Kristy Bartolo
Brussels
Summary
Background in environmental management with expertise in policy, energy transition, and climate diplomacy. Proven track record in global negotiations and advisory roles, delivering strategic insights in complex systems. Focused on accelerating decarbonisation and renewable energy innovation through collaborative project management and problem-solving. Key strengths include strategic leadership in sustainability, strong analytical skills, and dynamic thinking for effective implementation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Attache’ on Climate Action
Permanent Representation of Malta to the European Union
Brussels
08.2024 - Current
- Advance Malta’s climate and energy policy interests through active dialogue in Council meetings and EU forums.
- Represent Malta in the Council Working Party on Environment, ensuring thorough preparation and coordination with line ministries, and relevant authorities.
- Coordinate follow-up on discussion outcomes with relevant counterparts.
- Conduct needs assessments in consultation with other experts to guide documentation and comments for submission.
- Engage with representatives from Member States, the Council Secretariat, and the European Commission to strengthen collaboration and align national positions effectively.
- Participate in discussions with industry stakeholders to understand climate-energy policy interlinkages, and address priority issues.
- Engage on key files, including the EU's 2040 climate target, the Clean Industrial Deal, National Energy and Climate Plans, the Affordable Energy Action Plan, the EU's Competitiveness Compass, and the EU Emissions Trading System, among others.
Technical Attache’ on Environment & Sustainable Development – Horizontal Issues
Permanent Representation of Malta to the United Nations
New York
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Represented Malta at the United Nations on files related to the environment and sustainable development, advancing national positions in discussions and negotiations.
- Coordinated efforts with EU member states and UN bodies on key priorities.
- Negotiated resolutions on behalf of the EU on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, and the 10-year Plan Outcome Document for Small Island Developing States.
- Monitored developments in international environmental policies, analyzing documentation from UN institutions, and international forums.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance alignment on sustainable development initiatives and disaster risk reduction.
Environment & Sustainability Policy Consultant
Ministry for Environment, Energy and Enterprise
Valletta
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Guided formulation of new project requests in Environment and Sustainable Development, ensuring timely implementation.
- Facilitated participation in local and EU meetings to align policies with Malta's needs and EU obligations.
- Advised on the development of strategies, including Malta's National Environment Strategy 2050 and Malta's National Biodiversity Strategy 2030.
- Planned and executed educational campaigns for environmental and sustainable development awareness.
- Analyzed operations and long-term vision of official entities reporting to Ministry.
- Increased sustainable development investments through short-term and long-term projects, through collaboration with government entities and private stakeholders.
- Established Malta's first ESG platform in collaboration with government entities and private stakeholders.
Lecturer on Water Management
University of Malta
Msida
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Enable students to critically evaluate the benefits, costs, and impacts of water resources development.
- Familiarize students with key principles of water governance, and the relevant legal frameworks.
- Instill in students a theoretical and practical understanding of hydrology as it relates to irrigation in agriculture.
- Introduce students to techniques, methods, and information sources that can be used for water resources management in Malta.
- Build students' awareness of local water management challenges.
Operations Manager
Pleasure & Leisure Ltd
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Oversaw daily sales activities to achieve volume and productivity targets.
- Recruited and developed high-performing sales staff through performance monitoring and coaching.
- Collaborated with Managing Director to create impactful sales and marketing strategies.
- Managed web portal and online presence, enhancing engagement across social media platforms.
- Maintained ongoing customer communication to ensure prompt resolution of concerns.
- Delivered courteous customer service, fostering positive relationships with clients.
Environment Officer
Directorate for Environment and Climate Change
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Perform ongoing screening of all public tenders to ensure the inclusion of relevant green criteria as part of the Green Public Procurement (GPP).
- Responsible for providing a reliable and efficient GPP helpdesk function.
- Prepare weekly and monthly status reports to enable the monitoring and enforcement of GPP.
- Prepare and assist contracting authorities in the preparation of tenders.
- Liaising and consulting with government entities and representatives of the private sector to facilitate the attainment of targets laid out in the National Action Plan - GPP in a coordinated manner.
- Communicate with points of contact from relevant Ministries and entities in terms of updates of projects in accordance to the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS).
- Support the process of the development of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS).
- Administration for social media platform to raise public awareness on sustainability, environment and climate change issues on a local and international level.
- Actively involved in brainstorming sessions for new projects including initiatives on marine litter, waste management, circular economy and climate change adaptation.
Blue Book Trainee
EU Commission
10.2016 - 02.2017
- As a trainee in the Cabinet of European Commissioner Karmenu Vella, collaborated closely with DG ENV and DG MARE officials.
- Engaged in Circular Economy initiatives, Plastics Strategy, and EU-Iran Environment Relations.
- Represented Cabinet in several CABINET-DG meetings and high-level discussions.
Education
Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer - Wind Power
RENAC Renewables Academy
Germany03-2026
Business Sustainability Management -
University of Cambridge
01.2022
MSc. - Environmental Management
University of Stirling
01.2016
BSc. - Earth Systems
University of Malta
01.2015
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Public speaking
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
Additional Courses
- Green Public Procurement, Institute for Public Services Malta
- New Public Procurement Regulations, Institute for Public Services Malta
- Electronic Public Procurement System (e-PPS), Institute for Public Services Malta
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Attache’ on Climate Action
Permanent Representation of Malta to the European Union
08.2024 - Current
Technical Attache’ on Environment & Sustainable Development – Horizontal Issues
Permanent Representation of Malta to the United Nations
07.2023 - 07.2024
Environment & Sustainability Policy Consultant
Ministry for Environment, Energy and Enterprise
02.2021 - 06.2023
Lecturer on Water Management
University of Malta
10.2020 - 10.2022
Operations Manager
Pleasure & Leisure Ltd
05.2018 - 09.2020
Environment Officer
Directorate for Environment and Climate Change
03.2017 - 04.2018
Blue Book Trainee
EU Commission
10.2016 - 02.2017
Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer - Wind Power
RENAC Renewables Academy
Business Sustainability Management -
University of Cambridge
MSc. - Environmental Management
University of Stirling
BSc. - Earth Systems
University of Malta
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