PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND PUBLIC CLEANLINESS World Environment Day celebrated with students at Wied Inċita

To mark World Environment Day, the Ministry for the Environment, Energy, and Public Cleanliness hosted a special event for Year 3 students from Qormi Primary School at Wied Inċita, Ħ'Attard.

The event aimed to provide students with a meaningful opportunity to connect with nature while learning in an engaging way about this year's theme – plastic pollution.

Held in the recently inaugurated 20,000 square meter green space that has been restored as a public area by Ambjent Malta, the event featured a range of activities and games organised by entities and directorates within the Ministry, including Saving Our Blue, the Sustainable Development Directorate, Circular Economy Malta, Environment and Resources Authority, Project Green, Ambjent Malta and WasteServ. Students had the opportunity to meet Xummiemu, the renowned environmental mascot.

Students also took part in a kite-making workshop, where they crafted and flew their own kites using recycled paper in the designated kite-flying area. To celebrate the day, the children also presented crafts made from recycled materials, reinforcing the value of sustainability and creative reuse.

To conclude the day, the children had the chance to plant flowers in the open space, symbolising their role in environmental efforts. A commemorative tree was also planted – an inspiring reminder that each of us has the power to make a positive impact.

Minister for the Environment, Energy, and Public Cleanliness, Miriam Dalli, said, “Events like these reflect the dedication of numerous organisations and individuals committed to protecting our environment. World Environment Day is a significant occasion for our Ministry – an opportunity to celebrate the progress made, whilst also acknowledging the important work that still needs to be done. I encourage the public to make full use of our open spaces and enjoy them together with their loved ones I also strongly advocate for learning sessions outside, and I fully support initiatives that allow children to discover and appreciate the natural beauty of our parks and gardens across our islands."

The public is also encouraged to follow the Sostenibilità social media channels for more activities and information about the open spaces.