VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has pledged further investment in renewable energy, including potential offshore solar projects, as Malta seeks to strengthen its energy security.

Addressing world leaders at the COP31 climate summit in Turkey Abela said Malta would continue investing in renewable energy and upgrading its electricity grid.

He also announced that Malta would advance its National Climate Resilience Plan in 2027, targeting 10 sectors considered vulnerable to climate change.

These include transport, healthcare, energy, food security and water, with each sector requiring specific measures tailored to its needs.

Abela highlighted the importance of exploring offshore renewable energy projects, including the potential installation of solar photovoltaic panels at sea.

The prime minister also reaffirmed Malta’s commitment to meeting the targets of the Paris Agreement and supporting international efforts to combat climate change.

He expressed solidarity with countries affected by rising sea levels, stressing that Malta would continue prioritising assistance to small island states facing similar geographical challenges.

Recalling Malta’s role in raising international awareness of climate change in 1988, Abela said the country had long recognised the issue as a common challenge for humanity.

He called for greater access to climate financing, particularly for vulnerable countries struggling to address the effects of climate change.

“Nearly 40 years later, I urge us to continue along this path at COP31, and to demonstrate that multilateralism is the most effective tool for combating this threat,” he said.

Abela concluded by urging world leaders to take collective action to protect current and future generations.

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Source: medNews