European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) is a vital annual initiative aimed at promoting sustainable resource and waste management practices - Learn how Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) participated in this year's events!
Author: Rachel Abdilla (Rachel Abdilla)
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International Dark Sky Week
European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) is a vital annual initiative aimed at promoting sustainable resource and waste management practices - Learn how Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) participated in this year's events!
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Ditch the Waste – Save Comino
Cruise liners, superyachts, and other large ships are causing serious environmental, social and health problems in the Mediterranean Sea. These vessels often burn heavy fuel oil (HFO) and other highly polluting fuels, causing air pollution, contributing to the climate crisis, and affecting the health of local communities. The SOS Project tackles these environmental and social impacts of Malta’s booming maritime industry.
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Let’s Reclaim Manoel Island for People and Nature – Sign the Petition Today!
Press statement in support of Żurrieq Farmers’ urgent call for the Lands Authority to revoke consent for Development on Tal-Bebbux agricultural land.
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Can you fit climate emotions in a tool box?
European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) is a vital annual initiative aimed at promoting sustainable resource and waste management practices - Learn how Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) participated in this year's events!
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Żurrieq farmers urgently call on Lands Authority to withdraw consent for development on agricultural land in Tal-Bebbux
Press statement in support of Żurrieq Farmers’ urgent call for the Lands Authority to revoke consent for Development on Tal-Bebbux agricultural land.
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Comino Project Manager (Ref:2025-08)
Deadline for Application: 24 April 2025 Location: Floriana / Comino – Malta Contract Type: 1 year contract with possibility of extension (25-30hrs – discussed with the chosen candidate) Â About Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is dedicated to environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and public engagement. As part of...
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Open Letter: Conserving the night sky of Dwejra, Gozo
Dwejra is a dark sky haven treasured by scientists and the general public alike. Light pollution at the site is threatening its ecosystem, and hampers the efforts of students and scientists to study our Universe. Together with a number of other signatories, we are publishing this open letter to the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Gozo and Planning demanding that all lights remain switched off after sunset, such that Dwejra remains dark all night long.
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Open Call for Contributions: Research Materials on Comino and its historic buildings
For the past couple of years, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) has been working on ‘Il-Forn ta’ Kemmuna’. This initiative aims to restore the historic bakery, situated close to the Santa Maria Bay and that once sustained the community of Comino, and transform it into an environmental education centre.Â