Who we are &
What we do
The Sustainable Development Directorate within the Ministry for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour was established in 2015 by virtue of the Sustainable Development Act, Cap. 521. The Directorate is tasked with:
- Formulating and implementing national sustainable development policies;
- Monitoring and reporting on Malta’s progress, nationally and internationally, in relation to sustainable development;
- Building and enhancing capacity across Ministries to ensure effective mainstreaming of sustainable development principles across the workings of Government; as well as
- Raising awareness and promoting sustainability issues & practices across society.
Our
Mission
Develop &
Implement
Develop and implement Malta’s Sustainable Development Strategy for 2050 in line with national, EU and international developments. Additionally, the Directorate is responsible for monitoring progress on national and international sustainable development indicators.
Mainstream
Sustainability
In the planning process of Government’s policy, programmes, projects and initiatives through the integration of sustainable development principles in the national budget process.
The Directorate also reviews sectoral Ministerial policies and plans to ensure that they are in line with sustainable development principles and that they factor sustainability in their workings.
Engage
Actively
By keeping citizens informed on sustainable development policies and initiatives and engaging them in related discussions and events. The Directorate also advocates and promotes sustainable practices across the public administration, the private sector and society in general.