A year after the farmers’ protests across Europe, farmers in Malta have once again raised their voices to highlight the mounting challenges they face. Today, farmers grapple with declining populations, urbanization, climate change, and economic pressures that threaten the sustainability of local agriculture. Notably, agricultural land in Malta is under severe pressure.
Exploring Climate Emotions: Understanding and Naming Our Connection to the Environment
The EIB Climate Survey made the headlines earlier in November and it was quite a reality check (if anyone still needs one) with very worrying results showing that over 80% of Maltese fear they will be forced to move due to climate change while 99% recognise it is important for their country to adapt to these challenges. Climate anxiety is on the rise and many feel that not enough is being done. To address this rising trend Friends of the Earth Malta partnered up with environmental and mental health NGOs from Estonia, Germany and Denmark on the EU funded project CALM-EY: Coping with Climate Anxiety: Learning Methods for Mental Health for European Youth (2023-2025).
Updates from the CALM-EY project
The EIB Climate Survey made the headlines earlier in November and it was quite a reality check (if anyone still needs one) with very worrying results showing that over 80% of Maltese fear they will be forced to move due to climate change while 99% recognise it is important for their country to adapt to these challenges. Climate anxiety is on the rise and many feel that not enough is being done. To address this rising trend Friends of the Earth Malta partnered up with environmental and mental health NGOs from Estonia, Germany and Denmark on the EU funded project CALM-EY: Coping with Climate Anxiety: Learning Methods for Mental Health for European Youth (2023-2025).
Open Letter: Conserving the night sky of Dwejra, Gozo
Dwejra is a dark sky haven treasured by scientists and the general public alike. Light pollution at the site is threatening its ecosystem, and hampers the efforts of students and scientists to study our Universe. Together with a number of other signatories, we are publishing this open letter to the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Gozo and Planning demanding that all lights remain switched off after sunset, such that Dwejra remains dark all night long.
World Wildlife Day – Celebrating the world of Reptiles and Amphibians
On occasion of World Wildlife Day on 3rd March we would like to celebrate the world of reptiles and amphibians – two groups of animals which are highly misunderstood and often underappreciated.
Breakfast Workshop Brings Bus Instructors and Micromobility Users Together for Safer Roads
Last Thursday, we came together for a Turkish cooking session. We prepared our dishes, played games, and finally tasted the delicious food we made!
Where does Malta rank on Food Waste?
As an NGO, Friends of the Earth Malta is a pioneer for change relating to waste management and initiating the implementation of long-term action plans to tackle waste issues.
Renewable Energy Communities in Malta? ‘People Power Up’ Report launched by Friends of the Earth Malta
Friends of the Earth Malta launched a new report ‘People Power Up - Renewable Energy Communities in Malta’, focused on community energy. Renewable energy communities are community organisations in which households and families, but also SMEs and local authorities, can co-own and implement renewable energy projects.
Open Call for Contributions: Research Materials on Comino and its historic buildings
For the past couple of years, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) has been working on ‘Il-Forn ta’ Kemmuna’. This initiative aims to restore the historic bakery, situated close to the Santa Maria Bay and that once sustained the community of Comino, and transform it into an environmental education centre.
Finance Officer (Ref:2025-07)
Deadline for Application: 07 March 2025 Location: Based in Floriana, Malta. Contract type: 1-year definite contract with the possibility of extension. This is a full-time position, but we are open to discussing flexible working hours. About the Role Friends of the Earth Malta (FoE Malta) is engaged in a variety of projects supporting its environmental campaigns. We are seeking a Finance Officer to assist the Finance Manager in managing project grants, overseeing the organisation’s operational budget, and handling financial matters. The Finance Officer will report directly to the Finance Manager. Key Responsibilities Assist in the financial administration of project grants and...