Malta is at a critical juncture where rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and worsening air pollution are creating severe health risks and environmental challenges. Recent data shows that Malta is experiencing the fastest growth in emissions across the EU, threatening its public health, economy, and ability to meet climate targets. A hybrid approach—integrating nature-based [...]
On 11th September 2024, I had the privilege of attending the European Commission's European Roundtable on Climate Risk Management at the Berlaymont building in Brussels. The event gathered a distinguished group of policymakers, academics, industry leaders, and climate advocates to discuss one of the most pressing challenges of our time: managing the increasingly omnipresent [...]
Malta’s climate is marked by extremes of heat and humidity, making life on the island particularly vulnerable to climate change. In recent years, the country has seen an increase in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves and droughts, along with fluctuating patterns of rainfall and humidity. Given these challenges, the concept of a utopian [...]
Malta, a small island in the heart of the Mediterranean, is uniquely vulnerable to the changing climate. Situated between Europe and North Africa, the island’s weather is influenced by several large-scale atmospheric and oceanic systems, many of which originate far from the Mediterranean. While Malta’s climate is typically mild, these global systems often bring [...]
A Call for Urgent and Ethical Action to Mitigate Heat-Related Mortality As the world confronts the mounting challenges of climate change, Malta faces a uniquely perilous situation. Projections indicate that under a 4°C warming scenario, Malta’s heat-related death rate could be 376.45% higher than the EU27 average. While the EU27 is projected to experience [...]
