During the Energy Globe Award ceremony the winning projects for Italy, Morocco, Tunisia and Malta were awarded the Energy Globe Award 2013. The ceremony was held in the Austrian Embassy in Rome in the presence of the Maltese Minister for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Leo Brincat.

During the event the Executive President of Nature Trust (Malta) was invited to make a short presentation on the implementation of the Xrobb L-Ghagin project and the future plans for this site as an ongoing project concerned with environmental and energy efficiency issues in Malta.

Mr Attard explained how the old abandoned Radio station was rehabilitated and transformed into a centre dedicated to education on sustainable development through renewable energy, biodiversity and open spaces for the public. He also described the next target for this site, that to set up a wildlife rehabilitation centre.

Professor Ing. Cyril Spiteri Staines and Architect & Civil Engineer Ruben Paul Borg, from the University of Malta were also present for the Award Ceremony. They had an active role in the rehabilitation of the centre and were responsible for the design of the Renewable Energy Sources, the Repair and Refurbishment Strategies, Energy Efficiency, Waste Reduction and Resource Conservation measures implemented in the Xrobb l-Ghagin project.

Minister Brincat was also invited to address the winners of the Energy Globe Award during the awards presentation where he spoke about the fundamental principles of sustainable development and the importance of a culture change to favour sustainability principles in society.

This year 161 countries participated in this award in all. During the e-world Environment day Energy Globe shall display all winning projects in the commercial divisions of the Austrian Embassies all around the world.

Energy Globe promotes projects which demonstrate the commitment of people and organisations towards the sustainable future of our planet by awarding them their prestigious award.

During the presentation of the award to Nature Trust (Malta), Energy Globe stated that:

“Raising environmental awareness is the key to a sustainable future. This year´s National Winner of the Energy Globe Award for Malta’s main subject is energy efficiency, focusing on specific themes such as energy sources, sustainable waste water treatment, reforestation and energetic footprint.

“The Sustainable Development Centre is a wonderful showcase how to solve our future problems: electricity from wind and solar, thermal insulation of the whole building, rain water and grey water use make the building self sufficient.

“The architecture makes it possible to have daylight in the rooms during winter time, while in summer all windows are shaded. More than 15000 trees were planted in order to foster the biodiversity for the island.

“More than 10000 visitors annually not only get an impression of future building technologies – nature trail in the park provide information about biodiversity and ecological topics. In total the Xrobb L-Ghagin Nature Park and Sustainability Centre offers the opportunity for all visitors to see, learn and experience how to reach our environmental goals and make our way into a sustainable future.

The Maltese delegation were accompanied by the Ambassador of Malta in Rome, HE . Charles Ingaunez.

Photo – Right to Left Malta Ambassador for Rome HE Charles Ingaunez. Nature Trust Malta President Vincent Attard, Minister Leo Brincat, Architect Ruben paul Borg and Prof Cyril Spiteri Staines.

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