Stage 1: how she learned it
Formal professional experience across environmental and climate-related roles.
Built the technical foundation necessary to understand environmental regulation and climate-policy challenges.
Climate Action / Environmental & Climate Policy / EU Governance
Malta
Kristy Bartolo
Technical Attaché on Climate Action, Permanent Representation of Malta to the EU
From environmental policy analyst to representing Malta in EU climate negotiations — proof that green careers can run straight through diplomacy and governance.
Mid (5–15 years)
Career pathway
Stage 2: skills acquired
Professional experience working with environmental and climate-related policies and regulations, and coordinating projects with diverse stakeholders.
Developed the ability to translate policy objectives into practical implementation processes and manage complex, multi-actor projects.
Stage 3: how she learned it
Experience working across interconnected climate and environmental files, combined with direct engagement with colleagues, stakeholders and policymakers.
Developed the ability to understand how environmental, economic and social considerations interact, and strengthened her capacity to advocate for positions in policy discussions.
Stage 4: how she learned it
Participation in international negotiations including the 2023 UN General Assembly ICZM resolution, and direct representation of Malta within EU Council Working Party processes.
Learned to coordinate positions, build consensus across regions and ensure Malta's specific circumstances are considered within EU-wide policy approaches.
Stage 5: how she learned it
Continuous learning, professional networks, mentoring and direct negotiation experience.
Contributes to negotiations on the EU 2040 climate target, post-2030 climate and energy framework, CBAM, ETS, the Clean Industrial Deal, the Automotive Package and NECP governance.
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