Fighting for a Green Future : Renewable Energy and Climate Action in Malta with Sandra Gauci

In this episode of the Conversations on Climate Podcast, we sit down with Sandra Gauci, the leader of Malta's Green Party, to discuss the fight for a green future in the country.

 

With renewable energy and climate action at the forefront of the conversation, we delve into the challenges and opportunities facing Malta's transition to a sustainable economy. Sandra shares her insights on the electoral system, corruption, and the lack of long-term planning, and how the green movement is working to overcome these obstacles.

 

"People want short-term solutions, immediate solutions, something which they can do right here, right now..." "So the way I speak, the way I, project myself, is of somebody who actually cares..."

"I like challenges. I think that the importance of sticking to environmental issues, overarching everything else that we still fight for human rights. For equality? Yes. Why not? But I think the importance that climate change at the moment is the top priority, even on a European level. In the long term, it's the planet and us which would benefit from it."

 

We also explore the importance of youth engagement and the role of education in shaping a sustainable future. As a teacher by day and a Green Party leader for the rest of the time, Sandra is passionate about creating a better world for future generations.

Tune in to learn more about her vision for a green future and the steps Malta is taking to get there.

 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

 

00:03 Challenges faced in promoting the green movement

02:35 Working with young people for climate awareness

07:18 Concerns with Malta's energy practices and lack of investment in Renewables

09:43 Challenges faced by third parties in Malta's electoral system

14:22 Reclaim environmentalism for the working class

16:42 Working class faces the brunt of environmental challenges

20:31 Promoting green messaging for a sustainable ecosystem

22:48 Transitioning to renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future.

26:44 Malta's policy on artificial intelligence

28:40 Advocating for living income, pollution effects, and animal commissioner for a greener Europe.

33:04 Vote green for your future

35:14 Encouraging more women to get involved in politics and inspiring them as role models

 

REFERENCES:

Sandra's Blog: https://sandragauci.com/blog

Malta Times Article: https://bit.ly/4c4Qi7S

Green Party Website: https://adpd.mt

 

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