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.
Press Releases
Environmental NGOs bring the sustainability initiative to the island, working with restaurants and the community to increase planet-conscious options
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.
Waste Reduction Before Incineration
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.
Streets for People, Not Just Cars: NGOs Urge Rethink of Msida Bridge Plans
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.
Malta gears up to ‘Eat for Impact’ to lower nationwide environmental footprint in February
Environmental NGOs bring the sustainability initiative to the island, working with restaurants and the community to increase planet-conscious options
Press Release: Are we prepared for more storms like Harry?
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.
National Transport Masterplan 2030 Public Consultation Feedback
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. We welcome the acknowledgment of the importance of active travel and public transport, and the inclusion of measures such as the provision of active travel facilities, the promotion of walking and cycling to schools, and the greater consideration of bus lanes along key (and congestion-prone) routes.
The fight to save Comino from greed will continue
The fight to save the Comino nature reserve from the Hili Group’s development will continue following the Planning Tribunal’s (EPRT) predictable rejection of the appeal filed by ten organisations, together with several individuals.
Merilli Malta: Citizen-science project aims to uncover secrets of the Blue Rock-thrush
Merilli Malta is a bird-ringing project, led by professional ornithologists Dr Benjamin Metzger and Dr Marie Claire Gatt, studying the Blue Rock-thrush's ecology while increasing public appreciation towards the species and its habitats. ‘Merill’ is the Maltese name for the Blue Rock-thrush (Monticola solitarius).
Twelve Environmental and Health Organisations ask the government to take the lead in promoting sustainable eating
Friends of the Earth Malta, Veggy Malta, Action for Breast Cancer Foundation, Physicians Association for Nutrition International, BirdLife Malta, Moviment Graffitti, Vuci Kulletiva, Din l-art Helwa, Sigar, Earth Systems Association, Kunsill Studenti Universitarji, and ACT publish the report “Malta Vision 2050: A Plant-Based Food Strategy”, with 12 proposals to enhance sustainable eating.
Transforming what we eat is one of the fastest and most effective ways to reduce emissions and protect ecosystems. Animal agriculture is responsible for nearly 60% of food-related greenhouse gas emissions globally, occupying 80% of farmland while providing less than 20% of calories. Plant-based foods, in contrast, deliver most of the world’s nutrition with a fraction of the environmental cost.
BULLDOZING RESIDENTS
The eNGOs Friends of the Earth Malta, Din l-Art Helwa, Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar, Birdlife Malta, Moviment Graffitti, NatureTrust, Ramblers Association Malta and the Marsaskala Residents’ Network strongly condemn large-scale works that have commenced at Maraskala Promenade, when to date no complete plans of what is being proposed have been made public.
ĊineAmbjent 2025 – Friends of the Earth Malta’s Environmental Film Fest Returns for its Third Edition!
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.