Minister for the Environment and Energy Miriam Dalli, together with her Austrian counterpart Minister Leonore Gewessler, has been chosen to lead the European Union’s negotiations on the adaptation file during COP29.
“This significant role, once again, highlights Malta’s growing commitment to climate leadership on the global stage,” a ministry statement read.
Whilst in Baku, Minister Miriam Dalli emphasised that adaptation, one of the core pillars of the Paris Agreement, should focus on helping countries build resilience to face the escalating impacts of climate change.
The adaptation negotiations will address how to enhance global capacity to withstand climate risks, protect vulnerable communities, and ensure measurable progress toward resilience targets.
“This is an extremely important moment for international climate cooperation. Through these negotiations, we aim to ensure that adaptation remains a global priority, with solutions that address real-world challenges. Malta is ready to work with all parties to deliver practical, balanced outcomes,” said the minister.
