Sustainable Development Act. Country/Territory Malta Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to mainstream sustainable development across the workings of government, to raise awareness of sustainable development issues and practices across society and to promote the adoption thereof. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Pollution control Institution Education Sustainable development Sustainable use Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The purpose of these provisions is to create a framework through which sustainable development is to be mainstreamed across Government. Within the context of the private sector and civil society, this Act seeks to enable the raising of awareness of the principles of sustainable development, such that these may be adopted on a voluntary basis. It provides for the establishment of a competent authority as well as for the Guardian of Future Generations (art. 8). Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Amended by Act No. I of 2019 – An Act to amend the Sustainable Development Act, Cap. 521. Legislation | Malta | 2019 Keyword: Public participation, Education, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX