It is said that during the French blockade of Valletta, the French tried growing wheat on roofs so that they could be self-sufficient in case the siege was a long one. While today we do not need to grow our own food, roofs in cities like Valletta can host herbs and plants, attracting fauna to the city while reducing the heat impact in the underlying storeys. Similar sustainable ideas will be discussed today during Climathon – a global climate change event that will take place simultaneously in major cities around the world, including Valletta. The local theme will be on how to be best prepared for Green Valletta, 2018 Capital of Culture. The Climathon event in Malta will be a 12-hour marathon of presentations, discussions, workshops and proposals to reduce carbon emissions in Valletta. The French version of green roofs came about out of necessity, and in a similar fashion, sustainability is a necessity today, according to Darryl Grima, the general manager of Paragon Europe, organisers of the event in Malta. This event should serve as a platform for ideas about innovative solutions for greener initiatives – whether related to architecture, transport or business. Participants...
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