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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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Your Support Protects What Matters! Even if you don’t have the time to be on the front lines, you can still be a powerful part of the movement. Your contribution fuels our work across Malta, Gozo, Comino and beyond, helping us:
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Havested ingredient: wild rocket and pomegranate!
An abundant indigenous wild plant from the cruciferous family of vegetables, which includes cabbage, broccoli, kohlrabi, mustard, and rucola (Eruca sativa – Aruka). It closely resembles rucola in appearance and taste, with a similar peppery flavour.
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) welcomes the launch of the government’s Vision Malta 2050 strategy and the inclusion of interim goals for 2035, which mark the start of an important process. We note positively the commitments on renewable energy and the recognition of quality of life as a guiding principle. However, our detailed consultation feedback highlights serious gaps and contradictions that must be addressed if Malta is to meet its climate and sustainability obligations.
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Friends of the Earth Malta is excited to announce this year’s ĊineAmbjent, a three-day film festival dedicated to environmental and social justice. The festival will take place between 17th and 19th October 2025, bringing powerful stories from both Malta and around the world to audiences locally.
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Friends of the Earth Malta, together with several other organisations and concerned residents have joined under the campaign “Is-Swar tal-Kottonera: Passaġġ fil-Pajsaġġ” and have today announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to fund legal challenges against the proposed road between Ħaż-Żabbar and Kalkara. The proposed road would slice through agricultural land, destroy thriving nature, and sever the historic bastion walls from their context.
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These assemblies aim to bring together local residents, this time round focusing on Marsascala and the nearby residents, through public meetings where people can share their experiences and concerns about the locality, particularly in relation to the coastline and the sea. We’re organising several such assemblies across the Maltese Islands, and in September we had two assemblies, one for Valletta and Floriana residents, and another for Gozo.
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Our 2nd Kamp Kemmuna, and this time we’ll be exploring Comino in autumn! This event is specially for youths; an off-grid escape to connect, unwind, and enjoy the island vibe before the winter season fully kicks in. See how the environment changes from summer to autumn, and explore the beauty of Comino in a kinder weather.
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Join us for a creative youth workshop where participants will come together to explore and reimagine the story of the historic bakery on Comino, and the island itself as an ecological haven. Through brainstorming, teamwork, and hands-on activities, you’ll be challenged to think about how this unique site could be reinterpreted for the future while respecting its heritage.
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Join us to prepare the garden after the summer break, for a new Community Gardening season! As always, you can expect planting, seeding and general gardening followed by a vegan potluck (You are encouraged to bring Vegan snacks and drinks to share with others)!
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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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In September, we held two community assemblies, one for Valletta and Floriana residents, and the other for Gozo residents. These brought residents together to discuss their common concerns and problems in their localities, especially in relation to the sea, and their possible solutions. They follow another community assembly in Manoel Island we held in May where we held similar discussions relating to public access and public spaces, pollution issues, and public wellbeing vs. private interests.
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In the third episode of Friends of the Earth Podcast, Beth Fiteni, our Zero Waste Campaigner, has a chat with Jean Paul Farrugia, sustainability advocate and co-founder of ReRoot Malta.
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Berra arrived in Malta in October 2024, and joined FoEM’s team for almost a year. Bringing a positive attitude and many hugs, Berra’s support was a very important contribution to FoEM’s effort in keeping its community active.
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Open Calls for volunteers
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is looking for a Community Garden Volunteer as part of our campaigns team. This is a European Solidarity Corp (ERASMUS+/ESC) volunteering for up to 1 year (positions of 6-11 months available), ideally starting as soon as possible. You will be working in collaboration with the FoE Malta team and will be line managed by the Head of Campaigns and Director. Travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed as part of the ESC programme.
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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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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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