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Institute for Environmental Studies
12, Sir Arthur Borton Str,
Mosta MST 1881
Malta

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Tel: (+356) 2143 1910
Fax: (+356) 2142 4137

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info@ies.edu.mt

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News and Notices	more

Upcoming courses in 2009 Following the successful response to our course "Native Trees of the Maltese Islands" held last March, the IES is holding an introductory course titled "Wildlife and Habitats of the Maltese Islands", which includes a field visit. This course will be held during the period 5 - 13 May 2009.




Courses	more

The IES offers a number of short courses related to the environmental sciences. Long-term degree/diploma courses are not available at present.

Research	more

The IES is committed to research on the environmental sciences, with a special focus on ecology and the natural sciences.

Past activities

Seminars for local fish farm operators and staff. The seminars included lectures on basic aspects of underwater marine life and habitats, fish farming and monitoring of fish farm activities.

Recent activities	more

Native Trees of the Maltese Islands During the period 9 - 11 March 2009 the IES organised a course on native trees and their habitats which consisted of three evening lectures and two field visits. Wildlife and Habitats of the Maltese Islands II - Intermediate Level This intermediate course on local flora, fauna and habitats was organised by the IES during the period 17 - 26 November 2008. Wildlife and Habitats of the Maltese Islands I This introductory course on local flora, fauna and habitats was organised by the IES during the period 18 - 27 June 2008. Introduction to EIA The IES organised a two-day course on 24 and 25 June 2008, as the first of a series of courses on environmental assessment. EIA and SEA: past, present and future The IES organised this two-day seminar on 8 and 9 April 2008 which was held at the Coastline Hotel. Siġar Indiġeni Maltin The IES organised an evening course during the period 11 - 13 February 2008. Due to the high demand for this course, it was repeated during the period 18 - 20 February 2008. EIA Review Training Seminar The IES and Sherwood Sustainability & Environmental Associates (UK) organised a one day seminar titled: ‘Environmental Impact Assessment, Review Training’. The seminar was held on 7 November 2007 at the Coastline Hotel and was repeated the following day on 8 November 2007. Training seminar for beach workers 29 October 2007 A half day seminar which was held in Maltese, comprised one of the activities that the MTA undertook as part of the process to designate two local inlets as blue flag beaches. Eco Diving Launch 3 August 2007 Eco Diving, a new concept for the local scene, was launched at the Coastline Hotel in the context of offering an innovative diving activity for those who wish to learn more about the Mediterranean marine environment. Basic Marine Biology I This course, which was held in May 2007 and repeated in September 2007, included lectures on various aspects of the marine environment, and field and laboratory sessions. Dwejra Tower Information Panels Information panels on the Marine Protected Area at the Dwejra Heritage Park in Gozo, were compiled, designed and sponsored by the IES for Nature Trust.



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