Introduction As the climate crisis intensifies and the window for corrective action narrows, the global community is becoming increasingly alert to the need for sustainable practices. From alarming rates of deforestation to rising sea levels, the urgency of the environmental issues we face cannot be overstated. One group that has been especially vocal and active...
Photo and text by Annalise Falzon This hardy native which grows virtually anywhere adds a touch of brightness to any drab landscape with its yellow flowers between September and November -a great pollinator plant especially for caterpillars of butterflies and moths. It is not the most popular of plants owing to its sticky leaves with...
Today, the discussion on the future of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) continues in EU negotiations. Friends of the Earth Malta is supporting a broad European civil society alliance to push for EU member states to leave the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). This international treaty allows fossil fuel companies to sue states in private arbitration...
On Monday 4 September, Friends of the Earth Malta organised an information session on Renewable Energy Communities together with the Malta Cooperative Federation, supported by REScoop.eu, the European federation for citizen energy cooperatives. ⠀ The event aimed to inform stakeholders from government entities about the potential of renewable energy cooperatives (RECs); community-led and not-for-profit initiatives...
Malta’s waste management crisis is a complex problem. Decades of overconsumption and a lack of political will to address the issue have led to a situation where the country is producing more waste than it can sustainably manage. The problem has been exacerbated in recent years by the country’s growing population, the tourism boom, and...
This very rare and protected Red Data Book plant is only to be found on sand dunes . The pink-white striped solitary flowers appear around summertime and with its dark green heart-shaped leaves may appear quite dainty and delicate but in effect it is very well adapted to growing in some of the harshest conditions.
Amidst a heatwave with temperatures above 40 °C for days, and debilitating power cuts across the Maltese Islands, the message that climate change is here, now, has – finally – sunk in. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the climate impacts that experts have been warning us about for years are already happening,...
We are excited to share the first impressions about our first Bike About Cycling Session organised together with Michelle Vella Wood from Freedom is a bicycle. The beginner cyclists who have participated are already pedaling with confidence and joy. We believe that cycling plays a crucial role in promoting a shift towards sustainable mobility. Cycling...
We are happy to share with you the opportunity to take part in one of the ULEX trainings for social movement impact and resilience. There are 5 spots at 3 trainings which are happening in September-Octover 2023. Choose what interests you at most and contact sabela@foemalta.org for more info and applying. Training 1. Regenerative Activism:...
In July our team spent 3 days at the beautiful Villa Psaigon having an exciting and productive time for our organization. With the participation of our staff and volunteers, we embarked on a journey to plan and outline the path to achieve our vision for the next two years. This meeting was an opportunity to...
