A major €9 million environmental initiative, Project E-CORE, has been launched to strengthen ecological resilience and sustainable visitor management across Malta's Natura 2000 network. The project is co-financed through European Union and national funds.
Project E-CORE (Environmental Connectivity for Optimised Resiliency and Ecosystem Management in Natura 2000 Sites) was launched by Minister Miriam Dalli and Minister Keith Azzopardi Tanti, alongside Ambjent Malta and the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA). The initiative focuses on habitat restoration, invasive species control, environmental monitoring, and wildlife conservation across various protected sites.
Minister Miriam Dalli stated that the launch marks the beginning of a significant long-term investment in conservation, ecological restoration, and environmental protection. Minister Keith Azzopardi Tanti added that the €9 million allocation of European funds will benefit and be enjoyed by Maltese and Gozitans.
The project will also introduce new educational and visitor facilities. These include transforming the former Marfa Radar Station into a Natura 2000 and Nocturnal Fauna Interpretation Centre, and developing a Buskett Water Heritage Trail. Enhanced visitor infrastructure, awareness campaigns, and training opportunities for conservation professionals will also be introduced.
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