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The illusion of sustainability
In a world quick to label actions as "sustainable," Ed Muscat Azzopardi urges us to dig deeper. True sustainability demands more than doing "less harm"—it calls for a radical, long-term rethink of how we build, consume, and value our surroundings. Anything less is just an illusion we can't afford.
The future we pretend to plan for
Alex Torpiano unpacks Malta Vision 2050, a document filled with promising ideals yet fraught with contradictions.
Developing a sustainable real estate ecosystem
JP Fabri explores the current state of Malta's real estate, European movements towards sustainability, and lessons from global benchmarks that could help Malta align with international standards and foster a safe, efficient, and sustainable real estate ecosystem.
Brown or green? Which colour should drive our real estate industry?
The real estate industry stands at a crossroads in several critical areas of the buying process. Simone Vella Lenicker questions whether the industry's future lies in its green credentials or conventional brown attributes, asking what drives value in today's market.
CHOOSING YOUR PRIORITIES
Lawyer Roberta Lepre, Sustainable Enterprise Association Malta founder, talks to Vanessa Macdonald about sustainable enterprise and the importance of having a purpose rather than making profits.
From grey to green, can Malta flourish?
Project Green, a seven-year initiative with a budget of €700 million, aims to create a greener and more liveable country for Malta. In an interview with Steve Ellul, Project Green CEO, he discusses with Giselle Borg Olivier what he would like to see from the project and how he plans to achieve these goals.
Building for the common good
With a significant increase in population and commercial activity in the past decade, there are concerns about the potential harm to the built environment. Ray De Micoli addresses the issue of balancing the demand for new construction projects in Malta with the responsibility to protect the environment and public safety.
Re-imagining Qormi valley
The New European Bauhaus Prize is a competition that encourages architects and designers to accomplish projects that are both sustainable and new. Recently, a group of young architects from AP Valletta (including Elena Bajada, Sergio Sammut, and Polyanna Galvao) submitted their proposal for the regeneration of Wied id-Sewda in Qormi. The project shows how urban regeneration transforms neglected areas into thriving, sustainable communities. Konrad Buhagiar and Erica Giusta write about their proposal.
Disaster strikes: Are we addressing the "elephant in the room" on a local level?
While the recent series of small earthquakes may have caused concern among locals in Malta, it's imperative to understand that not all earthquakes are linked, and not all small earthquakes lead to bigger ones. With a vast amount of misinformation circulating the islands in the wake of the Turkey and Syrian earthquakes, Dayna Camilleri Clarke spoke to Prof. Alex Torpiano, dean of the Faculty for the Built Environment at the University of Malta and executive president of Din l-Art Ħelwa to dispel the myths surrounding this hot topic.
COMPETING THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY
While many companies have some form of sustainable programs and initiatives throughout the year, many lack a more profound consideration of how sustainability can enhance a business model. So what does it take to transform sustainability into a competitive edge in today's business world? Lyndsey Grima asks.
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THERE’S MORE TO BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS THAN GREENWASHING
The world has had its wake-up moment regarding corporate greenwashing, says Richard Muscat Azzopardi, and the results are that most businesses still don't care about the environment. The idea of a sustainable business is far more attractive than the reality.
GREEN(ING) REAL ESTATE IS IMPERATIVE TO ACHIEVE CLIMATE NEUTRALITY
Moving towards a more sustainable society and urgent climate action have gained more and more traction in the past years. In addition to government policies and international agreements such as the EU Green Deal or the Paris climate accord, active commitments by private sector companies and greater scrutiny by shareholders, customers and civil society are increasingly driving this green transition. Dr Kathrin Kutlescha, a chemist and manager at EY Malta's Sustainability team, reports.
WHY SUSTAINABLE BUILDING IS CRUCIAL FOR TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE
In recent years, the battle has raged on two different fronts of climate change. The first controversy was whether climate change was happening, and the second was whether humans caused climate change. Even recently, some politicians (in the United States and Brazil) either dismissed the science as a hoax or quoted science that supported their point of view, even though they probably did not understand it, Alex Torpriano continues.
MALTA’S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE - A HOSTAGE TO PROGRESS OR PROFIT?
Lea Hogg met with the architect and heritage expert Edward Said to find out what should be done to preserve what remains of Malta's architectural identity.
BECOMING COMINO
A globally acclaimed architect, and the future of a rural Mediterranean island. Dayna Camilleri Clarke met with Hili Ventures to understand the new proposed Comino Hotel project's scale and what steps must be undertaken to bring this ambitious proposal to life.
SOMETHING’S BREWING
MONEY speaks to Ian Ritchie, founder of world-renowned Ian Ritchie Architects, on his latest project: Trident Park and The Brewhouse.