Friends of the Earth (Malta)

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 għall-Ambjent became part of Friends of the Earth International, a network of groups from 71 countries.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 is part of the 30 national organisations that Friends of the Earth Europe represents and unites at the European level.
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