Ministry for resources and rural affairs - Malta
vafd.gov.mt/home
The ministry works on wate management, agriculture, veterinary, afforestation, resources, fisheries, works and services.
Subject(s): Agricultural Biodiversity; Forest Biodiversity; Marine and Coastal Biodiversity; Climate Change and Biodiversity; Health & Biodiversity; Tourism and Biodiversity
National Clearing-House Mechanism - Malta
www.mepa.org.mt
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) is the national agency responsible for land use planning and environmental regulation in Malta. Established under the mandate of the Environment Protection Act (2001) and the Development Planning Act (1992) of the Laws of Malta, MEPA is also responsible for the implementation of around 200 Directives, Decisions and Regulations under the EU Environmental Acquis.
In addition, MEPA acts as the national focal point under a number of international environmental conventions and multilateral agreements, including the Aarhus Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters. The Authority employs over 420 personnel from a wide range of backgrounds to help solve and shape our country's environmental and land-use issues.
Subject(s): Clearing-House Mechanism
