The Institute for Environmental Studies (IES) is a private academic organisation that offers educational programmes and undertakes research within the environmental sciences. Located in Malta, at the centre of the Mediterranean, the IES offers an ideal setting for persons seeking to acquire knowledge on aspects of the environment in a regional setting, or to collaborate in environmental research. Malta is the southernmost European country, and because of its strategic location between southern Europe and North Africa, it is easily accessible to countries that border the Mediterranean Sea and offers a central setting for the region.

The IES is certified as a Tuition Centre by the Ministry of Education (Malta) (Certificate No.: 14/2007).

Most of the educational programmes offered by the IES are related to aspects of the Mediterranean environment, and are offered as short courses. Therefore, the IES offers an opportunity for local and international participants to enhance their knowledge of the Mediterranean's environmental characteristics.

At the IES, you can learn about the Mediterranean's underwater habitats and marine life, or those that characterise the terrestrial and freshwater environment! Enjoy our exciting fieldwork sessions and acquire first-hand experience from our dedicated team of scientists in the laboratory and field. If you intend to spend your holidays in Malta, why not combine your vacation with a short course in natural history!

For the undergraduate or postgraduate student, we offer opportunities of further training in the environmental sciences. Take up a course in scientific diving or accompany our team in ongoing environmental research and monitoring programmes!

At the IES, we take pride in offering a range of courses, most of which have been specifically designed for a wide ranging audience that extends from lay people to persons having postgraduate qualifications.

 

 

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Upcoming courses in 2008

 

Following the successful response to our introductory course on local terrestrial flora, fauna and habitats held earlier this year, the IES is holding an intermediate course titled '"Wildlife and Habitats of the Maltese Islands II'.  This course will be held during the period 17 - 26 November 2008.

 

Courses

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

Research

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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

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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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