A new government strategy published Saturday aims to reduce the consumption of carbon in residential buildings by 40 per cent and in non-residential by 36 per cent by the year 2050. The Long Term Renovation Strategy provides a number of schemes and plans for more energy-efficient use of buildings in Malta and to move towards the decarbonisation of the building stock. The strategy, which has been published for public consultation, was announced by environment minister Aaron Farrugia and parliamentary secretary for construction Chris Agius on Saturday at the Environment Ministry in Santa Venera. The Long Term Renovation Strategy is a strategic framework for the renovation of the building stock over a 30-year period, from 2020 to 2050. It works to ensure carbon emissions are reduced from buildings in line with the EU climate neutrality ambition set by the European Green Deal.