Julian Manduca
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Julian Manduca was one of the foremost environmentalists in Malta
. He was part of the management team of an ethical trade organisation and consultant editor with liberal and pro-environment newspaper MaltaToday. He died suddenly on 18 May 2005 in Malta
.
A former Friends of the Earth Malta activist, Manduca never feared to express his concerns in a country where the urban sprawl has eaten away most of the natural terrain, criticising adverse political decisions that favoured building magnates rather than the silent countryside. Active with the Maltese Green Party Alternattiva Demokratika, in 1992 he chained himself with fourteen others at the gates of the Auberge de Castille
, the Maltese Premier's office, in protest against Malta's shameful electoral system due to its 16% threshold. Malta
remains the only European Union
country with only two parties represented in parliament.
Nicknamed Choppy, he was known for his commitment to the University of Malta
Film Club. He was married to German actress Irene Christ. In 2002, together with Christ, he co-founded the theatrical group Actinghouse Productions.
His loss was the second in a short spell amongst committed Maltese environmentalists, following the demise of Greenpeace activist Maggie Borg. Maltese rock band Dripht dedicated their album Global Warning to both environmentalists. His drive, honesty, openness and commitment have inspired many other Maltese
environmentalists to carry on the crusade against over development on the Maltese Islands.
In 2006 Malta Today
launched The Julian Manduca Award, for cultural, literary and environmental endeavours. These awards went to Friends of the Earth (Malta)
, Walter Micallef
and Karl Schembri
.
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
. He was part of the management team of an ethical trade organisation and consultant editor with liberal and pro-environment newspaper MaltaToday. He died suddenly on 18 May 2005 in Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
.
A former Friends of the Earth Malta activist, Manduca never feared to express his concerns in a country where the urban sprawl has eaten away most of the natural terrain, criticising adverse political decisions that favoured building magnates rather than the silent countryside. Active with the Maltese Green Party Alternattiva Demokratika, in 1992 he chained himself with fourteen others at the gates of the Auberge de Castille
Auberge de Castille
The Auberge de Castille is located within the city of Valletta and houses the office of the Prime Minister of Malta.-Order of St.John:When the Knights of St John built the city of Valletta they constructed an auberge or inn for each seven of their eight langues...
, the Maltese Premier's office, in protest against Malta's shameful electoral system due to its 16% threshold. Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
remains the only European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
country with only two parties represented in parliament.
Nicknamed Choppy, he was known for his commitment to the University of Malta
University of Malta
The University of Malta is the highest educational institution in Malta Europe and is one of the most respected universities in Europe. The University offers undergraduate Bachelor's Degrees, postgraduate Master's Degrees and postgraduate Doctorates .-History:The University of Malta was founded in...
Film Club. He was married to German actress Irene Christ. In 2002, together with Christ, he co-founded the theatrical group Actinghouse Productions.
His loss was the second in a short spell amongst committed Maltese environmentalists, following the demise of Greenpeace activist Maggie Borg. Maltese rock band Dripht dedicated their album Global Warning to both environmentalists. His drive, honesty, openness and commitment have inspired many other Maltese
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
environmentalists to carry on the crusade against over development on the Maltese Islands.
In 2006 Malta Today
Malta Today
MaltaToday is a twice-weekly English language newspaper published in Malta. Its first edition was published on 19 November, 1999, and started out as a Friday newspaper. Currently it is published on Wednesdays and Sundays.-History:...
launched The Julian Manduca Award, for cultural, literary and environmental endeavours. These awards went to Friends of the Earth (Malta)
Friends of the Earth (Malta)
-History:Moviment ghall-Ambjent, Friends of the Earth Malta, formerly ‘Zghazagh ghall-Ambjent’, has been active in the environmental field since 1985. The group was first set up as an umbrella organization for various youth and environmental groups, but soon developed into a committee of activists...
, Walter Micallef
Walter Micallef
Walter Micallef is a leading Maltese singer songwriter, born in the central Maltese town of Birkirkara. He has composed well over a hundred songs, nearly all in Maltese.-Childhood:...
and Karl Schembri
Karl Schembri
Karl Schembri is a Maltese writer and journalist. A sociology graduate from the University of Malta, he has written two novels, Taħt il-Kappa tax-Xemx in 2002 and Il-manifest tal-killer in 2006...
.