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Josè Herrera, Minister For The Environment, Sustainable Development And Climate Change Economic growth cannot be sustainable if it is achieved at the expense of environmental protection and social progress. The government’s aspirations are that, by 2050,Question time: Healthy quality of life
Josè Herrera, Minister For The Environment, Sustainable Development And Climate Change Economic growth cannot be sustainable if it is achieved at the expense of environmental protection and social progress. The government’s aspirations are that, by 2050, Malta’s economic development will be geared towards a circular, low-carbon economy characterised by a longer economic life for resources as well as lower-emission characterised operations. The Sustainable Development Vision 2050 provides the solid foundation for the development of a corresponding strategy that takes into account and considers other strategies being adopted in various sectors. Vision 2050 takes into consideration a wide spectrum of sectors. We envisage a radical transformation in the way waste is managed as well as a reduction in the consumption of natural resources to sustainable and fair levels. A social commitment, which is at heart of this Vision, is the eradication of poverty and social exclusion in all its forms. The government will commit itself to focus on the creation of more and better-quality jobs that meet the needs of every individual in terms of pay, security and prospects. The government’s vision... Read more