Malta commits to greening urban areas. In the next five years the government will be driving the implementation of greening and sustaining environmental projects in various urban areas. The projects will focus on innovative green infrastructure and nature-based solutions to enhance the wellbeing of society and local community. Such projects will also contribute to the wider environment context such as improving air quality, reducing noise pollution, and aiding in adapting to climate change effects.
The commitment is relevant to SDGs 3, 11, 13, 15.
It is part of the Nicosia call 2022.
Malta commits to improving air quality for coastal communities and surrounding areas through a a multimillion environmental investment to develop the electricity infrastructure for cruiseliners and cargo ships to switch off their gasoil- or heavy-fuel-oil-fired engines and plug in to shoreside electricity to energise their onboard systems whilst they are berthed at the ports and harbour area which is a growing economic industry for an island dependent on its seas.
The commitment is relevant to SDGs 3, 9, 11, 13.
It is part of the Nicosia call 2022.
Malta commits to free public transport for all citizens to promote a modal shift from individual transport to public transport which is accessible, affordable and which results in cleaner air. Holders of a personalised Tallinja Card can travel for free on Day Routes, Night Routes and Special Services with the exception of the offered direct services.
The commitment is relevant to SDGs 3, 11 and 13.
It is part of the Nicosia call 2022.