In the Media
8.04.2008 - Gozo agro-environmental project launched
Heritage Malta and the Gaia Foundation have signed an agreement for the implementation of an agro-environment and landscaping plan at the Ġgantija Temples in Xagħra Gozo. [Read More]
8.04.2008 - PM's wife lends a hand in beach cleaning event
Kate Gonzi, the prime minister's wife, lent a hand today in a beach cleaning activity at Golden Bay organized by the Richmond Foundation as part of activities marking its 15th anniversary. [Read More]
14.03.2008 - Positive reactions to new Cabinet
The make-up of the new Cabinet, sworn in on Wednesday, has been largely welcomed by constituted bodies and NGOs. [Read More]
3.03.2008 - Blame it on the EU and BirdLife but never on yourself
The Maltese authorities repeatedly refer to the final EU negotiating document dated September 22, 2002 where the EU noted (nota bene: not agreed) Malta's insistence that they will allow the hunting and trapping of turtle dove and quail in spring. [Read More]
14.09.2007 - Planningspeak
Newspeak was coined by George Orwell in his novel Nineteen Eighty Four to refer to the redefinition of words that would help the regime suppress opposition and freedom of speech. Orwell understood that manipulation of language can be a key to control. [Read More]
06.10.2007 - Gaia condemns ranger shooting
The Gaia Foundation condemned the incident that took place in Mellieha earlier this week when Birdlife ranger Ray Vella was hit in the face by shotgun pellets. [Read More]
05.10.2007 - MEPA revokes Ramla permit
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority board yesterday unanimously revoked the permit for the contentious Ramla l-Hamra development in a sitting which the developers' lawyer described as "orchestrated". [Read More]
06.09.2007 - 'Anarchy' on the beaches
The Gaia Foundation has appealed to the authorities to take firm action to stop what it said was the "anarchy" taking place at three of the islands' most popular and protected sandy beaches - Ghajn Tuffieha, Ramla and San Blas. [Read More]
30.06.2007 - EU starts investigating Ramla l-Ħamra permit
The EU has formally started investigating Mepa’s decision to allow the construction of villas at Ramla l-Ħamra, as “there are grounds that there may be a breach of European environmental directives”. [Read More]
21.06.2007 - Ramla l-Ħamra development: ‘Threat to long-term employment’
Alternattiva Demokratika said the proposed development at Ramla l-Ħamra posed a danger not only to the traditional character associated with Gozo but also to long-term employment in the tourism sector there. [Read More]
21.06.2007 - Ramla Permit - Government 'will not interfere'
The government said yesterday it did not believe it should interfere in the issue regarding the granting of a permit for the development of a tourist complex on the site of the Ulysses Lodge at Ramla l-Ħamra in Gozo. [Read More]
20.06.2007 - NGOs call for permit to be revoked
Din l-Art Ħelwa and Gaia Foundation have questioned Mepa's decision to issue a permit to redevelop Ulysses Lodge in Ramla Bay, and called for its revocation. [Read More]
20.06.2007 - Ramla Permit - Auditor questions impact study waiver
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority's Audit Officer, Joe Falzon, had criticised the procedure that led to the waiver of an environment impact assessment for the controversial Ramla l-Ħamra project, which was recently given the go-ahead by the Mepa board. [Read More]
19.06.2007 - NGOs to stage protest over Ramla permit
Environmental NGOs are urging people to take to the streets on Monday in protest against the Malta Environment and Planning Authority's approval of a tourist complex at Ramla l-Ħamra in Gozo. [Read More]
14.06.2007 - Mepa under fire for boycott of FAA
A number of environmental organisations, including the Church Environment Commission, have criticised the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (Mepa) for its decision to boycott the environmental organisation Flimkien ghall-Ambjent Ahjar (FAA). [Read More]
17.12.2006 - Peaceboat's maiden voyage to Malta
The Peaceboat, which is a non-government and non-profit organisation dedicated to promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment has, over the last few years, organised a series of global voyages on board the cruise liner Topaz, in order to forward its aims. [Read More]
09.11.2006 - Indigenous plants and organic food at Gaia open weekend
The Gaia Foundation, which strives to protect Malta's environment and promote sustainable living, will kick off the new season with a double event this Saturday and Sunday, an open weekend being held at The Elysium Environment Visitor Centre at Għajn Tuffieħa. [Read More]
20.07.2006 - Protection of Għajn Tuffieħa and Ramla
As part of its coastal management work, The Gaia Foundation has recently installed new information signs in the protected areas of Għajn Tuffieħa and Ramla Bay, Gozo.
The signs inform visitors about the nature trails and the dune systems where plants need to remain undisturbed. Other boards contain the site regulations, prohibiting off-roading, camping, open fires and littering. [Read More]
