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"We are delighted to present our latest Impact Report, celebrating the achievements of everything we have achieved together as
the Friends of the Earth Malta community. This report highlights the dedication, passion, and collective action that have driven our work over the past year. This special edition marks a significant milestone—40 years of environmental action and advocacy—and serves as a testament to our collective fight for environmental and social justice and a more sustainable world." - Martin Galea de Giovanni
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We are setting up a Shared Beach Box on Comino, with the aim to reduce single-use plastic waste and promote sharing over buying.
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Friends of the Earth Malta is looking for welcoming people who can offer accommodation for our incoming European Solidarity Corps Volunteers! These incredible young people (aged 18+) travel from across Europe to support our environmental work here in Malta — and we want to help them feel at home while they’re here.
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Explore our merchandise and support the organisation for a better environment! Have an upcoming birthday? Gift with a difference. Or, pick up a treat for yourself. Have a look at our eco-shop with tote bags, t-shirts, zines & pocket guides perfect for any environmentalist.
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is thrilled to announce that its community garden has achieved a new national record: the tallest sunflower in Malta, reaching the height of 3.6 metres. This is a remarkable milestone that reflects not only the hard work of our team but also the power of sustainable, locally driven gardening.
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In recent days, Malta has once again witnessed a disturbing wave of serious traffic accidents. Nowadays, these are no longer isolated events, but rather part of a recurring and deadly pattern rooted in a transport system that consistently prioritises private vehicles over the safety, health and wellbeing of the people. These are not mere “accidents” but avoidable tragedies, enabled by policy decisions and planning failures that place cars over human life.
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Joint Press Statement 06.06.25 [MT version and pictures below] 9 organisations strongly condemn the proposed Villa Rosa Local Plan review which is nothing more than a blueprint for large-scale overdevelopment disguised as a planning exercise. Beneath the usual buzzwords, the plan serves a single purpose: to facilitate massive increases in building heights and volumes for the private gain of developer Tal-Franċiż.
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Save the Date! 12–13 July 2025
Join us for a weekend camping trip surrounded by the peaceful nature around our beloved bakery! This event is specially for youths; an off-grid escape to connect, unwind, and enjoy the island vibe.
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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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On Friday, 20th June 2025, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) officially launched its 40th Anniversary celebrations with an electrifying gig at the Green Resource Centre in Floriana. The event paid tribute to four decades of environmental activism, grassroots organising, and a steadfast commitment to environmental and social justice, all rooted in the organisation’s community-driven origins.
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Article contribution by Martin Austad The jagged cliffs of the island are home to the Yelkouan shearwaters (Puffinus Yelkouan, MT: Garnija). This species of seabird is a regional endemic, breeding only in the Mediterranean basin. Almost 10% of the total population nests on the Maltese Islands, of which around 150-220 pairs are estimated on Kemmuna.
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On Saturday 24 May, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) organised a Community Assembly at Manoel Island as part of our “SOS Project – Save our Shores: Stop Wealthy Polluters”. This project highlights the issue of pollution and the appropriation of public coastal spaces by private interests and maritime industries that primarily serve the luxury sectors with significant environmental and social consequences.
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) has submitted official feedback on Malta’s Social Climate Plan, highlighting critical gaps and proposing fairer climate and social policies. The feedback provided by FoEM focuses on environmental justice and draws inspiration from useful examples of Social Climate Plans from across the EU.
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We are looking for your opinion! As part of the Zero Waste Europe network, our organization is always looking for new ways to improve waste management around the islands. This time, we are investigating the food industry. Are you running a restaurant, a catering service, or a grocery store in Malta? We would like to hear about your experience with food waste and donations.
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Have you been to Comino lately? Share your experience.
Friends of the Earth Malta is conducting a survey to gather your insights about your experience visiting the island of Comino. This initiative aims to protect Comino and ensure the voices of all stakeholders are heard.
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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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