The Local Councils' Expo, organised by the Local Councils Association on 22–23 November 2024, offered an exceptional platform to spotlight the pivotal role of local governance in driving climate resilience and sustainable community development. Representing the Research Innovation Unit (RIU), I was privileged to lead two workshops showcasing RIU's ongoing innovation in climate action. [...]
The urgency of just sustainability transitions has become increasingly evident in the wake of the European Environment Agency's (EEA) recent publication, Just Sustainability Transitions — From Concept to Practice. While the report provides insight into the multifaceted approaches taken by various European regions, Gzira's groundbreaking efforts through the JUSTNature project deserve focused attention. The JUSTNature [...]
On Friday, October 18, 2024, the Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency (MIEMA) hosted at the Valletta Design Cluster a critical stakeholder engagement event titled "Energy Transition: The Role of the Building Sector in Malta." The event by the Climate Pact and crossCert project focused on the future of energy performance in Malta's building sector. [...]
On 8-9 October 2024, the European Environment Agency (EEA) held the Eionet Expert Workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark, bringing together key European representatives to chart the future of climate adaptation knowledge platforms. Representing Malta, Fabian Borg, Head of the Research Innovation Unit (RIU), contributed to RIU's perspectives on optimising these platforms to enhance their utility for [...]
On the 23rd of September 2024, local councils, climate experts, and stakeholders gathered at the Local Councils Association in Marsa for an insightful event aimed at addressing urban climate challenges and planning for a carbon-neutral future. Titled “Cities Go Climate Neutral,” this event brought together various speakers to discuss innovative strategies and digital tools [...]
