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.
COP29: Opening Pandora’s Box for people and the planet
“The supposed ‘COP of climate finance’ has turned into the ‘COP of false solutions. The terrible deal on finance destroys the notion of historical responsibility of the rich big polluting countries and pushes private debt creating finance. Global North countries are no longer obligated to provide finance to the Global South as enshrined in the Paris Agreement. COP29 also put a final nail in the coffin, opening the door to the global carbon market and the disastrous impacts for communities and ecosystems. We have seen the impacts of these schemes: land grabs, Indigenous Peoples rights and human rights violations and more.”
Have Your Say: Shaping the Future of Comino with PRO-COAST
Friends of the Earth Malta is conducting a survey on behalf of PRO-COAST, a research project to gather your insights about your experience visiting the island of Comino!
How Azerbaijan’s Leadership Cast a Shadow Over COP29
“The supposed ‘COP of climate finance’ has turned into the ‘COP of false solutions. The terrible deal on finance destroys the notion of historical responsibility of the rich big polluting countries and pushes private debt creating finance. Global North countries are no longer obligated to provide finance to the Global South as enshrined in the Paris Agreement. COP29 also put a final nail in the coffin, opening the door to the global carbon market and the disastrous impacts for communities and ecosystems. We have seen the impacts of these schemes: land grabs, Indigenous Peoples rights and human rights violations and more.”
NASPLY Project Successfully Empowers Youth and Strengthens Social Permaculture Across Europe
The key outcomes of the NASPLY Project: Youth Empowerment, Training and Resources, Community Impact, and Collaborative Success
European Week for Waste Reduction: How Friends of the Earth Malta is Championing the Cause
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!
Why do people use micromobility?
Find out why Sergio moves around on rollerblades, Jonathan takes his kids to school by cargo bike, and Nazlican goes to work with an e-kick scooter. Let’s celebrate the multiple benefits of micromobility
Why do people use micromobility?
Find out why Sergio moves around on rollerblades, Jonathan takes his kids to school by cargo bike, and Nazlican goes to work with an e-kick scooter. Let’s celebrate the multiple benefits of micromobility
End of year thank you Gathering 2024
We are delighted to invite you to our End of Year Gathering on Wednesday, December 4th, at 17:30. This event is our way of thanking everyone who has supported us throughout the year and welcoming new friends as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary with exciting initiatives ahead. Venue: Friends of the Earth Green Resource Centre Address: Xatt ic-Cangatura, Floriana. Find us at the Green Resource Centre in Floriana, here. Join us for a complimentary welcome drink and nibbles provided by Friends of the Earth Malta followed by a short presentation. Our Director, Martin Galea De Giovanni, will share insights into...
What’s the Climate COP and why do we call for it to go Fossil Free?
Climate change is here, and its effects are already felt around the world. Over the past year, we have witnessed the hottest months on record. COP stands for the Conference of the Parties, which is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).