The Earth Systems Association (ESA) was founded on 31 August 2013 by a group of students with a common interest in student activism and earth sciences.

The organisation's main aim is to represent students reading for a B.Sc. (Hons) in Earth Systems at the University of Malta. ESA strives to improve the students' university life by being the students' voice within the institute and by making the university experience as enjoyable as possible for its students. The ESA also aims to share with its members knowledge about Earth Sciences while increasing environmental awareness and sustainability in society.