About Us
Ambjent Malta — Protecting Malta's Natural Capital
About Us
About Ambjent Malta
Setup in 2018, Ambjent Malta Department is responsible for the preservation and enhancement of Malta’s natural capital and biodiversity in rural, urban, coastal and marine landscapes. Ambjent Malta is responsible for implementing green infrastructure projects and habitat restoration measures for maintaining and restoring natural areas and protected sites, including zones forming part of the Natura 2000 network.
Together with other public entities and non-governmental organisations with a vested interest in Malta’s natural capital, Ambjent Malta implemented numerous environmental projects including installation of green walls in urban areas, removal of invasive and non-native plants, planting of over 60,000 indigenous species all over the Islands, landscaping projects, and management of protected areas.
Ambjent Malta is also implementing schemes to increase Malta’s tree cover and promote environmental awareness including the 34U sponsorship scheme and planting of an indigenous tree or shrub for every birth.
Our Mission
- ✓Protect and enhance Malta’s natural capital
- ✓Conserve and ameliorate Malta’s biodiversity
- ✓Improve ecosystem functioning and provision of services vital for society’s well-being
- ✓Implement plans, policies and programmes of the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA)
- ✓Manage protected areas including terrestrial and marine Natura 2000 sites
- ✓Provide green recreational facilities to the general public
- ✓Disseminate environmental awareness
Organisation Structure
Ambjent Malta is a government department within the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness. The top management structure of the Public Service contains five levels: those of the Principal Permanent Secretary, Permanent Secretaries, Directors General/Chief Information Officers, Directors and Assistant Directors. Below is the organisation structure of our department.
