https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/699 2026-07-08T09:34:08Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147893 Title: Climate change in human rights policy-making Abstract: In this article I argue that climate change should be treated not only as an environmental issue but also as a human rights concern. Using Malta as an example, i highlight how climate impacts such as heatwaves, water stress, biodiversity loss, and coastal vulnerability affect people's everyday lives, particularly those who are already socially vulnerable. i call for climate adaptation and mitigation policies to be guided by principles of social justice, participation, equity, and human rights, ensuring that climate risks and responses are assessed in terms of their social consequences and distributional effects. 2026-06-21T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147892 Title: Polling, emotions, and elections Abstract: This opinion article reflects on the role of opinion polls and emotions in Malta's general elections, with particular reference to the 2026 general elections. 2026-06-14T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147801 Title: Why pride still matters Abstract: Twenty-two years ago, Malta's first Pride march took place in a country that had only recently begun to address LGBTIQ rights in the public sphere. Today, Malta is widely recognised as one of the world's leading countries in this field. The contrast is striking and offers an opportunity to reflect on the significance of Pride in Maltese society. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147753 Title: PL-PN : that stubborn 5% difference Abstract: Unless major divisive issues rile Labour supporters, there is no reason why the PL cannot continue to win election after election in Malta 2026-06-22T00:00:00Z