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 [...]
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 [...]
The EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change supports European regions, cities, and local authorities in building resilience against climate impacts. By 2030, it aims to help at least 150 regions and communities become climate resilient. The Mission aligns with the EU’s adaptation strategy and the European Green Deal, providing knowledge, tools, and innovative [...]
