Climate change in Malta

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Climate change may have a range of impacts in Malta. Increasing temperatures may change weather patterns, with the potential for increased heatwaves.[1]

Greenhouse gas emissions in Malta amount to 900,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, which corresponds to 4.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per person.[2]

Impacts of climate change

Drinking water supply

The drinking water of Malta supply would be significantly reduced partially due to climate change.[3]

Flooding

Transport infrastructure in Malta will be significantly impacted by climate change.[4]

Policies

Climate Action Act (2015)

Climate Action Act
  • To establish a framework for climate action.
Assented to2015-07-07
Status: Repealed

Through the Act, the government is required under Maltese law, to develop policies, programmes, and projects that address and support climate change mitigation, climate adaptation, and climate resilience.[5]

The Act consolidated Malta's climate change commitments for the first time.[5]

Climate Action Act (2024)

Climate Action Act
  • AN ACT to establish a legal framework for climate action and to provide for the establishment of a body corporate to be known as the Climate Action Authority and to provide for any matter which is related or ancillary thereto.
Assented to2024-10-04
Status: In force

The Act established a Climate Action Authority, designed to push Malta towards meeting its climate goals as a watchdog and regulator.[6]

The Act allows for penalties such as imprisonment of 4 years and up to €50,000 per day the offence continues to clearly breach legislation, with a maximum of €1,000,000.[6]

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