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  • New GM proposals could open Europe's doors to risky unauthorised crops

    European Commission accused of caving in to industry scare tactics Leaked European Commission documents obtained by Friends of the Earth Europe reveal new proposals that would open Europe’s doors to the import of unauthorised genetically modified (GM) ...
  • MEPA Rewards Illegalities

    The environment NGOs Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar, Friends of the Earth Malta, NatureTrust Malta and Ramblers’ Association of Malta are pleased to note that MEPA reform is picking up momentum; the MEPA Reform Act has now become law and the Environment P...
  • Armier and White Rocks

    The Prime Minister was recently criticized for stating that government was not spending a penny in return for a state-of-the-art sports complex at White Rocks, Pembroke, for, as many pointed out, the public land being offered to the developers is worth mi...
  • European Commission proposals to ban GM crops: an empty and dangerous deal

    New plans could open Europe's fields to GM crops New proposals due to be introduced in the coming days that are supposed to allow European countries more autonomy over the decision to ban genetically modified (GM) crops form an empty and potentially dang...
  • NGO Reaction To Hondoq Ir-Rummien Project

    The environment and heritage NGOs Archaeological Society Malta, Flimkien g?al Ambjent A?jar, Friends of the Earth Malta, GAIA Foundation, Moviment ?arsien ?ondoq and Ramblers Association maintain that the credibility of the Eco-Gozo campaign hangs in the ...
  • Delimara Power Station Threat to Public Health

    The environment NGOs, Friends of the Earth Malta, Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar, Nature Trust (Malta), Ramblers Association Malta, Gaia Foundation and Sahhambjent are greatly concerned by the major public health issues involved in the emissions of the propo...
  • Seven Environmental NGOs call on the Government and the Opposition to unite on the Hunting issue

    The Environment NGOs Din L-Art Helwa, Flimkien g©¤al Ambjent A©¤jar, Friends of the Earth Malta, Gaia Foundation, Malta Organic Agriculture Movement, Nature Trust (Malta) and Ramblers Association Malta express their deep concern on the issues related...
  • Environment NGOs Condemn Government’s Decision on Spring Hunting

    The NGOs Din L-Art Helwa, Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar, Friends of the Earth Malta, Malta Organic Agriculture Movement, Nature Trust (Malta) and Ramblers’ Association Malta support BirdLife Malta in condemning the government's decision to open another sp...
  • Five Environmental NGos welcome MEPA Decision re Dwejra

    The environmental NGOs – BirdLife Malta, Flimkien Ghal Ambjent Ahjar, Friends of the Earth Malta, Nature Trust (Malta)and Ramblers Association Malta welcome the decision by the MEPA Board not to sanction the illegally built boathouses at the Dwejra Inla...
  • Sanctioning of Dwejra boathouse abuse

    The environment NGOs BirdLife Malta, Friends of the Earth Malta, Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar, Gaia, NatureTrust and Ramblers Association of Malta express their concern that on Thursday April 8, Mepa will consider 16 applications for the sanctioning of wor...
  • End of the Line

    Thursday night’s screening at the Saint James Cavalier Valletta of the global fishing film, “End of the Line”, went down with quite a storm.  Government officials, including the Minister of the Environment, Honourable George Pullicino; NGO represen...
  • Rally for Enforcement of Environmental Laws

    Friends of the Earth Malta together with seven other environment groups are calling on the public to join a National Rally in Valletta on 13th March, to raise the issue of ongoing environmental abuse and lack of law enforcement.The rally in Valletta is ai...
  • European public let down by Maltese Commissioner.

    Commissioner Dalli Gives Green Light to GMOsA decision announced by John Dalli, Europe's new health and consumer commissioner, to give the go ahead for genetically modified potatoes to be grown in Europe, has been condemned by Friends of the Earth Malta.T...
  • MPs urged to Act Now!

    During a symbolic action held on the day that parliament reconvened after the holiday recess, Friends of the Earth Malta urged MPs to keep climate change and other pressing environmental issues on top of their agenda.MPs were presented with an FoE Malta 2...
  • Climate Anti-Climax in Copenhagen

    Hopenhagen turns into CopendisasterCommenting on the failure of rich country governments to secure a strong and fair UN agreement to tackle climate change in Copenhagen, Martin Galea De Giovanni Chairperson of Friends of the Earth Malta said:Politicians c...
  • Maltese Citizens Send Clear Message to World Leaders in Copenhagen

    Thousands of activists from around the world including Malta have joined Friends of the Earth International’s demand for climate justice and an end to offsetting carbon emissions.  A series of events were organised in Valletta today the 12th o...
  • Demand Climate Justice - Join us in Valletta

    Make your voice heard – Join us in Valletta Million of supporters of Friends of the Earth International worldwide want the United Nations (UN) climate talks talking place until the 18 December to become a milestone towards 'Climate Justice', but t...
  • EU: Up Your Targets at Copenhagen

    Europe must commit to at least 40% emissions reductions by 2020 without offsetting Europe must commit to at least 40% reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 without offsetting, Friends of the Earth International urged today as European Heads of...
  • Climate Action Day - ACT NOW

    12.12.09 –  Beat the Change Friends of the Earth Malta will be joining millions of people around the world in a bid to raise awareness on climate change. A series of events will be organised in Valletta on the 12th of December to coincide with ...
  • Reforming Public Transport for a Greener Future

    Friends of the Earth Malta welcomes the decision to reform the public transport system in Malta as a long awaited and much needed move for the country. Aiming for a more efficient system means more people may be willing to leave their cars at home and use...
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