A Sustainable Development Strategy for the Maltese Islands: National Commission for Sustainable Development
A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE MALTESE ISLANDS
2007-2016
Proposed by the
National Commission for Sustainable Development
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A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE MALTESE ISLANDS 2007-2016
National Commission for Sustainable Development 20th December 2006
This proposed Sustainable Development Strategy for the Maltese Islands was adopted by the National Commission for Sustainable Development on 13 November 2006, in terms of Article 8 (7f) of the Environment Protection Act (Chapter 435 of the Laws of Malta). It is being submitted by the Commission to the Cabinet of Ministers for possible endorsement by the Government of Malta. This document does not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of Malta.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Objective and Mandate Sustainability is a Two-way Street Implementing the Strategy Layout Priority Areas 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Process of Drafting the Strategy 1.2 The Mandate 1.3 The Main Benefits of a Sustainable Development Strategy 1.4 The Criteria Underpinning the Strategy 1.5 Layout of the Document 2. UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES 2.1 The Overarching Vision and Goal 2.2 Sustainability is Multifaceted 2.3 The Democratic Dimension: Participation is Necessary 2.4 Social Responsibility and the Ethical Dimension 2.5 The Political Dimension: Integrative Legislation and Policy 2.6 The International and Regional Dimensions 3. THE PROPOSED STRATEGY FOR MALTA 3.1 Managing the Environment and Resources 3.2 Promoting Sustainable Economic Development 3.3 Fostering Sustainable Communities 3.4 Cross-cutting Strategic Issues 3.4 Cross-cutting Strategic Issues 5 5 6 6 7 7 9 9 9 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 15 35 47 57 58
4. IMPLEMENTING THE STRATEGY 4.1 Institutionalising the Development of the Strategy 4.2 Identifying Responsibilities and Structures 4.3 Setting Targets, Monitoring and Evaluation 4.4 Devising Participatory Schemes 4.5 Collaboration between the Public and Private Sectors 4.6
2007-2016
Proposed by the
National Commission for Sustainable Development
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A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE MALTESE ISLANDS 2007-2016
National Commission for Sustainable Development 20th December 2006
This proposed Sustainable Development Strategy for the Maltese Islands was adopted by the National Commission for Sustainable Development on 13 November 2006, in terms of Article 8 (7f) of the Environment Protection Act (Chapter 435 of the Laws of Malta). It is being submitted by the Commission to the Cabinet of Ministers for possible endorsement by the Government of Malta. This document does not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of Malta.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Objective and Mandate Sustainability is a Two-way Street Implementing the Strategy Layout Priority Areas 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Process of Drafting the Strategy 1.2 The Mandate 1.3 The Main Benefits of a Sustainable Development Strategy 1.4 The Criteria Underpinning the Strategy 1.5 Layout of the Document 2. UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES 2.1 The Overarching Vision and Goal 2.2 Sustainability is Multifaceted 2.3 The Democratic Dimension: Participation is Necessary 2.4 Social Responsibility and the Ethical Dimension 2.5 The Political Dimension: Integrative Legislation and Policy 2.6 The International and Regional Dimensions 3. THE PROPOSED STRATEGY FOR MALTA 3.1 Managing the Environment and Resources 3.2 Promoting Sustainable Economic Development 3.3 Fostering Sustainable Communities 3.4 Cross-cutting Strategic Issues 3.4 Cross-cutting Strategic Issues 5 5 6 6 7 7 9 9 9 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 15 35 47 57 58
4. IMPLEMENTING THE STRATEGY 4.1 Institutionalising the Development of the Strategy 4.2 Identifying Responsibilities and Structures 4.3 Setting Targets, Monitoring and Evaluation 4.4 Devising Participatory Schemes 4.5 Collaboration between the Public and Private Sectors 4.6