Civil society perspectives on green jobs in sustainable energy: The case of European Malta

Briguglio, Michael; Brown, Maria

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“…(7) Briguglio (2022) supports the introduction of green leaders but suggests that these should be mainstreamed at various levels of governance and not just by the top echelons of the public service but even in other departments, agencies, schools, and organisations. This should be done to permeate sustainability initiatives such as procurement, education for sustainable development, and policymaking.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Political Evolution of Sustainable Development in the Maltese Islands: A Thirty-Year Analysis (1992-2022)

Cassar

2024

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Sustainable development, a concept of critical importance, has seen increasing integration across various public domains, challenged by the interplay of multifaceted environmental, economic, and social factors under the influence of multi-level governance. This complexity is notably magnified in the context of Malta, a small island state with a dense population exceeding half a million within an area of merely 316 km² . The unique conditions of insularity, vulnerability, and the imperative for resilience render the Maltese islands an exemplary case study for examining the dynamics driving sustainable development amidst pressures of burgeoning population growth. This study aims to delineate the historical evolution of sustainable development in Malta over three decades, marked by significant local and international events from 1992 to 2022. Employing a qualitative methodology, a thorough chronological analysis is conducted, leveraging a diverse array of sources including regulatory documents, electoral manifestos, and media coverage. These materials, rich in qualitative data, reflect the intricate interplay between local institutional developments and broader international influences, revealing key milestones and advancements in sustainable development. The findings underscore the critical need for enhanced political commitment towards sustainable development, advocating for a comprehensive approach that balances environmental, economic, and social considerations, alongside the promotion of collaborative efforts between governmental and non-governmental entities. This research contributes to the discourse on sustainable development governance within the Maltese context through two original frameworks: firstly, the classification of Malta's sustainable development governance into three phases, namely, initialisation (1992)(1993)(1994)(1995)(1996)(1997)(1998)(1999)(2000)(2001)(2002), focusing on foundational recognitions and entities; exploration (2003-2011), emphasizing political acknowledgment and initiatives; and development (2012-2022), prioritizing legislative actions and increased initiative engagement. Secondly, a tripartite model advocating for collaboration, transformation, and policy coherence is proposed. By examining the motivations and strategies of key actors in sustainable development governance, the study offers valuable insights for public policy, governance, and sustainable development, particularly within the context of small island states.

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confidence: 99%

The Political Evolution of Sustainable Development in the Maltese Islands: A Thirty-Year Analysis (1992-2022)

Cassar

2024

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“…The CE is defined as an alternative for the LE (Sulich 2018;Sulich and Zema 2018;Robaina et al 2020) because CE aims to balance economic activities by closing the loops and creating an ecological system (Boulding 1966;Ruiz-Real et al 2018;Sanguino et al 2020). The CE characteristics are often presented in contrast to the linear model of the LE (Table 1).…”

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“…The CE is also a solution for the environmental problems that expanded nowadays. The CE evolved from the linear economy (LE) often called brown economy (BE) which is an economic model based on the extensive combustion of fossil fuels (Briguglio and Brown 2019 ).…”

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The circular economy and the Green Jobs creation

Sulich

Sołoducho-Pelc

2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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The circular economy (CE) is a proposal for a new, more sustainable, and durable economy model. As a consequence, this pro-environmental economic model induces visible changes in the labor market which are Green Jobs (GJs). This paper is focused on the creation of Green Jobs in the CE. The GJs are most visible in the environmental goods and services sector (EGSS). This study aims to investigate EGSS among 28 European Union countries in the years 2009–2019. The adopted method was literature research complemented by the statistical analysis of secondary data from Eurostat in the linear regression method. Then, some Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their measure were used as main indicators reflecting changes in the labor market. Results are presented as a model indicating which of the SDGs can support CE and enhance a number of the Green Jobs. Presented results contribute to the science because combine factors influencing GJs creation in EGSS, in a CE perspective. This study underlines a lack of uniform methods for measuring and forecasting the effects of Green Jobs creation and indicates future research directions.

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“…The CE is also a solution for the environmental problems that expanded nowadays. The CE evolved from the Linear Economy (LE) often called Brown Economy (BE) which is an economic model based on extensive combustion of fossil fuels (Briguglio and Brown 2019).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Circular Economy and The Green Jobs Creation

Sulich

Sołoducho-Pelc

2021

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The Circular Economy (CE) is a proposal for new, more sustainable and durable economy model. As consequence, of this pro-environmental economic model induces visible changes on the labor market which are Green Jobs (GJ). This paper is focused on the creation of Green Jobs in the CE. The GJ are most visible in the Environmental Goods and Services Sector (EGSS). This study aims to investigate EGSS among 28 European Union countries in years 2009–2019. The adopted method was literature research complemented by the statistical analysis of secondary data from Eurostat in the linear regression method. Then, some Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their measure were used as main indicators reflecting changes on the labor market. Results are presented as a model indicating which of the SDGs can support CE and enhance number of the ‘Green Jobs’. Presented results contribute to the science, because combine factors influencing GJ creation in EGSS, in CE perspective. This study underlines a lack of uniform methods for measuring and forecasting the effects of green jobs creation and indicate future research directions.

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Civil society perspectives on green jobs in sustainable energy: The case of European Malta

Cited by 4 publications

References 21 publications

The Political Evolution of Sustainable Development in the Maltese Islands: A Thirty-Year Analysis (1992-2022)

The Political Evolution of Sustainable Development in the Maltese Islands: A Thirty-Year Analysis (1992-2022)

The circular economy and the Green Jobs creation

The Circular Economy and The Green Jobs Creation

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