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With the arrival of a new year, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) renews its commitment to working tirelessly for a better environment and a sustainable future for both people and the planet. As the NGO reflects on the achievements of the past year, it also celebrates a significant milestone.
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is dedicated to environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and public engagement. As part of a long-term restoration project on Comino, we are seeking a Project Manager to oversee the implementation of restoration work and regenerate 'Il-Forn ta’ Kemmuna' into hub of sustainability which complements the protected island’s natural beauty, its historic value and educates the general public about why it’s worthy of protection.
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This February, restaurants and community spaces across Malta are coming together to show how everyday food choices can become powerful climate action. Through shared tables, familiar flavours, and environmentally-friendly creativity, the Eat for Impact initiative is demonstrating how local decisions can generate measurable global environmental benefits.
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The undersigned organisations condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the destructive bill drafted by government under the pretence of “protecting” Dwejra. This law does not protect Dwejra. It vandalises it. It is a calculated assault on the last remaining dark site of the Maltese Islands, dressed up in green language to hoodwink the public.
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Storm Harry hit our islands hard yesterday. Gale force winds and 12-meter-high waves out at sea caused flooding and damage, especially in low-lying coastal towns like Marsascala. Thankfully no lives were lost in this storm, but there was a glaring lack of preparation to deal with the storm and protect communities.
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In response to the very thorough article written by Denis Zammit Cutajar, on 25th January entitled “A golden opportunity to rethink the waste-management strategy,” I would like to thank the author, and reiterate many of the same points. We should take this opportunity to reevaluate the need for a large incinerator on Malta.
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Malta is stepping up to encourage its community to combat climate change with diet change, backed by delicious, planet-conscious menu items at favorite restaurants. The Eat for Impact initiative aims to reduce Malta’s environmental footprint by creating greater access to plant-based foods, which provide a clear and measurable way to track environmental impact.
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Friends of the Earth Malta, Moviment Graffitti and Rota strongly condemn the recent proposal to build a pedestrian bridge as part of the Msida Creek project. The NGOs noted that similar proposals to build pedestrian bridges as part of the original plans for the project in 2020 had been shot down for a multitude of reasons.
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Friends of the Earth Malta, Rota, and Moviment Graffitti welcome the draft National Transport Masterplan for 2030. While the plan contains a number of positive proposals, including an acknowledgement of various problems resulting from Malta’s car-dependent transport model, the masterplan largely fails to adequately address this model and the resulting mobility injustices.
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We’re bringing young people together for a fun, social evening all about meeting new faces, sharing good vibes, and building community, while trying delicious food that has been prepared by the selected restaurants for Eat for Impact!
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Join us and say hello to the new gardening season with a double event at Friends of the Earth Malta’s premises: Community Gardening and Clothing Swap&Thrift party
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Over the past years, the world has watched Israel commit atrocities against the Palestinian people in Gaza, with mounting evidence from human rights organisations, UN bodies, and civil society that these acts amount to genocide. Yet, the European Union continues business as usual with Israel. The EU is not a bystander: it is Israel’s main trading partner, and its ongoing political and economic cooperation helps sustain a system of colonisation and mass violence.
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Valentine’s Day is usually about crushes, relationships, and love stories. But there’s another relationship many young people think about a lot – their relationship with the planet.
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An estimated 20% of the total food produced is lost or wasted in the EU. According to the Malta National Statistics Office, in 2024, Malta generated over 36,000 tonnes of kitchen waste. When food is wasted, all the resources that were used to produce this food, including water, land, energy, and labor hours go to waste. Some waste also occurs at the distribution level, and at businesses.
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In November, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) concluded a series of trainings encouraging active citizenship amongst youths. Our first training took place early in 2025 during the kick-off meeting for Young Friends of the Earth Malta.
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In recent months, Friends of the Earth Malta has acquired a variety of astronomy and wildlife observation equipment to support citizen science initiatives at the flagship project site, Il-Forn ta’ Kemmuna, in Comino.
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Friends of the Earth Malta is part of the PRO-COAST, a Horizon Europe scientific research project, to work and preserve the island of Comino. This initiative aims to protect Comino and ensure the voices of all stakeholders are heard. In 2026, PRO-COAST will be hosting a webinar series, split into 3 sessions, exploring these themes in depth. We encourage the public to join these online events and be part of the conversation on sustainable and inclusive coastal protection
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Friends of the Earth Malta, along with six leading animal welfare organisations (Animal Liberation Malta, Earth Systems Association, Marine Connection, Dolphin Project, TideBreakers), have united to launch the Waves not Walls campaign. Our shared mission is to raise awareness about the suffering of animals in captivity and to encourage the public to value and appreciate wild animals in their natural environments.
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Want to buy more second-hand but not sure where to start? Friends of the Earth Malta has compiled a list of thrift, vintage, and charity shops where you can find used items and give them a second life! On our map, you will find shops selling various items from clothes, to books, to houseware items. Let us know in the form below if you find other shops not on this map!
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Want to cycle to Junior College or Msida but don’t know where to start? Friends of the Earth Malta has compiled a map of bicycle routes to Junior College and Msida for those who would like to utilise more active means of transport in their regular commutes. Simply select the localities you want to travel to and the possible routes to your destinations will appear!
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is looking for a Food, Agriculture and Biodiversity (FAB) Campaign Support Volunteer to join our team. This is a European Solidarity Corps (Erasmus+/ESC) volunteering opportunity for up to 1 year (positions of 6–12 months available), ideally starting as soon as possible.
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is looking for a Climate Campaign Support Volunteer to join our team. This is a European Solidarity Corps (Erasmus+/ESC) volunteering opportunity for up to 1 year (positions of 6–12 months available), ideally starting as soon as possible.
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is looking for a Zero Waste Campaign Support Volunteer to join our team. This is a European Solidarity Corps (Erasmus+/ESC) volunteering opportunity for up to 1 year (positions of 6–12 months available), ideally starting as soon as possible.
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is looking for a Communication and Fundraising Support Volunteer to join our team. This is a European Solidarity Corps (Erasmus+/ESC) volunteering opportunity for up to 1 year (positions of 6–12 months available), ideally starting as soon as possible.
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is looking for a Community Garden Volunteer as part of our team. This is a European Solidarity Corp (ERASMUS+/ESC) volunteering for up to 1 year (positions of 6-12 months available), ideally starting as soon as possible.
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is looking for an Organisational Development Volunteer to join our team. This is a European Solidarity Corp (ERASMUS+/ESC) volunteering for up to 1 year (positions of 6-12 months available), ideally starting as soon as possible.
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Open Calls for volunteers
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Volunteer Campaign Assistant to join our Food, Agriculture, and Biodiversity (FAB) campaign team.
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Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is looking for a motivated and organised HR Volunteer to support the organisation with day-to-day human resources administration. This is a great opportunity for someone studying or interested in HR, administration, or business, and who would like to gain hands-on experience in the NGO sector
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Have you ever wondered how much food is wasted in our homes, businesses, and communities? Food Connect is a project to raise awareness and also to develop an app for food sharing in Malta. But we need your help!
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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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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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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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Every donation, no matter how small, is an invaluable contribution towards Friends of the Earth Malta's work.
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