Earth Garden Festival attendees strongly encouraged to donate to Friends of the Earth Malta. Friends of the Earth Malta is very excited and honoured to have been chosen as the official Earth Garden NGO partner this year! The Earth Garden Festival 2022 offer free admission this year because of their 15-year anniversary. Instead, they strongly encourage attendees to donate to Friends of the Earth Malta upon entrance at the Ta’Qali Venue ! FoE Malta’s volunteers will be setting up a stall at the entrance of the festival in order to collect donations which will contribute to our Comino Sustainability Centre...
FoEM’s Feedback on Malta’s Energy Shift
Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is thankful for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Grand Harbour Revival Plan, and are encouraged to see a number of important considerations already discussed in the plan, such as concerns around gentrification, the importance of climate resilient design, and the necessity of securing public access to the waterfront and proposed park. We believe the plan can do more to protect and bring back nature into this urban and industrial landscape, and can be an opportunity to provide safe, direct and attractive connectivity for walking, cycling and public transport through this key node in Malta’s transport network and urban area.
Watch Nature Unfold Live: A Rare Barn Swallow Nesting
Friends of the Earth Malta is excited to announce a special collaboration with BirdLife Malta, bringing nature enthusiasts, families, and curious minds closer to wildlife through a live YouTube stream of a Barn Swallow nest. The Barn Swallow is a familiar sight during migration in Malta, but it is relatively uncommon for these birds to stop and nest on the islands. This makes the current nesting event a unique opportunity to observe a remarkable chapter in the life cycle of one of Europe’s most recognisable migratory birds. Since the live stream began, viewers have already witnessed some extraordinary moments. From...
How much of your life are you wasting in traffic?
After weeks of discussions on transport proposals in the run up to the elections, the potential of cycling was hugely overlooked. Today is World Bicycle Day, a celebration of a smart, healthy and fast way of getting around. Malta could take inspiration from existing infrastructure to rethink its approach to transport. Malta’s average commute is just 6 km, which provides a lot of opportunity for cycling. For example, using an (e-)bike could halve the time wasted in traffic, taking just 20 minutes. Cities across Europe which invested in safe cycling infrastructure have seen less congestion, cleaner air, healthier communities and...
Discovering Comino’s Hidden Wildlife through Citizen Science
Many people visiting Comino only experience its busiest and most touristic areas, often unaware of the rich biodiversity found across the island’s fragile habitats. Yet Comino is home to a surprising variety of wildlife, from bats and hedgehogs to reptiles, pollinators, seabirds, and native plants that thrive within its unique ecosystem. Over the past months, as part of Kamp Kemmuna activities supported through the National STEM Community Fund of Xjenza Malta, Friends of the Earth Malta has been carrying out biodiversity monitoring and citizen science activities around Il-Forn ta’ Kemmuna (the Old Bakery in Comino). The aim is not only...
European Youths care about Deregulation
Last week, two members of Friends of the Earth Malta and Young Friends of the Earth Malta travelled to Strasbourg, home of the European Parliament, for a conference on deregulation organised by Young Friends of the Earth Europe and Milieudefensie Jong – the Dutch Young Friends of the Earth. Members of environmental organisations from twelve European countries, totalling forty-eight people, gathered at a central hostel in the French city for three days to talk about what is this European tendency, and why it should matter to all of us. What is happening within European institutions There is an undeniable trend...
Zero Waste Europe met at Ljubljana, Slovenia
Our Zero Waste Campaigner, Beth Fiteni, recently attended an international gathering of Zero Waste Europe in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Representatives of numerous organizations working to reduce waste in Europe gathered to discuss projects in their own countries and policies that could help improve the system of waste reduction, collection, and treatment in European countries. She also attended a meeting of Miza – the Mission Zero Academy (MiZA), which discussed the status of Zero Waste Certified cities in Europe. It is the world’s first certification programme aimed at accelerating Europe’s transition to zero waste at the local level. There are 20 Certified...
Young Friends of the Earth Malta has some Tourist Tips for a Tired Island!
The Maltese islands are a hot spot for a Mediterranean vacation 😎⛵ The tourism industry brings opportunities and economic benefits in the archipelago, but the pressure on society and the environment is increasingly noticeable. In 2024 alone, Malta recorded a record 3.56 million tourists – 19.5% more than the year before 📈 This rapid growth has to spark a deeper conversation about sustainability and responsible travel. Young Friends of the Earth Malta gathered a few simple tips on how to enjoy the islands while treating them with care 🌍 Do you know the real impact of your hotel? Some facilities...
Goodbye to our ESC Volunteer Paola!
“I arrived in Malta in April 2025 after a few years of travelling and short-term jobs. A year has gone by and I’m still here, and happy to be so. I started my ESC knowing very little about the work of NGOs: I brought with me my experience in visual comms and a general interest in sustainability. I discovered a whole universe of new things and a field I want to continue exploring. Being part of the communications team gave me an overview of what was happening within the NGO. Gaining a view on the processes has been incredibly interesting...