Cap. 643 Art. 8National adaptation strategy.

(1) The Minister shall, in consultation with any other

Minister competent to take cognizance of the matter, and in consultation with social partners, civil society, non-governmental organizations and the general public, prepare a national adaptation strategy, to contribute to:

(a) the prevention, avoidance and reduction of the adverse effects of climate change and to facilitate adaptation to climate change;

(b) the transparent monitoring of progress made by the Government in reducing vulnerability and enhancing resilience to the adverse impacts of climate change.

(2) The national adaptation strategy shall also include information on climate change in so far as it relates to Malta and on actual and projected impacts of climate change on Malta.