During an activity organized during COP28 by the International Center for Climate Mobility, Malta was given the recognition of Climate Mobility Champion Leader for the work it is doing in the field of climate change and its impact on islands small
The Minister for Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli received this recognition after a discussion with young climate activists from several countries, in particular from islands and small countries affected by climate change. climate.
Minister Dalli said that the fact that Malta is a small country does not mean that it is reducing its efforts to reduce emissions.
Minister Dalli referred to the latest Eurostat statistics which show that Malta is the country in the European Union with the lowest emissions per employed person. Despite this, it is making several efforts to reduce emissions particularly from the energy sector, with policies on renewables, environmental financing and with the latest shore-to-ship project among others.
Minister Dalli also emphasized that the small countries, in particular the islands should come together to be one voice to bring forward their realities because they are the most likely to be badly affected by the consequences of climate change, including if the sea level rises.
Malta will remain committed to carrying forward this message.
At the end of this activity, Malta was recognized for the strong message that is leading to the islands being given the attention they deserve in discussions about climate change and its impact.
