‘Right To The Environment’ Must Become Fundamental Human Right, PN Advocates
The Nationalist Party wants to introduce the “right to the environment'” as a fundamental human right in the constitution.
“The PN believes that our country has never witnessed environmental disasters and decisions taken against the public interest like in recent years, despite many promises and propaganda that occasionally something will be done in favour of the environment,” the PN said in a statement.
The party said more responsibility needs to be taken be when ordering decisions that involve the preservation or destruction of nature, and that up until now, the government has made all the decisions concerning this issue.
After consulting with various environmental organisations, the PN party plans to move a bill to amend the constitution to introduce the right to the environment.
This would bring about a radical change – nature as a whole or even partly protected would mean a lot on the island that seems to face environmental destruction on a weekly basis.
The PN stated that by pursuing this objective, it is reaffirming its dedication to improving people’s quality of life, safeguarding the environment, preserving land, and promoting government accountability and responsibility.
In 2008, Ecuador was the first, and still the only country to ensure the legal rights of nature in its constitution.
With the significant increase in urbanisation in Malta, many are showing their disappointment in the country and the government – in fact, last week’s protest saw thousands clearly expressing their anger and opinions.
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