Sustainable development strategy : Dingli 2020

Abstract

Although this policy action plan focuses on a particular local area in the Maltese Islands - that of Dingli - there is no doubt that communities are central to the success of sustainable development strategies. When thinking about the scale at which sustainable development is possible one fundamental answer is the following motto : think globally, act locally. It is surely encouraging to witness the positive contributions made by the state towards increased sustainability. However, for such policies to experience real and tangible success they must be supported at the grassroot levels of society. And where is it best to encourage and motivate the grass-roots to comply and energise national policies of sustainable development if not through the community.