During her very short stay in Malta while campaigning in favour of the Gaza-bound Conscience vessel.

“I think it is madness in a time of environmental and climate emergencies to build more luxury establishments,” said Thunberg. “What we need is a system that prioritises people and our wellbeing above profits. Keeping the green spaces is one simple and very concrete way of doing it.”

During her brief time in Malta, Thunberg claimed that the Manoel Island construction plan is a step in the wrong direction for the quality of life and the future of the island.

“We are honoured to have had the opportunity to meet Greta Thunberg while she was in Malta and had a chat with her about Manoel Island and our campaign. Of course, the people of Malta do not need Greta to tell them that we need green open spaces where we live, but as a modern icon of environmentalism and social justice, it does not come as a surprise that her views on the necessity of public open green spaces mirror ours,” said Manoel Island: Post Għalina.

It went on to say “We encourage the public to sign the petition calling for Manoel Island to be turned into a public park – small actions carried out by the masses can have lasting impacts on our lives. 14,000 Maltese residents have already signed, and we have just over a week to go.”