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Friends of the Earth Malta is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a special Pop-Up Thrift Shop! For one weekend only, our office will transform into a thrift shop! Join us on 27 & 28 September (10:00 – 17:00) at the FoEM Garden to shop pre-loved, good-quality clothes and give them a second life. Every item you purchase helps us raise funds to continue our work for people and the planet.
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Press Release - ENGOs - 25/08/2025 - T Friends of the Earth Malta together with Birdlife Malta and several other NGOs (listed below), have taken note of Minister Clint Camilleri’s plans to scale back the amendments to the Development Planning Act. The ENGOs wish to emphasise that every provision in the amendments to the Development Planning Act has the aim of eliminating an existing environmental protection. None of the provisions are meant to protect the environment, and no safeguards are present to restrict the use of the more expansive and ambiguous provisions. Furthermore the amendments do nothing to approve the quality of our lives, our building or natural environment.
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Peaches (Prunus persica) were originally domesticated in China over 7,500 years ago and were introduced to Europe during or before the era of Alexander the Great. In Malta, peach cultivation has a long history, with production once widespread though in decline before recently making a modest comeback thanks to improved agricultural methods. Enhanced rootstock and irrigation have also helped extend the harvest season, from traditional July-August to now include early varieties in May and late ones through September-October.
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Are you a resident in Valletta, Floriana or anywhere nearby? Join us on Saturday, 6th September for our 2nd Community Assembly! These assemblies aim to bring together local residents – in this case from Valletta, Floriana and nearby areas – through public meetings where people can share their experiences and concerns about the locality, particularly in relation to the coastline and the sea.
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Join us for a sunset evening of flavours, stories, and connections at Roots & Recipes – a celebration of our local and diverse community through the joy of food.
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Save the date – 20th September We’re calling Gozitan residents! We will be holding a community assembly in Gozo to hear your opinions and make your voices heard.
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FRIENDS OF THE EARTH MALTA’S ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FEST IS BACK! Friends of the Earth Malta is excited to announce this year’s edition of ĊineAmbjent – our Environmental Film Fest – that celebrates powerful stories about our planet, people, and the urgent need for change. This year’s edition promises to be bigger, better, and more dynamic than ever before, featuring a handpicked selection of short and feature-length films, documentaries, and local gems alongside international favourites.
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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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A powerful movement has taken root in Malta to end the use of marine animals in the entertainment industry. At its heart stands a clear demand; an immediate end to marine mammal captivity and urging authorities to take action over conditions at Mediterraneo Marine Park. Where dolphins, sea lions and other species have been confined for years in cramped concrete tanks and forced into performances for public amusement. Guided by the values of animal liberation, ecological justice and a future free from exploitation, the campaign calls for an end to captivity-based entertainment on the island.
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We live in a fast-paced digital world where 75% of Europeans grow up in urban areas — making us increasingly detached from nature. Together with FOE Cyprus, NOAH (Denmark) and the Center for Environment (Bosnia and Herzegovina), we are working to create opportunities for young people to rebuild that connection.
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As the climate crisis intensifies, it is not only our environment that is under pressure, our mental wellbeing is too. Feelings of fear, helplessness, and overwhelm are increasingly common, especially among young people who are deeply concerned about their future. Terms such as eco-anxiety and climate anxiety are gaining recognition, highlighting that this emotional toll is not limited to activists on the frontlines but shared by many across society.
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Every day, millions of tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles spill into the environment. These small, lentil-sized beads – typically about 2–5 millimetres in diameter and often round or oval in shape – are the raw material for most plastic products, from bottles to packaging, and they’re causing a quiet but serious environmental crisis. In Malta, as across the world, they wash up on our beaches, pollute the sea, and harm marine life.Once released into the environment, nurdles are almost impossible to clean up.
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Open Calls for contributions
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Want to be part of ĊineAmbjent 2025? We’re looking for volunteers to help us during the festival days – from welcoming guests to supporting screenings and creating a comfortable experience. Volunteers will also get to watch the festival movies.
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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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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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We’ve been campaigning for the environment in Malta since 1985! Our mission is to be the human voice of the Earth to bring about a peaceful, just, equitable, and sustainable society that is respectful of present and future generations by inspiring change and promoting solutions. Your donation supports the organisation to continue thriving. FoEM is dedicated to growing its campaign work and to continue taking action to safeguard our environment. Your donation can fund our community garden, the restoration of the Comino bakery, our apiary, and our impactful campaigns.
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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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Every donation, no matter how small, is an invaluable contribution towards Friends of the Earth Malta's work.
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