Għal Għawdex, an unprecedented coalition of Gozitan civil society, has presented its strategic 8-point plan for the island
‘Unprecedented’ coalition presents 8-point plan for Gozo
The coalition demands urgent action to safeguard Gozo’s future, and has called on the authorities to take immediate action.
Għal Għawdex and its plan focus on development policies in Gozo, and call for the fabric of Gozitan society, and the built and natural environment to be respected.
“We are not being dramatic, but this needs to stop”, Gozo Regional Council President Samuel Azzopardi told Bonġu.
“It doesn’t mean we are against any development, we are all in favour of sustainable development for Gozo”, Azzopardi clarified.
Għal Għawdex includes the Gozo based environmental NGOs Din L-Art Ħelwa Għawdex, Għawdix and Wirt Għawdex representing the voice of all environmentalists in Gozo.
The coalition also includes the Gozo Business Chamber representing industry and commerce; the Gozo Tourism Association representing the tourism industry in Gozo; the Kunsill Reġjonali Għawdex representing all the mayors and communities of the 14 local council areas in Gozo; and the Gozo University Group representing Gozo’s tertiary educated youth.
The group has issued the following demands to the Government and the Planning Authority:
