Water is at the heart of Malta’s mission to build resilience against the rising challenges of climate change, Minister Miriam Dalli said during an address at COP29 in Baku.
“As demands on our water system increase, we are pioneering ways to sustainably enhance our water infrastructure and services. Our state-of-the-art desalination plant in Gozo, which uses 23.5% less energy than conventional plants — a new record — is proof of this commitment,” she said.
At COP29, a global platform for climate action, Malta’s delegation emphasised water security as a cornerstone of climate resilience.
Water Services Corporation (WSC) CEO Karl Cilia spoke of the country’s achievements, noting a leap in network efficiency from 52% in 2011 to 72.7% today, and a significant reduction in water loss.
“Our reclaimed water system, ‘New Water’, produced 1.6 million cubic meters in 2022 for agriculture, easing pressure on groundwater and supporting sustainable farming,” he added.
