Greenhouse gas emissions and removals in land and forests

The 2025 national emissions and removals inventory report shows that Malta’s LULUCF sector is a negligible source of net emissions. In 2023, this sector was the lowest contributor to the total national GHG emissions, at .

Malta’s small land area and limited woodland cover may hinder its efforts to achieve the LULUCF target. Given Malta’s small size, the LULUCF estimations are sensitive to any small land use changes or methodological changes.

Malta seeks to enhance LULUCF removals by implementing afforestation projects, hence increasing the area . The potential for afforestation is limited by Malta’s geography, , and also the increasing land demand for settlements. Further LULUCF removals may be encouraged by promoting urban greening, the restoration of key habitats and sustainable agricultural practices.