At COP29 in Baku, Minister for the Environment, Energy, and Regeneration Miriam Dalli spoke on behalf of Malta, stressing the urgent need to tackle climate change. She highlighted that the 1.5-degree Celsius target is essential for the survival of millions and called for immediate, impactful action.
Dalli underscored the importance of strengthening Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to integrate both mitigation and adaptation strategies. “Resilience and sustainability must work together,” she said.
The minister also pushed for a robust climate finance agreement, advocating for the creation of a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) that involves a wider range of donors and combines public and private funds to support vulnerable nations. She highlighted Malta’s initiatives, including the Climate Vulnerability and Resilience Index and microfinancing projects, as examples of innovative ways to mobilize funding for small island states and least developed countries.
