Friends of the Earth (Malta)
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[edit] History
Moviment ghall-Ambjent, Friends of the Earth (Malta), formerly ‘Zghazagh ghall-Ambjent’, has been active in the environmental field since 1985. The group was first set up as an umbrella organization for various youth and environmental groups, but soon developed into a committee of activists. Popularity and media coverage were first gained in November 1985, when members of the group were attacked during a protest against developments on beaches and in the countryside. Since then activities have focused mainly on issues of land use, threats posed by tourism, energy, pollution, waste and sustainable livelihoods.
In 1991 Moviment ghall-Ambjent became part of Friends of the Earth International, a network of groups from 71 countries. FoE (Malta) is an independent organization, distinct from any political party. It is not directly affiliated with any other environmental group in Malta, however, it has worked with a number of other NGOs on particular issues of common concern.
FoE Malta received the Julian Manduca Award for their significant contribution to environmentalism in Malta and the Golden Star Award from the European Commission for their project ”New European Citizens! Televised Debate and International Workshop”.
[edit] Mission and Aims
Friends of the Earth's mission is to be the human voice of the earth to bring about a peaceful, just, equitable and sustainable society, respectful of present and future generations by inspiring change and promoting solutions.
We strive to promote sustainable development and to ensure that human activities do not harm other living creatures. Engage in vibrant campaigns, raise awareness, and mobilise people to participate in public decision making. Develop creative solutions based on sound knowledge and information, promoting alternatives to environmentally harmful behaviours. Lobby, mobilise and influence the policy community towards a more just and sustainable society. Strengthen FoE Malta through capacity building and to cooperate with other like-minded local and international organisations.
[edit] Campaigns
The major campaign issues of Friends of the Earth (Malta) are:
- Climate Change
- Land Issues
- GMOs
- Water
- Waste
- Safer Chemicals
- Social and Environmental Justice
