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Youth Friends of the Earth Gathering in Budapest: Rebuilding a European Youth Community
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Youth Friends of the Earth Gathering in Budapest: Rebuilding a European Youth Community

A few weeks ago, Martina took part in the Young Friends of the Earth Europe (YFoEE) Gathering at the European Youth Centre in Budapest, Hungary. This event marked a turning point for the YFoEE network, which has been relatively inactive in recent years. Over four days, Young Friends of the Earth Members from across Europe came together to exchange ideas, strengthen their skills, and set the course for a renewed youth movement within Friends of the Earth, one that drives climate and environmental justice.

Supporting Young People with Climate Anxiety: From Overwhelm to Empowerment
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Supporting Young People with Climate Anxiety: From Overwhelm to Empowerment

In June 2025, a group of youth workers, mental health professionals, and environmental educators gathered in Friends of the Earth Malta Floriana office as part of the CALM-EY (Climate Anxiety Learning and Mental Health for European Youth) project. This training aimed to explore how professionals can better support young people experiencing climate anxiety, a growing emotional response to the ecological crisis.

Friends of the Earth Malta goes Plastic Free for the Month of July
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Friends of the Earth Malta goes Plastic Free for the Month of July

July is associated with plastic use reduction, and for this reason Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM), goes plastic free for the month of July. On this note, FoEM encourages people to reduce plastic use. Started in July 2011 by an Australian organisation, Plastic Free Foundation, the month of July has been determined as global Plastic Free Month. 

Another week of road violence: time to end Malta’s car-centric epidemic
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Another week of road violence: time to end Malta’s car-centric epidemic

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.

Pathetic Villa Rosa Local Plan Review fails to hide shameless Government attempt to line the pockets of Tal-Franċiż
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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 
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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
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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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