Malta’s Social Climate Plan (SCP) is an important step towards addressing the social impacts of the green transition and energy poverty, and ensuring that low income and energy vulnerable households are not left behind. The plan includes significant investments in public social housing, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and community transport. Friends of the Earth Malta’s...
Do you have a knack for fixing things? Know your way around a sewing machine, a bicycle, a broken appliance, or a piece of furniture? Friends of the Earth Malta is looking for skilled volunteers to join our community Repair Café! Together with Valletta Contemporary, we’re bringing people together to repair, reuse and extend the...
On Monday, 24 August, Friends of the Earth Malta organised an awareness-raising event, in collaboration with MTA and the Blue Flag Programme for beaches, for the 1st Qormi Scout Group at Golden Bay (Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa). The event aimed to introduce young participants to marine pollution, raise awareness on the importance of protecting Malta’s coastal and...
Today, a number of organisations held a press conference in front of Parliament to call for the immediate withdrawal of the two shocking Bills presented by the Government last week. These Bills aim to amend the Development Planning Act and the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal Act.
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.
Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is thrilled to announce that its community garden has achieved a new national record: the tallest sunflower in Malta, reaching the height of 3.6 metres. This is a remarkable milestone that reflects not only the hard work of our team but also the power of sustainable, locally driven gardening.
We're seeking a passionate volunteer with a food handling licence to support our sustainable cooking workshops at Friends of the Earth Malta. Join us to promote eco-friendly, plant-based food!
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.
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.
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.
