The government-appointed Climate Action board started meeting today but the representative of environmental groups stayed away, observing a boycott over the government's hunting policies. The law that created the board was approved unanimously by Parliament and came into force today. The board groups representatives from every ministry and the MCESD and is tasked with monitoring Malta's efforts to fulfill its obligations under the UN convention on climate change. It also advises government on the implementation of the Climate Change Act. At the start of the year, six environmental groups said they were boycotting the board following a legal notice linked to hunting abroad, which they deemed to be contradictory to government's commitment to address climate change issues. Environment Minister Leo Brincat this morning said green groups had missed the opportunity. "I respect their decision but they have an open invitation to nominate someone." Mr Brincat said the place reserved for environmental organizations would remain vacant, adding he did not feel it was right for him to pick and choose a representative. "I was approached by individuals and other green organizations outside...
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