Stage 1: how she learned it
Formal education and professional experience as a Biology teacher.
Established a scientific foundation and the ability to communicate environmental concepts to students of different ages.
Education for Sustainable Development / Environmental Education
Malta
Cynthia Caruana
Sustainability Specialist supporting schools in Malta and Gozo
A biology teacher who spotted a gap for sustainability in schools — now supporting schools across Malta and Gozo to hit their sustainability targets, 16 years and a PhD later.
Senior (15+ years)
Career pathway
Stage 2: skills acquired
Master's degree in the field, followed by joining the EkoSkola programme within Malta's Education Directorate in 2010.
Transitioned into environmental education and began supporting schools in integrating sustainability into their educational activities and practices.
Stage 3: how she learned it
Managing sustainability initiatives including a 3-year EU project across 50 Maltese schools, building school-council partnerships, and developing an Active and Sustainable Mobility campaign.
Strengthened cooperation between schools, local councils and communities, with participating schools continuing sustainability work well after project funding ended.
Stage 4: how she learned it
PhD studies undertaken part-time over approximately six years, alongside continued mentoring and supervision.
Strengthened her expertise and opened further pathways for professional development within the sustainability/education field.
Stage 5: how she learned it
16 years of professional experience, research, mentoring and continuous learning, including the use of AI and language-learning tools.
Supports schools in Malta and Gozo in reaching sustainability targets and promotes approaches that encourage students to critically assess environmental issues and take positive action.
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