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.
Category: Climate Change
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FoEM responds to the inclusion of the Melita TransGas pipeline as a European Project of Common Interest
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...
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Taking action and making connections for a Fossil Free Europe!
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...
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Send a letter to the Minister: Climate Justice Now!
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...
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Open call and opportunity for teachers and educators
FoEM’s Food, Agriculture & Biodiversity team has been busy getting students moving while reflecting on their own natural environment. As part of a European project “Get Active – Bound Around” three interactive and educational online games were created to focus on different environmental realities both locally and around the world. These are readily available on...
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Throwback to Ċine’Ambjent Film Festival
February started with one of our most beloved events – Ċine’Ambjent Environmental Film Festival. It was the second time we hosted the event, and this year the main topic was climate-induced migration. Climate change is causing 20 million people to be forced out of their homes or country every year, and the chosen films have...
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13 500 objections against “Comino village” proposal
Public floods planning authority with over 13 500 objections against monstrous “Comino village” development proposal Plans to create a complex of villas disfiguring Santa Marija Bay on the island of Comino as part of the proposed Comino Hotel redevelopment have received strong opposition from the public after a call to action from environmental groups. The...
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Ċine’Ambjent the Environmental Film Festival is back
Friends of the Earth Malta condemns the illegal roadworks at the iconic Blue Lagoon in Comino. This has become a worrying trend
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Save Bees & Farmers petition presented to EU parliament
Friends of the Earth Malta condemns the illegal roadworks at the iconic Blue Lagoon in Comino. This has become a worrying trend