“This year taught me that caring deeply about a problem is only the beginning. The harder question is how we choose where to put our limited resources to actually change it, and what relationships we build along the way.” I’ve reached the end of my time at Friends of the Earth Malta. I’m sad that...
On Monday, 24 August, Friends of the Earth Malta organised an awareness-raising event, in collaboration with MTA and the Blue Flag Programme for beaches, for the 1st Qormi Scout Group at Golden Bay (Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa). The event aimed to introduce young participants to marine pollution, raise awareness on the importance of protecting Malta’s coastal and...
ĊINEAMBJENT 2026 IS BACK – AND WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Want to get involved behind the scenes of this year’s edition of Friends of the Earth Malta’s Environmental Film Festival? We’re looking for volunteers to help us with ĊineAmbjent 2026 on any of the dates between 15th and 18th October, across various locations in Malta and...
On the 3rd of July, Friends of the Earth Malta organised an evening nature trip to Comino from Gozo. The activity was supported by MTA and was organised in conjunction with Għajnsielem Local Council and Wave of Change. The nature walk celebrated the island’s unique biodiversity while highlighting the importance of protecting its fragile ecosystems....
The sixth episode of the FoEM Podcast is out! 🎙 Our Zero Waste Campaigner Beth Fiteni sits down with Lisa Grech, Owner and Managing Director of The Definitive(ly) Good Guide Co. Ltd., to discuss EcoCook Malta and the growing importance of sustainability in the hospitality sector. Lisa shares her experience of introducing EcoCook, the first...
During Refugee Week, Friends of the Earth Malta organised a special community event in its community garden in Floriana, titled “Flavours Without Borders”. The evening brought together more than thirty participants from diverse backgrounds to share a warm and convivial moment of culture, exchange and solidarity through food. The event took the form of a...
“The United Nations has warned recently that El Niño is likely to return within months, bringing another wave of extreme weather across the world. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is now an 80% chance that El Niño conditions will develop before September 2026, rising to 90% before the end of the year.”...
‘Pre-Sustainability: The Ethics of Creation’ is our next workshop and will be led by art and architecture writer Ann Dingli, who has been writing for Valletta Contemporary since the gallery’s opening. Her workshop will discuss the role of writing within wider cultural debate, and its enduring role as a critical tool. The workshop will take...
The Blue Rock-thrush, known locally as Merill, is Malta’s iconic national bird, frequently seen gracing the rugged cliffs and valley walls of the Maltese Islands. Standing approximately 20cm tall, these striking birds are easily identified: males boast a vibrant blue body with dark wings, while females present a subtle mottled grey-brown. You’ll probably first notice...
