Over 50 participants joined us on Thursday 16 May for a Seminar on Social Permaculture, held at Il-Kappella tal-Madonna tal-Anġli, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. The seminar was organised for people working with vulnerable adults, from people with mental or physical disabilities, to migrants, elderly people and people with drug or alcohol addiction. Participants learned about social permaculture principles and practices to create resilient and sustainable communities. Social Permaculture involves more than natural ecosystems and agricultural or gardening practices. Its ethics and principles can also be applied to other aspects of human life, such as education, health, buildings and governance.
Press Releases
Be Ready Staff Training
This month, we had the privilege of hosting a transformative trainingsession as part of the Blooming Schools project. Over three enlighteningdays, our project partners delved into the heart of environmental education,exploring nature based learning and youth engagement initiatives.
YOUTHECO: Erasmus+ Project Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future
YOUTHECO, a 2-year Erasmus+ project, is making significant strides in strengthening the employability of young people, particularly marginalized youth, by equipping them with essential skills for the green economy. The consortium consists of 6 EU countries: Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Malta, Poland, and Slovenia.
Friends of the Earth Malta Empowers Youth with Cycling Workshop
Earlier this year, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) kicked off its Youth and Environment Activism Programme. By organising a weekly Youth Hub session, the programme seeks to empower young people to become change-makers and activists within their communities whilst providing a platform for young individuals to develop skills in environmental, climate, and social justice while enjoying themselves and making new connections in a safe space. The programme is an Atlas Insurance Community Involvement Fund Project.
Press Release: EU Parliament votes to leave the climate-wrecking Energy Charter Treaty
Today, the European Parliament adopted the EU’s proposal to leave the controversial Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), an international trade agreement protecting fossil fuel investments. The Energy Charter Treaty is a significant obstacle to enacting national policies to combat climate change. After years of campaigning for an exit, Friends of the Earth Europe and climate justice activists across Europe celebrate this victory for the environment and the climate.
Friends of the Earth Malta is happy to announce that we have joined the Zero Waste Europe Network!
What is Zero Waste Europe? ZWE is a network connecting 36 local and national NGOs all across Europe with one common goal - to achieve a zero waste future. We are happy to join this network, and as new partners we are open to new innovative ideas and inspiration from other organisations.
DISPLACEMENT, A Collective Performance About Climate Migration
DISPLACEMENT MALTA is a site-specific version of Displacement realized for the opening of Malta Biennale of Art 2024.
Displacement MALTA is directed by the visual artist and choreographer Andrea Conte (Andreco) and the Studio Andreco with the support of Friend of the Earth Malta and the Malta Biennale.
Friends of the Earth Malta and Ecostack Innovations Launch Project to Protect Reptiles and Amphibians
Reptiles and amphibians, collectively referred to as herpetofauna, confront significant challenges on a global scale. The reality of climate change...
Why a new road to Smart City is a stupid proposal
Environmental NGO Friends of the Earth Malta strongly condemns plans for a new road through agricultural land, linking Zabbar to...
FoEM comment on the solar offshore energy project
Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) welcomes the news about the first potential floating solar farm, with the government issuing...
FoE MALTA SHOWS SOLIDARITY WITH MALTESE FARMERS’ PROTEST
Friends of the Earth Malta shows its solidarity with the farmers who are protesting en masse and making their way towards Valletta.
1,000 CITIZENS AND NGOS SAY NO TO THE MELITA GAS PIPELINE
Corruption, assassination, and environmental destruction are keywords associated with the Electrogas power station and the Melita TransGas pipeline that the...