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Category: Blog
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Our feedback on Malta’s Social Climate Plan
The jagged cliffs of the island are home to the Yelkouan shearwaters (Puffinus Yelkouan, MT: Garnija). This species of seabird is a regional endemic, breeding only in the Mediterranean basin. Almost 10% of the total population nests on the Maltese Islands, of which around 150-220 pairs are estimated on Kemmuna.
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Community Assembly at Manoel Island
On Saturday 24 May, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) organised a Community Assembly at Manoel Island as part of our “SOS Project – Save our Shores: Stop Wealthy Polluters”. This project highlights the issue of pollution and the appropriation of public coastal spaces by private interests and maritime industries that primarily serve the luxury sectors with significant environmental and social consequences.
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Yelkouan shearwaters – Kemmuna’s best kept secret
The jagged cliffs of the island are home to the Yelkouan shearwaters (Puffinus Yelkouan, MT: Garnija). This species of seabird is a regional endemic, breeding only in the Mediterranean basin. Almost 10% of the total population nests on the Maltese Islands, of which around 150-220 pairs are estimated on Kemmuna.
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Object to the Destructive Żabbar–Smart City Bypass Before It’s Too Late
An €8 million bypass in Żabbar threatens farmland, trees and heritage zones. Object before 13 June to protect our environment and stop this unnecessary destruction.
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Coping with Climate Anxiety: Learning Methods for Mental Health for Young People
Interested in Climate anxiety? Do you work with young people? This one day free training may be of interest.
As we come to the end of our Calm-ey project: Coping with Climate Anxiety: Learning Methods for Mental Health for Young People, we will present the results of the project and hold a training programme at our Green Resource Centre in Floriana this June.
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Zero Waste Europe Holds Inspiring Annual Meeting in Montenegro
The Zero Waste Campaign Coordinator for Friends of the Earth Malta attended this year’s Zero Waste Europe annual meeting in Montenegro this month. About 60 people from all over Europe and one from the United States/Canada chapter of GAIA gathered to discuss the programs being put in place to reduce waste going to landfills and incinerators.
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Save Barumbara
We are seeking the public’s support to appeal against the approval of PA/1640/20, which involves the relocation of a historic rural watchtower to make way for an unnecessary new road.
We need the public’s help to cover the expenses needed to pursue this legal battle to challenge the Planning Authority’s decision.
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Friends of the Earth Europe – Food, Agriculture & Biodiversity meeting in Valencia
From the 12th to 15th May, members of our European network gathered in Valencia for the annual Food, Agriculture & Biodiversity (FAB) meeting, hosted by our partners at Amigas de la Tierra.
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Host a European Solidarity Corps Volunteer
Do you have a spare room or flatlet?
Host a European Solidarity Corps Volunteer! We are looking for welcoming people who can offer accommodation for our incoming ESC Volunteers.