Why Is Malta So Concrete?
Why does Malta talk about sustainability while public space continues to be hardened with concrete and gravel? Campaigns promoting bees and biodiversity sound convincing, yet the reality of streets and parks often tells a different story. Grass disappears, trees are treated as a problem, and hard surfaces are seen as a low-risk solution that requires little care. This article does not look for culprits. Instead, it explains the logic behind these decisions—why greenery in Malta is often viewed as a risk, concrete as a safe option, and why this way of thinking is starting to fail in a hot Mediterranean climate.
