Island Guardians
Island Guardians tackles marine plastic pollution through education, community engagement, citizen science, practical action and initiatives supporting cleaner marine environments.
What they do
Island Guardians works to tackle marine plastic pollution and support a cleaner, healthier Mediterranean through education, community engagement, and practical action. The project raises awareness about the impact of plastic waste on marine ecosystems while encouraging prevention, reuse, recycling, and more sustainable behaviour.
Through resources, events, citizen science initiatives, and collaboration with local communities and organisations, Island Guardians promotes knowledge sharing, supports conservation efforts, and empowers people to take action in protecting Malta’s seas and coastal environments.
Get involved
Island Guardians encourages communities, organisations, and individuals to take action against marine plastic pollution through local initiatives, conservation activities, and community engagement.
Their work connects people with opportunities to support cleaner seas and contribute to protecting Malta’s marine environment.
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Education
Island Guardians provides educational resources designed to increase awareness of marine plastic pollution and encourage action to protect the Mediterranean environment.
Educational videos exploring marine plastic pollution, ocean conservation, the REMEDIES programme, and solutions focused on detecting, collecting, preventing, and reusing plastic waste.
Illustrated storybooks available in English and Maltese that introduce young children to plastic pollution and encourage environmentally responsible habits from an early age.
Educational activity packs featuring games, quizzes, crafts, and advocacy activities for children and young people aged 6–12 and 13–18, helping them learn about ocean conservation.
Resources explaining microplastics, their impact on marine ecosystems, and the role of research and citizen science in understanding and addressing plastic pollution.
Resources showing how plastic waste can be transformed into creative works that raise awareness about pollution and promote more sustainable practices.
