A committee made up of experts tasked with drawing up an action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions was already operational, the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs said yesterday.

Reacting to comments by Leo Brincat, the MLP spokesman for the environment, the ministry said the committee of experts features representatives from various ministries, authorities, the University of Malta, Enemalta, the private sector, environmental NGOs as well as an expert in environmental law.

Mr Brincat said the committee was "not enough for the Labour Party". This, he explained, was because the recommendations put forward by the committee would not commit the government to enacting a law on climate change. He also called for engagement with stakeholders.

The ministry said that public opinion would be sought and discussions would be extended to involve all interested parties. The ministry did not exclude that it would consider other methods through which debate on such a relevant theme would be ensured.

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