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The ecoGozo Regional Development Directorate was established by the Ministry for Gozo in 2009 as the local, sustainable development strategy for the island of Gozo. The ecoGozo concept has developed into a set of tangible actions that span the pillars of sustainable development – economy, environment, society and culture and identity. EcoGozo’s Mission Statement sets out the aims and objectives behind this initiative, namely: “To be the benchmark example of local government achieving an increasingly sustainable society through committed grassroots involvement by the Gozitan community. Our goal is to protect the Gozitan lifestyle, its environment, resources, culture and identity and to ensure that all these play a significant part in presenting a warm and vibrant community that attracts more visitors and investors to the island”. In line with these goals, ecoGozo has been collaborating with other directorates within the Ministry and many other stakeholders to spearhead major environmental projects and initiatives in water conservation, renewable energy, biodiversity and agriculture.