Blog – Friends Of the Earth Malta

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Youth Friends of the Earth Gathering in Budapest: Rebuilding a European Youth Community

A few weeks ago, Martina took part in the Young Friends of the Earth Europe (YFoEE) Gathering at the European Youth Centre in Budapest, Hungary. This event marked a turning point for the YFoEE network, which has been relatively inactive in recent years. Over four days, Young Friends of the Earth Members from across Europe came together to exchange ideas, strengthen their skills, and set the course for a renewed youth movement within Friends of the Earth, one that drives climate and environmental justice.

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Gathering local insights on food waste

In partnership with several organizations in Cyprus and Portugal, Friends of the Earth Malta is carrying out a project called Food Connect to help address the large amounts of food waste that occurs especially in the commercial sector here in Malta. Specifically, the project is helping to bring about an app through which food can be shared between donors, individuals, and organizational receivers such as soup kitchens and food banks.

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Kamp Kemmuna 2025: A Weekend of Nature, Learning, and Collective Imagination

On the 12th and 13th of July, the historic Old Bakery of Comino came to life as over 25 young participants gathered for the first ever Kamp Kemmuna organised by Friends of the Earth Malta. This was a two-day off-grid experience that blended nature, activism, and collective dreaming.

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Seasonal Recipe: Wild Velvet – Purslane Pesto on Sweet Potato

Today's harvested ingredient: purslane! Purslane is one of the few wild greens that remain vibrant and edible throughout the hot summer drought, when most other greens have withered. It’s often mistaken for a weed, but it's one of the most nutritious wild plants around, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and perfect for summer cooking.

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The Journey of the Green Resource Centre: A Reflection of our Past and Vision for the Future

As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) wishes to pay tribute to its headquarters, the Julian Manduca Green Resource Centre, and to the collective efforts that went into restoring the space and transforming it into a thriving hub for community and environmental action.

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Goodbye to our Campaigning ESC: Leonor, from Portugal

Leonor recently closed her 10-months ESC Program as a Campaigning Volunteer in Friends of the Earth Malta. Here's how she describes her experience.

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Supporting Young People with Climate Anxiety: From Overwhelm to Empowerment

In June 2025, a group of youth workers, mental health professionals, and environmental educators gathered in Friends of the Earth Malta Floriana office as part of the CALM-EY (Climate Anxiety Learning and Mental Health for European Youth) project. This training aimed to explore how professionals can better support young people experiencing climate anxiety, a growing emotional response to the ecological crisis.

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Join the Focus Group for a Malta free from food waste

Would you like to contribute to food waste solutions? Friends of the Earth Malta will be hosting an online focus group for a food waste project entitled FoodConnect.

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Open Call: Beach Box items

We are setting up a Shared Beach Box on Comino, with the aim to reduce single-use plastic waste and promote sharing over buying.

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Erbgħin Sena Għall-Ambjent: Celebrating 40 Years of Environmental Success Stories

On Friday, 20th June 2025, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) officially launched its 40th Anniversary celebrations with an electrifying gig at the Green Resource Centre in Floriana. The event paid tribute to four decades of environmental activism, grassroots organising, and a steadfast commitment to environmental and social justice, all rooted in the organisation’s community-driven origins.

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