You can save the untouched Kalanka Bay - Friends of the Earth Malta
Friends of the Earth Malta have said that untouched Kalanka Bay will be given increased protection at law through public domain status.
“By signing the representation letter (www.foemalta.org/pd) the Planning Authority will have the area included in the list of sites to be voted on as public domain sites by Parliament. Kalanka, together with 23 other sites have been published by the Planning Authority for public consultation until 11 August. These proposals will then be forwarded with recommendations in an Annual Report to the Minister for Lands, to be considered by Parliament.”
“One of the most important aspects of this law is that it imposes a burden on the State to protect public domain sites for future generations, safeguarding them from environmental destruction.”
“Private property rights are not affected by the law, but owners may have to prove and clarify land ownership. This should hopefully clarify false claims of ownership and situations where public land is blocked abusively.”
“Unlike public land, areas designated as public domain will not be freely negotiable by the government. Many laws address heritage and preservation but this is the first time where the nature of the property is recognised by civil law itself. Friends of the Earth Malta believe that nature is for everyone to experience and enjoy. We all need nature in our lives. Experiencing vibrant nature is also crucial for everybody’s health and wellbeing. Regular time spent in nature is good for children’s development, and for fitness and our mental health.”
“As a necessary component of a good life, we believe that experiencing nature should be considered a fundamental right for everyone, regardless of our backgrounds. When nature thrives, we thrive. Friends of the Earth Malta is encouraging citizens to send submissions to the Planning Authority using the simple form which can be found at: www.foemalta.org/pd”
|minijietna against further development in Delimara
The left-wing think-tank Żminijietna has appealed to the Planning Authority to reject a development application for the reconstruction of a dilapidated hotel, into an “ecological boutique hotel” with luxury suites, a bar and restaurant, and public beach facilities, in the area of Delimara, known as Kalanka.
“The entire strip in Delimara from the area known as ta’ Taħt il-fortizza to Xrobb l-Għagin should be free from development, as the entire area is ecologically sensitive and outside the development zone, and also, to compensate for the loss of public land due to the generation of electricity in that region,” stated Żminijietna - Voice of the Left.