His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar ('HMGoG') has
recently released a 25-Year Environmental Plan ("the
Plan") setting out its ambitious goals and initiatives in
creating a greener, more sustainable, and low-carbon Gibraltar. In
doing so, HMGoG intends to focus on global environmental themes.
More particularly, the goals, as set out within the Plan, focus on
establishing robust environmental governance, preserving
Gibraltar's natural resources, and transitioning to a
resource-efficient, low-carbon economy. They aim to protect
citizens from environmental risks, promote sustainability, and
align economic growth with the Sustainable Development Goals and
the Climate Emergency.
HMGoG emphasises their key priorities to include, securing
investment for climate initiatives, the participation in mutually
beneficial international initiatives and the creation of a green
and efficient transport network. The aim being to tackle the
challenges presently posed by climate change