sustainable? Or is the future of luxury no longer about owning more—but leaving a lighter footprint? It is not a question the yachting industry could have avoided for much longer, and it became the thread running through this year's Advanced Yachting Technology Conference at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

During the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, Ad Astra Journal spoke with Maëlle Truchement, CEO and Co-founder of NEMO, about entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, sustainability and why data may become one of the most valuable resources in tomorrow's maritime industry.

Patrick Raingeard became Monaco's first Michelin-starred chef. At Père & Fils, he and his son Edouard are writing a different story—one about family, transmission and the legacy that matters most.

At the Ocean Space Forum 2026, the Principality made a compelling case that the future of ocean governance may begin far above the sea.

A new heritage initiative invites residents and visitors to discover the Principality beyond its postcard image.

Meeting Marjorie Crovetto, Monaco's Second Deputy Mayor responsible for Quality of Life, Environment and Sustainable Development, offered an opportunity to discover that quieter side of leadership. Our conversation was less about politics than about stewardship, responsibility and the patient work of building a city for the future. The discussion itself was made possible thanks to Valentina Colman and the Monaco Women Forum, which has become a unique platform

Tomorrow marks the opening of UPAINT X: The Gold Edition, a milestone celebration of a festival that, over the past decade, has become one of Monaco's most distinctive cultural traditions. From 21 to 25 June, Larvotto's waterfront will once again be transformed into a vibrant open-air studio, where contemporary street art meets environmental action in a uniquely Monegasque way.

On the eve of the patronal feast of St. Nicholas Cathedral in Nice, Metropolitan Mark, head of the Diocese of Chersonesus, gave his first major interview since his appointment. We spoke about vocation, Orthodoxy abroad, young people, inner freedom, Russian culture, and why, in a world of external success, people increasingly search for silence and meaning.

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), organized by UN-Habitat in partnership with the Government of Azerbaijan, concluded in Baku with a high-level closing press conference, hosted by Katarina Bezgachina, Chief of Communications at UN-Habitat, summarizing the outcomes of one of the world’s largest international platforms dedicated to sustainable urban development, housing policy, and climate resilience.

During Monaco E-Prix week, Formula E offered more than a conversation about electric racing. It revealed how the culture of motorsport itself may be beginning to change.

The upcoming World Urban Forum 13 in Baku will bring together global leaders in housing, finance and urban policy to address one of the defining challenges of our time: how to create resilient communities in an era of climate uncertainty.

At this year’s Top Marques Monaco, surrounded by the polished silhouettes of vintage automobiles and the quiet elegance of engineering from another era, I had the opportunity to speak with Thierry Boutsen — former Formula 1 driver and founder of Boutsen Classic Cars.

Monaco hosted a military ceremony as part of the 81st General Assembly of the International Military Sports Council (CISM). The event took place at the Prince’s Palace Square, despite overcast weather and light rain.