ARCHITECTS – INVESTORS & OPERATORS – INNOVATION – MINISTRY & PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
Spotlight on Brazil: Sustainability, Culture & Carnaval
As Brazil enters its vibrant Carnaval season, we celebrate how coastal culture and environmental stewardship come together in practice. BR Marinas, Latin America’s largest marina network with ten sites across Brazil, is a leading example. Thanks to the leadership and passion of CEO Gabriela Lobato Marins, the company has become a benchmark for nautical infrastructure, innovation, and sustainability.
Guided by a sustainability ethos embedded in its DNA, BR Marinas drives initiatives in eco-efficiency, marine conservation, and community engagement, from zero-plastic campaigns and selective waste programmes to research and monitoring of marine ecosystems. In 2024, Marina da Glória and Marina de Paraty earned ISO 14001 certification and were recognized with the Coup de Cœur Award at the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous for environmental leadership.
Gabriela’s vision and passion demonstrate how smart governance, sustainability, and cultural vitality can reinforce one another, offering an inspiring model for coastal destinations worldwide striving to balance people, place, and planet.
Gabriela Lobato Marins, CEO BR Marinas & Klaus Peters
Architects Driving Smart & Sustainable Marinas
Architects are essential partners in creating marinas. Their designs go beyond aesthetics, directly influencing:
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Environmental performance, integrating green infrastructure, stormwater management, and biodiversity support
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Operational efficiency, optimizing layout for energy, water, and waste systems
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User experience, balancing accessibility, hospitality, and safety
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Resilience, ensuring structures withstand climate and operational stresses
Projects presented at previous Smart Marina Rendezvous showcased how thoughtful design choices can reduce energy consumption, enhance guest flow, and enable easier integration of smart and circular systems.
By collaborating with operators, engineers, and technology providers, architects help transform marinas into truly regenerative waterfront ecosystems, ready for certification under the S³ Label.
Smart Marina 2025 – Martin Reuter, Ingenhoven Associates
From Vision to Action: Proven Solutions
February focuses on a clear industry question:
« Which solutions are already working
and how can they scale? »
Smart Marina solution driving impact are:
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Deployed in real marinas and waterfronts
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Measurable in environmental or operational performance
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Compatible with existing infrastructure
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Supportive of compliance and reporting
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Scalable across regions and marina size
From startups to scale-ups, innovators are turning ideas into results. Explore some solutions already deployed and delivering real value.
Converts dredged sediments into circular building materials for waterfront infrastructure.
Hybrid docking stations reducing emissions today and preparing for next-gen fleets.
Real-time environmental data for smarter, greener, and more efficient marina operations.
Integrated digital platform improving marina operations and user experience.
♻️ Featured solutions reflect the S³ Label approach: practical, operational, and designed for real-world application.
20–21 September | Yacht Club de Monaco
The 2026 edition will showcase:
• Operational case studies
• Award-winning solutions
• Scalable business models
• Cross-sector collaboration
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🤝 M3 Monaco Consulting: From Strategy to Delivery
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We help public and private stakeholders navigate complexity with a data-driven, human-centred approach:
- Marina & waterfront master planning
- Smart & sustainable strategy development
- Energy, water, waste, and data optimisation
- Regulatory and compliance advisory
- Operational audits & performance benchmarking
- S³ Label assessment & certification support
Whether you are planning a greenfield development or transforming existing infrastructure, our work is grounded in real-world insights and measurable impact.
« Smart marinas are built step by step with
the right tools, standards and partners »
Thank you for being part of the global Smart Marina Community.
Warm regards,
The M3 Monaco Team