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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) expresses its serious concerns regarding the lack of participation for citizens and civil society in the draft and final National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) of Malta. These plans are an obligation on EU Member States to outline how they intend to address decarbonisation, energy efficiency, energy security and the internal energy market, as well as research, innovation and competitiveness in the energy sector, to meet the European Union 2030 targets for energy and climate. The deadline for governments to submit their final NECP is 30 June 2024, in just 9 days.
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Fourteen organisations are denouncing the failure to reform the law regulating planning appeals, something which was promised by the Prime Minister in May last year, but never materialised. Currently, developers may be allowed to start construction works covered by permits that are under appeal, leading to several cases of planning permits being revoked for buildings that are already completed. No action is then taken by the authorities to remove these illegalities.
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A renewable energy community is a group that is legally formed and operates based on voluntary participation. It is controlled by individuals or organizations who are located near renewable energy projects owned by the community. The members of this community can be individuals, small businesses, or local government bodies such as municipalities. The main goal of a renewable energy community is to benefit the environment, economy, and society in the areas where it operates, rather than focusing solely on making financial profits.
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Volunteering Opportunities
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Do you know all the social media trends and tricks? And is graphic design your passion? Look no further, this position might be for you!
We are looking for a Communications & Fundraising volunteer to join our communications team. This is part of the European Solidarity Corps (ERASMUS+/ESC) volunteering programme. The selected candidate would live in Malta for a period of 12 months, ideally starting from July/August 2024.
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Join us every Thursday this month for the Youth Hub from 5:00pm till 8:00pm. Our Youth Hub is your space to unwind, connect with others, and delve into topics related to ourselves and the planet – all while having fun, and enjoying music and games. Our space at Friends of the Earth Malta provides an inclusive environment for you to chill, learn and meet new people.
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The sand dune is one of the rarest and most threatened habitats in Malta. This means that most of its inhabitants automatically end up on the endangered list. Coastal sand dunes develop through the interaction of sandy beaches, wind, waves and erosion processes. Once the first pioneer plants establish themselves, the conditions start becoming more favourable for a succession of plants which will eventually establish the dune, which in turn will also attract particular fauna.
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On World Bicycle Day on 3rd June, we hosted an Urban Cycling Skills Training, aimed at boosting the confidence of cyclists! Find out more about what we got up to, and stay tuned for another workshop happening in Autumn of this year.
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Guest post by: Juliana Zammit, volunteer at Friends of the Earth Malta and journalism student at MCAST Climate-related emotions are becoming more common as the awareness of the urgency to act on climate change has become more mainstream. There has been an increase in the number of people expressing their experience of negative emotions, such as climate anxiety and distress about the future, as a result.
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NGOs opposing the urban village being proposed by Hili Group on Comino are vowing to fight on to save the islet from further commercialisation and over-construction. The Court of Appeal turned down the NGO appeal over the adequacy of the Appropriate Assessment Report which was given the thumbs up by ERA.
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Three local organizations, Friends of the Earth Malta, PRISMS MALTA, and Generation (change?) announce the launch of an Online Training Course on Social Permaculture tailored for youth workers and educators across Europe. This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with practical skills and knowledge essential for supporting vulnerable populations, nurturing community resilience, and advocating sustainable living practices.
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This week, Kamra tal-Periti (KTP) presented their proposal for the Msida Creek area, proposing a nature-based solution consisting of human-centric streets and a wooded green area as an alternative to Infrastructure Malta’s plans for the mega flyovers which will dominate Msida. KTP’s visuals have been met with widespread support from the public and civil society. Infrastructure Malta (IM) quickly replied saying it was “too late” to change their plans.
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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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