As part of its activities for workers’ day, Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party visited the ‘Smart Light Systems’ factory in Mosta Techopark, which produces energy-efficient LED light products. AD commended the company for being involved in sustainable methods of production.

Michael Briguglio, AD Chairperson and Spokesperson for Economy and Finance, said, “Together with other green parties, trade unions, experts and the United Nations, AD shares the vision of the Green New Deal, which aims to generate green jobs in areas such as education, IT, transport, tourism, waste management, agriculture and so forth.”

He continued, “this presents a win-win situation, where job creation and environmental protection are synthesised. Yet, like all other sectors of the economy, one must ensure that such new jobs are not precarious. Sociological research shows that trade unions and NGOs are conscious of the benefits of green jobs. Yet it remains to be seen whether more employers are ready to go for more sustainable investment and whether the government is ready to give more incentives beyond vague goals.”

Angele Deguara, AD Spokesperson for Social Policy, said, “as a Green Party, AD has been promoting green jobs for some time now since it acknowledges their benefits for the environment, the economy and consequently for society as a whole. When investment in green jobs is combined with decent conditions of work for employees, the project is even more commendible. We hope there will be more initiatives of the kind in the private sector and we urge the Government to create the right economic climate for such initiatives to materialise.”

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