This was the only scenario that scored positively on By 2020, the Maltese environment will be providing an improved quality of life, which will result in improved well-being, increased appreciation of Malta's natural and cultural environment, and a strong sense of pride in Malta's environment. Malta will have effectively addressed its main environmental problems, implementing its national, EU and international environmental responsibilities and achieving economic prosperity and well-being for its people in a sustainable and environmentally-responsible manner. Malta will be well on its way to implementing its longterm vision of transforming itself into a low-carbon, zero-waste society by 2050. environmental. The prefered scenario is described