Gozo, the eco-island

The eco-island vision foresees a sustainable, and therefore, a secure future for the island of Gozo. It is a vision rooted in the island’s potential and the capabilities of its people.
Eco-Gozo is Government’s declared objective for the island – one of the seven strategic targets set for the country in the ambitious ‘Vision 2015 for the Maltese Islands’. This target is
clearly set in the Prime Minister’s declaration that Government ‘will transform Gozo into an ecological island, a model of sustainable development’.
Long-term success for the island of Gozo can only be assured if the island embarks on the path of sustainable development – that is, development and progress taking place in Gozo, needs  not
only benefecial from economic perspective but also from the environmental and social viewpoints. The success of Gozo’s economic growth needs to be measured in the long-term.
At the same time we must ensure that our focus remains on real progress rather than mere economic advancement, thus, while achieving results on the re-focusing of Gozo’s economy, we need to
increase our support for a healthy, inclusive society, protection and proper management of our environment, the preservation of our cultural heritage and the strengthening of our island
identity.
Eco-Gozo is a vision for an island to become ever more beautiful, inspiring, welcoming, thriving, inclusive and successful. A healthy and successful place to live in, in equilibrium with the
environment. This is essentially what eco-island will strive to achieve.