Deputy Prime Minister Discusses Blue Lagoon Rehabilitation With Environmental NGOs

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg, met with environmental NGOs at Comino as part of ongoing consultations on the long-term ecological rehabilitation of the Blue Lagoon.

Dr Borg met with volunteers from Friends of the Earth Malta, BirdLife Malta, and Din l-Art Ħelwa to learn more about their initiatives protecting the island’s biodiversity and cultural heritage. The discussions form part of a broader effort by the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), Team Blue Lagoon, and Mizzi Studio to develop proposals for sustainable management of this Natura 2000 site, which will soon be opened for public consultation.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg said,“Over the years, Comino was allowed to be degraded by a system prioritising short-term profit over good governance. With all stakeholders working together, we can protect this gem of an island. With the right measures, the Blue Lagoon can become a model of sustainable stewardship, safeguarding nature while enhancing the visitor experience for tourists and locals,” said Friends of the Earth director Martin Galea de Giovanni.

Dr Borg also met with MTA’s Team Blue Lagoon, acknowledging contributions from the Ministry for Gozo and Planning, Transport Malta, ERA, the Police, LESA, and the Civil Protection Department. He was accompanied by Carlo Micallef (MTA CEO), Aldo Pace (Team Blue Lagoon Director), and Jonathan Mizzi (Mizzi Studio Director).

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