Dingli Is Disappearing – Who Will Save It?

submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Eva Borg Busuttil, Kay Elizabeth Psaila, Lucia Caruana  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
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Dissemination description: Kay’s, Lucia’s and Eva’s article has been published and shared on the school's Facebook page that has 3.3K followers. We have also uploaded it on the school Website under the Ekoskola Activities Section. We have also printed it and put it up on the Ekoskola/YRE Noticeboard so that students can read it too. Moreover, contacts have been made with the TimesofMalta editor in the hope of having the article published on The Times (still awaiting a reply).
sustainable development goal(s): climate action, industry innovation and infrastructure, life on land, sustainable cities and communities
filed under Articles


Dingli is a beautiful place with fresh air, quiet countryside, and amazing cliffs. But lately, it is facing many problems. Too many new buildings and roads are being built, which destroy fields, wildlife habitats, and the natural countryside. More cars and buses are causing noise and air pollution, making the area less peaceful. Litter and even illegal construction waste are being left behind, harming animals and spoiling nature. Tourists sometimes walk in the wrong places, damaging plants and soil. Weak rules and poor enforcement make these problems worse.
To protect Dingli, we should limit construction, add more bins, remind visitors to stay on the paths, and encourage people to use buses instead of cars. Planting trees and enforcing environmental laws can help nature recover. If everyone works together, we can keep Dingli safe, clean, and beautiful for the future.