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Maggie Borg (14 January 1952 – 3 August 2004) was a Maltese activist for environmental and social rights.
Her main objectives were the promotion of recycling and clean energy in Malta and the Mediterranean countries, and the preservation of nature in rural areas.Borg, Maggie, "Have we really gone insane?". The Sunday Times (Malta), 11 June 2000, p. 8 She worked with other Maltese activists such as Julian Manduca. The Maltese rock band Dripht dedicated their album Global Warning to both environmentalists.
She lived in Naxxar and Mosta before moving to Zebbug. She continued her education as a mature student at the University of Malta where she earned a master's degree in Sociology & Environmental Studies in 1993. She developed a course in environmental studies for the secondary school curriculum and started teaching senior classes at San Anton School. Her approach to teaching was appreciated by pupils and parents alike.Pisani, Louis, "Appreciation, Maggie Borg". The Times (Malta), 6 August 2004, p. 37.Tanti Burlo, Elena, "Maggie Borg". The Sunday Times (Malta), 8 August 2004, p. 62. Quoting Malta Independent columnist Daphne Caruana Galizia: "Her methods were considered unorthodox until her pupils began scoring 1s and 2s in their MATSEC exams."Caruana Galizia, Daphne (2 November 2008), "Fine, upstanding, handsome and intelligent – that's right, we're not talking about Saviour Balzan" (reply to comment "Maryanne says", 3 November 2008). Daphne Caruana Galizia's Notebook [3]
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