The current climate crisis we are confronting has aggravated our ecological, societal and economic sectors beyond despair. To name a few evident issues; extreme destructive weather events have intensified, an alarming increase in global warming has negatively impacted human health, an energy and food crisis has propelled, deepened not only by the pandemic, but also … Continued
Bringing Nature Back into our lives Introduction Biological diversity lays the foundation for every living organism on this Earth, including mankind. It consists of all living species, within different ecosystems and the natural wildlife, making up the current environment we live in, and very much depend on. The state of our biodiversity thus reveals the … Continued
Author: Christine Borg Millo Christine Borg Millo is an intern working for Ewropa. She has recently completed her Law degree and will graduate in 2022. In the next scholastic term, she will be reading for a Master of Advocacy. Introduction The quality standards of air, water and soil in the EU have deteriorated drastically and … Continued
Introduction The whole operational lifespan of buildings answers for approximately 36% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union, including 28% in operational emissions and 11% in building materials and the construction process.[1] This goes contrary to the EU goals of energy efficiency, the reduction of non-renewable resources and decarbonisation. Indeed, the contribution towards … Continued
An explanation of how the EU research agenda is trying to boost R&D performance in lagging countries like Malta When it comes to research, Europe is divided. Talent and excellence are widespread throughout the block, but the measurement of R&D performance reveals large differences between regions. To close the gap, the EU is now implementing … Continued
Introduction Part 1 and Part 2 of this three-part series described the EU’s Fit-for-55 Package, consisting of amendments to already-existing law, and improvements to the legislative sphere through the inclusion of new legislative proposals. Malta has demonstrated great willingness to implement EU’s Fit-For-55 package, to “ensure the achievement of Malta’s contribution towards the realisation of … Continued
As the blueprint for change, The European Green Deal strives for a sustainable transformation of Europe to obtain the status of the first climate-neutral continent [1], which is put into practice through the European Climate Law (ECL). [2] Since the ECL requires all EU policies to contribute to the achievement of the EU Green Deal … Continued
Malta will benefit from €817 million in EU Cohesion Policy funding in 2021-2027 to support the sustainable development of its economy as set out in the Partnership Agreement just adopted by the Commission. Background In the context of Cohesion Policy and in cooperation with the Commission, each Member State prepares the Partnership Agreement, a strategic … Continued
Part 1 of 3 – The “Package” As the blueprint for change, The European Green Deal strives for a sustainable transformation of Europe to obtain the status of the first climate-neutral continent [1], which is put into practice through the European Climate Law (Regulation (EU) 2021/1119). [2] Since the ECL requires all EU policies to … Continued
Authors: Christine Borg Millo Christine is a legal intern at GVZH Advocates. She has just finished her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree at the University of Malta and will continue her Master of Advocacy degree in the next scholastic term. Some of her key interests include Environmental Law, Commercial Law, Employment Law and Maritime Law. Introduction – DESI 2022 The European Commission … Continued