Today, 130 civil society organizations from more than 40 countries have launched a statement calling on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to end finance to all fossil fuels, including gas. The EBRD is currently preparing a new Energy Sector Strategy 2024-2028, which is expected to be published by the end of the...
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,...
As part of our climate campaign, we have been working on a report compiling information about Malta’s energy system and its climate impacts, the proposed Melita TransGas pipeline, and a vision for a future without fossil fuels. The report was compiled and written by Dr Suzanne Maas (Climate Campaign Coordinator at Friends of the Earth Malta)...
In May, we organised a screening of the documentary ‘We the Power’ and a discussion on Community Energy together with the Marsaskala Residents Network, at Jacob’s Brew cafe in Marsakala. We were joined by Victor Fiorini from the Malta Co-operative Federation, alongside residents from Marsaskala and other interested citizens for a discussion on the prospects...
Congratulations to our teachers who have completed the Climate Early Teacher training and become Climate Change Ambassadors for their schools! During the project, we had 5 trainings with school teachers. In the first session, we discussed Climate Change and responsibility followed by a painting activity about appreciating our beautiful earth! The painting activity is part...
The Bike About project seeks to increase the use of bicycles as part of our NGO work, to promote cycling and bicycle use amongst our volunteers, youth group and community, and to teach people the skill of cycling and bicycle repair. Why promote cycling in Malta? Cycling is one of the main modes of transport...
During a symbolic action this morning outside the Malta Developers’ Association (MDA) offices, activists highlighted how politicians, authorities and developers are burying our country under unbridled construction.
In the picture, you can see Suzanne Maas standing in front of Delimara in the south of Malta, where the power station is currently fuelled by imported LNG, and where the gas pipeline is planned to arrive. Dr Suzanne Maas, Climate Campaign Coordinator at FoEM, commented in response to the consultation on the application of Article 24...
A small town outside of Zagreb, Samobor in Croatia, was the destination for over 20 European climate & gas campaigners from the Friends of the Earth Europe network. Our Climate Campaign Coordinator Suzanne Maas was there to join the annual Fossil Free Network Gathering, to discuss with colleagues from across Europe how to get our...
In this interconnected world, we have the power to be part of change. Your signature is indispensable to make climate justice resounding to local policymakers. Let our voice be heard, let us show the future we want for our planet and for the people- a thriving future for everyone. All this can start with your...
