In recent days, Malta has once again witnessed a disturbing wave of serious traffic accidents. Nowadays, these are no longer isolated events, but rather part of a recurring and deadly pattern rooted in a transport system that consistently prioritises private vehicles over the safety, health and wellbeing of the people. These are not mere “accidents” but avoidable tragedies, enabled by policy decisions and planning failures that place cars over human life.
Category: Environmental Education and Activism
Pathetic Villa Rosa Local Plan Review fails to hide shameless Government attempt to line the pockets of Tal-Franċiż
9 organisations strongly condemn the proposed Villa Rosa Local Plan review which is nothing more than a blueprint for large-scale overdevelopment disguised as a planning exercise. Beneath the usual buzzwords, the plan serves a single purpose: to facilitate massive increases in building heights and volumes for the private gain of developer Tal-Franċiż.
Remembering Julian Manduca: 20 years since the passing of Journalist, Environmentalist and Musician
Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is reflecting on 20 years since the passing of a core founding member, Julian Manduca. The NGO looks back with deep gratitude at the roots of the organisation, and to the people who shaped it. At the heart of its story stands Julian, a tireless activist, and a fearless voice for social and environmental justice in Malta.
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.
Press Release: Over 1700kg of waste collected on Comino in 6 hours
On Saturday, 17th May, Friends of the Earth Malta collaborated with Din L-Art Ħelwa and the Malta Environmental Foundation on a clean-up activity in the area surrounding the old bakery on Comino.
Together for Comino – Organisations seek public support to appeal the approval of hotel and villas in a nature reserve
Ten organisations are seeking the public’s support to appeal against the shameful approval of PA/04777/20, which involves the development of a 140-bed luxury hotel, 16 villas, and 44 swimming pools on Comino.
We believe that we have a strong legal basis to challenge the Planning Authority’s decision, but we need the public’s help to raise the €20,000 required to pursue this legal battle.
Students Explore Biodiversity and Sustainability During Pembroke School Environmental Outing
In March, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) welcomed a group of Geography students from Manchester University who spent a week in Malta studying climate change adaptation strategies and their implementation.
Youth Policy Academy – Engage, Connect, Empower
The aim of the project is to provide a platform for more inclusive democratic and civic youth engagement in decision-making by creating a structure to engage marginalised youth in intersectional cooperation for development of joint actions towards a socially just and ecologically fair future.
Let’s Reclaim Manoel Island for People and Nature – Sign the Petition Today!
Press statement in support of Żurrieq Farmers’ urgent call for the Lands Authority to revoke consent for Development on Tal-Bebbux agricultural land.
Can you fit climate emotions in a tool box?
European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) is a vital annual initiative aimed at promoting sustainable resource and waste management practices - Learn how Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) participated in this year's events!