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5 reasons to join the community energy revolution

Community energy is key to action on the climate crisis, boosting local economies, and reinvigorating communities.

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How to make it happen? This practical guide to reclaiming power will guide you through it, step by step.

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Renewable Energy Communities in Malta: Results from research project

Renewable Energy Communities in Malta: Results from research project

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.

Call for contributions – Contribute to our collaborative zine ‘Imagining a Fossil Free Malta’

Call for contributions – Contribute to our collaborative zine ‘Imagining a Fossil Free Malta’

Amidst news about heat waves, extreme weather events and climate chaos, it is easy to despair. However, there is nothing as powerful as collective action to show we are not alone and that solutions for a brighter future exist. 
Friends of the Earth Malta is bringing together hopeful visions for Malta’s future in a zine ‘Imagining a Fossil Free Malta’ to share inspiration and calls to action

Micromobility in Ljubljana

Micromobility in Ljubljana

Last week, we explored micromobility in Ljubljana! The capital of Slovenia is well known for its walking and cycling-friendly policies, as it boasts the largest pedestrianised urban area in Europe.

Urban Cycling Training

Urban Cycling Training

On World Bicycle Day on 3rd June, we hosted an Urban Cycling Skills Training, aimed at boosting the confidence of cyclists!

Researching the potential for community energy in Malta

Researching the potential for community energy in Malta

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.

Lack of public participation in Malta’s NECP process

Lack of public participation in Malta’s NECP process

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.

Micromobility? What’s that?

Micromobility? What’s that?

Micromobility encompasses most small one-person vehicles that operate at low speeds and are not gas-powered, from active modes like walking and cycling to skateboards, electric bicycles, kick scooters, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters. 

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