A historic green step

Abstract

Last Monday, in commemoration of World Biodiversity Day, history was written when all 23 local environmental NGOs coalesced in a single coalition to present 10 key environmental proposals to political parties. Despite the palpable tension and angst that suffused the Din l-Art Ħelwa premises where the meeting was held, with bouts of sparring mingled with inspired rounds of interesting proposals, getting all leaders around the same table to discuss thorny environmental issues just two weeks before the election was already a feat in itself. The leaders made a commitment to meet up with eNGOs within the first month of the new administration to kickstart the implementation of at least some of the proposals. They will be held accountable for the pledge.