Nature Trust (Malta)
Nature Trust (Malta) is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the natural environment. Founded in 1962, it promotes conservation and education through projects and partnerships, supporting habitats and sustainable practices.
What they do
Nature Trust (Malta) works to protect Malta’s natural environment through conservation, education, habitat management and wildlife protection. The organisation manages and supports a number of important natural sites, including nature reserves, marine areas and protected habitats across the Maltese Islands.
Its work includes restoring habitats, promoting environmental education through schools and community programmes, and encouraging people to connect with nature through outdoor activities and eco-tourism initiatives. Nature Trust (Malta) also coordinates environmental programmes and works with local and international partners to support wider conservation goals.
Get involved
There are several ways to support Nature Trust (Malta) and contribute to the protection of Malta’s natural environment. Through volunteering, internships, and participation in conservation activities, individuals can help safeguard wildlife, habitats, and natural heritage
Internship opportunities provide hands-on experience in conservation and sustainability while allowing participants to contribute to environmental projects.
Financial contributions help support Nature Trust (Malta)’s conservation projects, wildlife protection efforts, habitat restoration, and ongoing work to protect Malta’s natural heritage.
​Volunteers can support conservation activities including habitat care, tree planting, environmental clean-ups, wildlife rescue, events, fundraising, and other environmental initiatives.
Individuals can also contribute through practical action, including working in the tree nursery,, assisting with conservation work, helping with education, fundraising, and administration.
Education
As Malta’s national representative for the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Nature Trust (Malta) delivers environmental education programmes that promote sustainability, environmental awareness, and active participation. Through its Education for Sustainable Development initiatives, the organisation works with schools, young people, and communities to develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to make more sustainable choices.
Its programmes cover themes including biodiversity, climate change, waste management, water and energy conservation, ecology, and responsible consumption.
​Supports schools in developing sustainable practices through environmental awareness, participation, and student involvement.
Encourages young people to explore environmental issues and share sustainability messages through reporting, research, and creative projects.
Connects students with forests, green spaces, and nature through educational activities that promote understanding and appreciation of woodland environments.
Engages young people with environmental and marine topics through learning and awareness activities.
Provides opportunities to learn about Malta’s plants, animals, and ecosystems while raising awareness of the importance of protecting biodiversity.
Promotes sustainable management and environmental awareness for beaches and marinas, encouraging protection of coastal environments.
Supports sustainable practices within tourism establishments through environmental certification.
