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...

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.

Coping with Climate Anxiety: Learning Methods for Mental Health for Young People
Interested in Climate anxiety? Do you work with young people? This one day free training may be of interest.
As we come to the end of our Calm-ey project: Coping with Climate Anxiety: Learning Methods for Mental Health for Young People, we will present the results of the project and hold a training programme at our Green Resource Centre in Floriana this June.

Communications & Fundraising Coordinator (Ref: 2025-10)
Deadline for Application: 13 June 2025 Expected Starting Date: As soon as possible Location: Based in Floriana, Malta (Hybrid working model) Contract type: 1 year definite contract with the possibility for extension. Hours: 35-40 hrs/week (decision will be made following discussion with selected candidate). The position is for a full-time employee to join the team, and priority will be given to individuals willing to be on an employment contract. The Role: Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is involved in various projects and campaigns which require support with their communications and events organising. The Communications and Fundraising Coordinator will be...

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.

Zero Waste Europe Holds Inspiring Annual Meeting in Montenegro
The Zero Waste Campaign Coordinator for Friends of the Earth Malta attended this year’s Zero Waste Europe annual meeting in Montenegro this month. About 60 people from all over Europe and one from the United States/Canada chapter of GAIA gathered to discuss the programs being put in place to reduce waste going to landfills and incinerators.

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.

Friends of the Earth Europe – Food, Agriculture & Biodiversity meeting in Valencia
From the 12th to 15th May, members of our European network gathered in Valencia for the annual Food, Agriculture & Biodiversity (FAB) meeting, hosted by our partners at Amigas de la Tierra.

Malta’s Transport Future: Spotlight on Micromobility
Monday 16 September marked the start of European Mobility Week (EMW) – the European Commission’s yearly awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility. However, we observed complete radio silence from our government, when the urgency to promote sustainable mobility in Malta has never been greater.

Host a European Solidarity Corps Volunteer
Do you have a spare room or flatlet?
Host a European Solidarity Corps Volunteer! We are looking for welcoming people who can offer accommodation for our incoming ESC Volunteers.