Findings from Malta's DETOCS Eisenhower Matrix Analysis

ACRONYM

OPPORTUNITY

EnO6

Transitioning towards better waste separation, higher recycling rates and lower energy consumption to treat the generated waste in the hospitality sector.

LO4                    

Maximise the appropriate implementation of existing building regulations that promote sustainability.

LO8

Introduction of timeframes for hotels and tourist establishment to reach more efficient energy performance levels by specified deadlines.

LO6      

Strengthening the requirements, application, and quality control of the EPC process is crucial to ensure its role in fostering sustainable, energy-efficient practices in the industry. This is addressed through independent control systems performed by the Building and Construction Authority.

EcO5   

Conducting a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) of the tourism industry could provide valuable insights into the economic feasibility and potential impacts of decarbonisation efforts and can be viewed as an opportunity to inform and refine policy and decision- making.

EnO5

Confront the high-waste nature of the tourism industry, seeking strategies to reduce waste generation and promote recycling and other sustainable practices, essential for the sector's decarbonisation.

ACRONYM

WEAKNESS

SW2

The high population density in relation to available resources and infrastructure could pose a challenge to decarbonisation efforts within the tourism sector and may lead to decreased quality of life for residents, triggering potential resistance to sustainable tourism initiatives.

PW2                  

Synchronisation of policies falling under the responsibility of different ministries and authorities is not always evident and effective. For example, increased bed capacity is supported, while no sufficient support is provided to shift to green energy to counterbalance the increase in tourists.

EnW4

Infrastructural bottlenecks such as traffic, sewage, power, water, and waste management could hinder the implementation of sustainable practices in the tourism sector.

PW3    

There is a noticeable gap in comprehensive data regarding Malta’s current standing in decarbonisation efforts, in terms of hotels and major contributors within the tourism sector. The absence of a defined baseline for Malta hinders the establishment of clear and measurable decarbonisation targets.

PW1    

Insufficient corporate support to accelerate the implementation of policy goals to reduce carbon emissions and to achieve decarbonisation.

EnW5

Lack of public transport options (eg. Some routes not served, frequency of bus serving the route) leads to increase the use of individual private or rented cars or taxis for tourists visiting the island contributing to increasing congestion and emissions