Prof. Simon MolesworthThe compatibility between business development and heritage and environment protection is to be the focus of a round table debate on Wednesday.
Leaders in both sectors will focus on the several issues surrounding business development and environment protection.
The event is organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa and the Malta Chamber of Commerce with the support of the Times of Malta. The debate will be held at the Sir Agostino Portelli Hall of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Republic Street at 5.30pm.
Taking part will be Prof. Simon Molesworth, executive chairman and founder president of the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO), who was invited by Din l-Art Ħelwa as part of its 50th anniversary outreach programme.
During his stay in Malta, between today and Friday, Prof. Molesworth will meet with environmental NGOs, academics and planners involved in environmental management and sustainable development.
Wednesday’s panel is made up of Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association president Tony Zahra, Malta Developers Association president Sandro Chetcuti and Ivan Cachia, who will speak for business development. Prof. Molesworth, Petra Caruana Dingli and Prof. Alan Deidun will speak for environment and heritage and the importance of their protection for sustainability.
Also on Wednesday, at 11am Prof. Molesworth will be presenting a public talk organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa entitled ‘Yesterday’s inheritance and today’s responsibility firmly focused on tomorrow’s benefit’. This will focus on heritage and environment management and balanced land use planning, two of the fundamental pillars underpinning a community’s future and wellbeing particularly in a densely populated area such as Malta.
The presentation will be at the University of Malta, Valletta Campus, in St Paul Street. As seating is limited, attendance is by invitation by e-mailing info@dinlarthelwa.org.
Prof. Molesworth, an Australian, specialised as a barrister in environmental, planning, heritage, natural resource and climate change law. He is a Certified Environmental Practitioner and a fellow of five professional institutes covering diverse disciplines including law, environmental management, planning and management.
The INTO brings together national trusts and heritage and environment organisations worldwide with combined memberships of more than seven million people and a support base across the world of many more.