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Malta’s waste management crisis is a complex problem. Decades of overconsumption and a lack of political will to address the issue have led to a situation where the country is producing more waste than it can sustainably manage. The problem has been exacerbated in recent years by the country’s growing population, the tourism boom, and the “growth at all costs” mantra.
Read more about waste situation in Malta in our blog via the link below.
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Bike About: join our new training and improve your cycling skills!
Do you already know how to cycle but want to feel more confident and safer on the roads? Join our Bike About intermediate cycling training to improve your cycling skills in three sessions. Our experienced instructor Michelle from ‘Freedom is a Bicycle’ will teach you to ride more safely. You will learn about hand signals to indicate directions, positioning on the road, looking out and responding to dangerous situations and much more. The training will take place on 30 September, 7 and 14 October at 4pm in front of the FoEM Green Resource Centre in Floriana. Book your spot via the link below!
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We invite youth workers & educators to learn more about social permaculture. The training is thoughtfully tailored to equip youth workers and educators with the tools they need to empower and uplift the youth they work with. This training course is an opportunity to join a movement to transform the lives of young individuals and create a more sustainable future.
Donations will cover the cost of the food.
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Want to learn how to make a killer tortilla? Curious about the secrets of gazpacho and salmorejo? Discover the joys of vegetarian cooking with Martin Vieira. Dive into one of the best Mediterranean cuisines, and leave with recipes you can easily replicate at home.
This workshop will develop your vegetarian cooking options and will be followed by a dinner al fresco at our Floriana garden. Donations will cover the cost of the food. Registration required till 15 September.
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Every Thursday we are meeting at 5pm at our FOEM Green Resource Centre (Floriana). The Youth Hub is organised by Friends of the Earth Malta in collaboration with Generation (Change?).
The Youth Hub has been running for over a year and it provides youths with the opportunity to create their own space, have fun and engage with environmental and social themes through critical thinking and healthy debate – all towards civic participation. Join us and hang out with peers while learning more about environment, society and any topics that interest you!
This activity is funded by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ through the INVEST funding scheme
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First NASPLY project newsletter is out!
This year we launched the NASPLY project which aims to tackle environmental issues and increase social inclusion through the holistic permaculture approach.
If you are a youth worker, young person, educator or interested in learning more, we invite you to subscribe to the NASPLY newsletter to receive the latest news about the project, interesting facts about permaculture and how to include its principles in your everyday life. This newsletter will only be sent once every 6 months.
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Plant of the month — Maltese Salt Tree (MT: Xebb)
The Maltese Salt Tree is a relict species from the Ice Ages. This protected and endemic plant is a true cliffhanger of limestone cliffs and highly adapted to harsh drought, high salinity and extreme vertical surfaces with very little to hold on to. Definitely deserves much greater appreciation!
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We discussed the potential of renewable energy cooperatives (RECs); community-led and not-for-profit initiatives to get involved in the production, selling, sharing or storing of renewable energy, as well as energy efficiency projects.
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This year we are setting up 'Bee a Changemaker' stand at Science In The City 2023 - Changemakers Edition. Visit our stand and say hi to us on 29 September from 6 to 9 pm in Valletta!
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FOEM is supporting a broad European civil society alliance to push for EU member states to leave the ECT. This international treaty allows fossil fuel companies to sue states in private arbitration courts if they enact new laws on climate protection.
Read more about the situation via 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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