Business Profile

The Climate Action Authority is the first authority in Europe that will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the measures and regulations related to climate change in our country. It will ensure that the effects of climate change are monitored and that Malta’s strategies to combat climate change are effective and sustainable.

Responsibilities

1. Raise awareness and create greater public understanding of climate change and the necessary measures to combat its effects.

2. Implement a legal framework, draft and establish national and international laws to address this challenge.

3. Report the country’s progress on actions and measures aimed at mitigating the problems caused by climate change.

4. Coordinate discussions with the public service, as well as private enterprises and entities, to consider and drive climate-friendly actions.

5. Establish strong policies and regulations to create real, tangible, and necessary change in the country.

6. Develop a national strategy, promote and update the long-term energy and climate strategy, including the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP).

7. Gather information to coordinate the necessary process for developing a climate policy framework.

8. Lead projects, create and manage climate action projects between ministries and other government entities.

9. Create schemes and incentives that support climate action.