Investing in the Multi-Functionality of Green Infrastructure (GI) – An Information Document to support GI Thinking in Malta
Green infrastructure (GI) constitutes the strategically planned network of green (land) and blue (water) spaces in natural/semi-natural, rural and urban settings. The term GI is a description of the collective value of these spaces with other environmental features designed to deliver a wide range of ecosystem services such as air purification, reduction in floods and excess heat, noise and pollution mitigation, as well as climate regulation. GI provides multiple ecological, social, health and economic benefits through nature-based solutions which may be less expensive in the long term than investing in grey infrastructure to tackle complex challenges such as climate change, whilst at the same time supporting aspects of environmental protection.
Within this context, this Information Document to support GI Thinking in Malta aims to provide a concise and informative account of the concept of GI. It is intended to help promote and motivate additional initiatives at various levels to integrate the consideration of GI and thereby help reap multiple benefits, whilst maintaining initiatives in line with relevant and applicable national environmental and spatial planning laws.
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Documents
Intent and Objectives – Consultation Brief​
Intent and Objectives ​– Public Consultation Submissions & Responses
Draft Document – Consultation Brief​​
Draft Document – Public Consultation Submissions & Responses​​
