Monaco

Monaco Environment Overview

Monaco, the second smallest independent state in the world, is renowned for its unique environmental characteristics. Despite its tiny size, the entire population lives in urban areas, emphasizing the principality's complete urbanization. The Mediterranean climate in Monaco brings mild, moist winters and hot, arid summers, making it a pleasant location year-round. Interestingly, Monaco's land use is quite distinctive, with no agricultural land or forests, highlighting its urban-centric landscape. Furthermore, Monaco is committed to international environmental agreements, participating in numerous accords such as the Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. These efforts underscore Monaco's dedication to global environmental responsibility. To get a comprehensive understanding of Monaco's environmental dynamics, explore Bamwor's detailed data insights.

Climate

Mediterranean climate characterized by mild, moist winters and hot, arid summers

Land use

other

100% (2022 est.)

forest

0% (2022 est.)

agricultural land

0% (2022 est.)

agricultural land: arable land

arable land: 0% (2018 est.)

agricultural land: permanent crops

permanent crops: 1% (2018 est.)

agricultural land: permanent pasture

permanent pasture: 0% (2018 est.)

Urbanization

urban population

100% of total population (2023)

rate of urbanization

0.5% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)

Waste and recycling

municipal solid waste generated annually

46,000 tons (2024 est.)

percent of municipal solid waste recycled

5.4% (2012 est.)

Total water withdrawal

municipal

10 million cubic meters (2020 est.)

industrial

0 cubic meters (2017 est.)

agricultural

0 cubic meters (2017 est.)

Particulate matter emissions

9.2 micrograms per cubic meter (2019 est.)

International environmental agreements

party to

Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Heavy Metals, Air Pollution-Sulphur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Antarctic-Environmental Protection, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change-Paris Agreement, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping-London Convention, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands, Whaling

signed, but not ratified

none of the selected agreements