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May 2019
 
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Environmental Film Festival

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th MAY!
Friends of the Earth Malta is organising its first Environmental Film Festival—Ċine'Ambjent 2019 in Floriana 

Ċine’Ambjent is a non-profit film festival providing local communities with a wide range of new and thought-provoking environmental films over a 2-day program. The film festival will be showcasing short films from around the globe dealing with climate change, agriculture, plastic pollution, global inequalities, resilience and relationships people cultivate with the natural landscape.

 
 
 
 
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Join the Environmental League of Little Rock People Event

*A KID AND FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT*
SUNDAY 26th May from 16:00 to 18:00
All children between 4 and 14 are
invited to take part and join the league.  

As Little Rock People we have to remain united in the fight to stop climate change. Our planet is in grave danger and only a team of dedicated super heroes can save it.  Use of magic is allowed whilst fighting these climate change culprits. When becoming a member of ELLRP, one also becomes a superhero, dedicated to fighting the evil of our universe, protecting the public and all living beings on this planet, including the plants and plankton wanderers, ultimately battling to save the Earth before it is too late .

 
 
 
 
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The future of Europe - will you vote for it?

Will Europe take adequate climate action in the next 5 years? Will the controversial TTIP trade talks between the EU and US be resurrected? Will refugees and migrants be…

 
 
 
 
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Undeclared plans of Cold War facility underneath St. George’s Barracks revealed – NGOs request Emergency Conservation Order

Following the Planning Authority's approval of the db Group project in St. George's Bay last year, three local councils, several NGOs and residents came together to appeal the decision.

Now plans and evidence have come to light showing the existence of an underground Cold War bunker created to house a sub-station in the 1950s, and an engine room dating from the 1930s...

 
 
 
 
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FoE Malta presents green demands to MEP candidates

Friends of the Earth Malta has presented a series of demands to prospective Maltese candidates before the MEP election.

These demands are the outcome of the “Future of Europe Workshop” held earlier this month, where people of all ages and backgrounds came together to discuss and brainstorm issues and solutions related…

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Our First Crop Growing Workshop Series - What a Success!

As part of the Erasmus+ Growing Together project, Friends of the Earth Malta hosted a workshop series on Crop Growing that was held for 4 consecutive Saturdays in March 2019. The series was made up of 4 sessions with the aim of teaching a total of 15 youths, aged 13 to 30, how to up-cycle pallet wood to create raised beds, how to grow plants from seeds, how to take care of their crops and maintain a garden as well as how to create a compost heap. Each session had a theoretical introduction with the rest of the session mainly taught with a hands-on approach. All workshops where 3 hours long and all four sessions were held at our Green Resource Centre in Floriana. 

Click the link below to find out more about what we learnt and view the photos from each session!
 
 
 
 
 
Events
 
 

Sustainable Cooking Workshop with the Mediterranean Culinary Academy

As part of the Erasmus+ Growing Together project, Friends of the Earth Malta together with the Mediterranean Culinary Academy will be hosting a Sustainable Cooking Workshop on Saturday, 13th July from 10:00 – 13:00.

This cooking workshop can host up to 12 participants, aged 13 to 30 and you will learn how to cook with seasonal, local and homegrown ingredients. This is a vegan workshop.

You will learn how to make the perfect Summer Risotto with demi sec cherry tomatoes and Bidni olive oil. YUM!

 
 
 
 
 
 
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What's in Season - May

Ah Springtime in May - time to indulge in some homegrown broad beans ('ful' in Maltese) or also commonly known as fava beans. Broad beans are typically used to make pies, 'hobż biż żejt', salads or just eaten raw as a healthy snack. The season for 'ful' is quite short so try get your hands on some before they run out!
 
 
 
 
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Become A Supporter!

Last year was a successful year for Friends of the Earth Malta and this was mainly due to our very generous donors! We have updated our Supporter Tiers and rates for 2019 and are pleased to share them with all our followers...
 
 
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