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. This equipment will be used to empower citizens to engage in biodiversity and astronomy observation and data collection. It will also help...
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...
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.
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.
Between 11th and 12th October, about 20 youths participated in an autumn edition of Kamp Kemmuna! The experience combined activities to connect with nature and each other, imagination, and fun, all within the beautiful peaceful setting of Comino.
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....
FULLY BOOKED! 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...
Every day, millions of tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles spill into the environment. These small, lentil-sized beads, typically about 2–5 millimetres in diameter and often round or oval in shape, are the raw material for most plastic products, from bottles to packaging, and they’re causing a quiet but serious environmental crisis. In Malta, as across the world, they wash up on our beaches, pollute the sea, and harm marine life.
In partnership with several organizations in Cyprus and Portugal, Friends of the Earth Malta is carrying out a project called Food Connect to help address the large amounts of food waste that occurs especially in the commercial sector here in Malta. Specifically, the project is helping to bring about an app through which food can be shared between donors, individuals, and organizational receivers such as soup kitchens and food banks.
On the 12th and 13th of July, the historic Old Bakery of Comino came to life as over 25 young participants gathered for the first ever Kamp Kemmuna organised by Friends of the Earth Malta. This was a two-day off-grid experience that blended nature, activism, and collective dreaming.
