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2022 was a busy year for us at Friends of the Earth Malta! With your support we have had a very productive year, which has seen our team expanding rapidly which has enabled us to strengthen our ability to safeguard the local environment, to raise awareness about the global environmental issues and provide an opportunity for people to make real change in their local community. In doing so, we hope that a greater engagement with widespread local actions can produce global effects. .
Through our projects we have established various initiatives, including the Ucuh tar-raba exhibition which featured the images and stories of 10 Maltese farmers, captured by Darrin Zammit Lupi, and we organised a Climate Action Camp where a group of enthusiastic youth participants learnt about the links between climate change and migration.
Find out more...
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Good news! You're still in time to enter our giveaway. We've teamed up with TAPP Water Malta to giveaway one of their starter packs which includes an EcoPro tap attachment and 4 filters worth €99.
How do you enter?
🌱 Click the 'Win Now' button
🌱 Subscribe to our annual membership*
🌱 Click 'Donate Now'
Why support Friends of the Earth Malta? For as little as 10 euros a year your donation can help our NGO gain some independence! That means that you can support our efforts to make Malta, and the earth, a greener place to live. Click here to Meet the Team.
What is TAPP Water? In short, TAPP Water is one solution to get replace of all the plastic water bottles you have at home, with an easy to install tap water filtration system.
The winner will be announced on February 10th 2023.
*Only yearly donations will be considered as a valid entry, so make sure to tick 'make this a yearly donation', but any donation amount of 10 euros or above is eligible.
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Our beloved Environmental Film Festival, is making a come back in February 2023! 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. Climate change is causing 20 million people to be forced out of their home or country every year, so this time around the films chosen will delve into the theme of climate-induced migration
Registration is required so tap the button below.
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We are looking for a volunteer photographer who will support us with capturing images from our events and creating visual content to use on our website, newsletter (13,000+ members) and Facebook (17,000+ followers) & Instagram (2,200+ followers).
We see our perfect candidate as someone who has experience with photography and editing software, owns necessary photography equipment and is interested in environmental protection.
What we offer:
🔻Credits to the author for all the materials which leads to expanding professional network
🔻The opportunity to work with both international networks and grassroots volunteers. We are working in Malta, on an EU and global levels
🔻A hands-on experience of the work done by a small but energic team to drive change in mentalities, institutions and policies
For more details and application form, go to our website by clicking the button bellow, fill in the form, and we will reach you out as soon as possible!
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Hop into the garden on the 19th of February! This time around, we'll focus on climate resilient plants which aims to offer practical advice and hands-on experience for urban gardening. There will be water, snacks and teas/coffees for everyone - you're encouraged to bring along some food to share after the session.
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Tag along for our weekly Yeah Youth Hub! Together with Generation (Change?) every Thursday we're joined by a group of young people who hang out, relax, learn and play games together.
This month the topic is human rights! Join us at the end of the month for our veggie barbecue prepared by the youths, FoEM and Generation (Change?).
So pop by, learn more and enjoy the fun evenings surrounded by friends!
Click below to check out the calendar of events.
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Plant of the month - Common Reed
The Common Reed is well known for its use in phytoremediation water treatment and as a biomonitoring species as it has a high ability of absorbing extra carbon and nitrogen. Some scientists describe it as a super plant in its hardiness and ability to adapt to changing conditions. The Common Reed can grow around 2metres high, and this plant provides an extremely important habitat in Malta as a refuge for migrating and resident birds.
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Introduction to Permaculture among Maltese professionals
In November 2022 we hold four social permacultural trainings for professionals who work with vulnerable adults. We discussed the basis of permaculture, and started planning a permaculture space in the working centres of our participants which may include creative parts like vertical garden.
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Green Reads: Flora of the Maltese Islands
Would you like to be able to identify more local plants and when/where to spot them? Published in 2020 by one of Malta’s longstanding naturalist Alex Casha, this book is a labour of love which describes over 730 species and contains over 1,500 colour photographs as well as information about habitats, plant strategies and the various plant structures.
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Friends of the Earth Malta together with a number of eNGOs have sent out an open letter to the Prime Minister demanding that farmers rights to land is safeguarded, for their well being and social justice, and also for our common interest as a country especially in relation to food security issues.
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On January, 9th, three Maltes NGOs put up banners over gridlock traffic in Marsa and Msida to highlight the major shortcomings in transport infrastructure. The organisations are pushing to recognise the need of safer, more more inclusive, and sustainable transport.
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The joint project makes a contribution to digitalized learning of environmental protection among pupils of different age. There is a possibility for teachers and schools to try out the games - find more information through the link below.
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Every donation, no matter how small, is an invaluable contribution towards Friends of the Earth Malta's work.
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