A Web Of Deceit
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) denounces application PA 2610/15 to increase the height of apartment blocks at Marsalforn to 11-12 floors in a PA-blessed attempt to transform Marsalforn into a high-rise area. The FAR high rise policy clearly...
Protecting the MCC and Valletta’s World Heritage Status
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar welcomes the restoration to take place at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, however expresses concern about the assessment of works to be carried out, with the Planning Authority granting the permit before the...
The Plasticisation of the Sea
By Dr John Paul Cauchi It so happens that during these hot, sweltering days that we go down for quick dip into our clear, blue seas, inviting under the shimmering sunlight in the relative quiet of the afternoon. We slowly immerse ourselves into the...
FAA Welcomes PA Mosta Rationalisation Decision
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) welcomes the Planning Authority rejection of the development proposals for the Rationalisation site at Durumblat, Mosta, a green area of historical significance flanking Torri Cumbo. FAA along with the Ramblers...
Positive Heritage Initiatives
Heritage and environment NGO Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) welcomes recent initiatives in favour of Malta’s natural and built heritage. The cast-iron protection of a these ecological sites is of the utmost importance, especially at...
FAA Reacts to PN Environment Proposals
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar welcomes the PN’s proposals in favour of environment and heritage launched in its environment policy document. The entrenchment of environmental rights for citizens in the Constitution is an essential first step, and...
Ġenna ta’ l-Art
Miktuba minn Salvu Mallia Meta kont ħafna iżgħar, kont nisma’ xi kanzunetta bħal ta’ Celentano ‘Il Ragazzo della Via Gluch’ titkellem fuq il-ġungla tal-konkos li diġa’ kienet bdiet tibla’ l-Italja u t-tħassir ta’ l-ambjent....
NGOs Welcome Decision Affirming Right To Appeal
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar welcomes the Environmental and Planning Review Tribunal’s decision confirming the eNGOs’ and ERA’s right to appeal in the TownSquare and Mriehel high-rise cases. This decision shows that civil society has a...
NGOs Vow To Fight On For The Right To Protect The Environment
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar, Friends of the Earth Malta, the Ramblers Association of Malta and the Qui-si-Sana Residents Association – the organisations which are appealing the PA’s approval of the Townsquare and Mrieħel...
Clean Food Movement – Open Letter On Glyphosate To Environment Minister
Dear Hon. Herrera, When earlier last year we heard the positive news that the Maltese Government was in the process of banning the use of glyphosate in Malta, we were encouraged by the show of responsibility from government’s side as it chose to...