May 14, 2016

Malta’s oldest industry: Salt production

The practice of salt harvesting is also related to Malta’s history, and it may be Malta’s oldest industry. Some of the salt pans (‘Salini’) date back […]
May 9, 2016

Eliminating waste: The 3R’s at The Cliffs Interpretation Centre

The 3Rs of the Environment are remarkable ways to eradicate waste and protect the environment.  The Cliffs Interpretation Centre encourages a sustainable way of life based […]
April 9, 2016

Waiting for drops…of rainfall: The impacts of the driest year on record

This winter was the driest on record in a time span of 50 years. In the Maltese Islands, only 76.3mm of rainfall occurred from December to […]
April 4, 2016

Climate Change…and impetus for winter tourism in the Maltese Islands

Climate change is a highly contested phenomena, but it is still affecting our daily lives and the vital resources that we depend upon for continued existence. […]
April 1, 2016

77 years of the Radar at Dingli Cliffs 01/04/2016

Just 100m from The Cliffs Interpretation Centre is one major landmark that has characterised Dingli Cliffs for 77 years – The Radar. The Dingli Radar was […]
March 24, 2016

Restoring Maltese traditions at The Cliffs Interpretation Centre

Maltese customs and traditions are rooted firmly to history. The Cliffs Interpretation promotes traditional activities, whilst respecting current landusers and stakeholders. One such activity that has […]
March 20, 2016

Following the concept of Sustainability and the EU’s Nature Laws at The Cliffs Interpretation Centre

Conserving natural heritage and biodiversity at the European level is maintained by the EU’s Habitats Directive (Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC), which focuses on the protection of habitats […]
March 16, 2016

The Cliffs Centre: Green construction and building

The building which houses The Cliffs Interpretation Centre had been a derelict 1960s building built during British rule as a TACAN. The Habitats Directive identifies the […]
March 13, 2016

The Cliffs: Eco-friendly education and tourism products

Education is a key element of The Cliffs Interpretation Centre’s sense of responsibility; using wild produce without damaging the source, the Centre is an arena for […]