About
Żibel: it starts with you
We're a registered Voluntary Organisation and eNGO with the aim of reducing the overall waste generated on our islands and restoring our natural environments to their most natural states.
We're a registered Voluntary Organisation and eNGO with the aim of reducing the overall waste generated on our islands and restoring our natural environments to their most natural states.
The NGO was founded in 2017 and since then has grown with the helpful hands of its team members and volunteers. What started as a small group of passionate individuals has become one of Malta's most active environmental organisations.
Our end goal is simple: to see Malta flourish. To tackle the waste problem, we join forces with anyone and everyone: cleaning up what's been done, spreading awareness, and sharing knowledge for a brighter tomorrow.
Direct action through clean-ups, net recovery and waste reduction across Malta and Gozo.
Building a community that cares about its natural environment and takes ownership of its coastlines.
Raising awareness about waste, marine pollution and sustainable lifestyles in schools and the wider community.
Encouraging lasting behavioural change and collaboration between citizens, businesses and government.
Over a decade of ocean action in Malta
Formation
First cleanup on 17 March at Fomm ir-Riħ
2017
2018
Registered officially as an NGO with MCVS
The Alfred Mizzi Foundation sponsors Żibla, our boat
2019
2020
Project Xibka funded by the BeMed Foundation
Project Punent funded by the BeMed Foundation
2021
2022
MOU signed between the organisation, the Ministry of Environment, and ERA until 2025, covering reefs, cleanups, and the Seabin project
2023
2024
Żibel Studio funded by MCVS to begin the processing and recycling of marine plastics
2025
2026
Co-founder & Chairman
Administrator & Community Manager
Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Head of Dive Operations
Communications
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