About Us

OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE

We envision a Malta where nature flourishes, communities unite, and environmental stewardship is part of everyday life. Through bold collaboration and unwavering support for impactful environmental initiatives, Malta’s land, sea, and wildlife will be safeguarded to create a legacy of abundance for future generations. Collectively, we will shape Malta’s environment to not just be protected, but truly regenerated, through hope, partnership and purpose.

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Our People

Our Executive Director and Foundation Officer are in charge of the day-to-day management and coordination work on the ground, assisted by scientific and technical advisors and the Steering Committee.

The Steering Committee is a core part of MEF’s organisational structure and acts as the funding and decision-making mechanism of the Foundation. As ambassadors of MEF, Committee members leverage their personal networks to promote the organization’s mission and grow MEF’s community. MEF is actively seeking new partnerships to support its work. If you are interested in joining the Steering Committee, please contact sara@maltaenvironment.org .

Our Team

  • Sara Mizzi

    Executive Director

    sara@maltaenvironment.org
    Sara brings over a decade of experience in the conservation sector, along with a deep passion for protecting all living things—great and small. Her career includes working with international NGOs such as Elephant Family and Dazzle Africa, where she has led public, international campaigns, contributed to initiatives addressing human-wildlife conflict and has supported local communities through education and community-led projects across Asia and Africa.
    Beyond her NGO work, Sara is also a wildlife children’s book author and a contributor to international publications, including BBC Wildlife and National Geographic Kids Magazine, where she has spotlighted pressing conservation challenges through her writing.
    Sara believes that storytelling has the power to inspire change, spark action, and safeguard our natural spaces for generations to come.

  • Jean Marc Pace

    Foundation Officer

    jean@maltaenvironment.org
    Jean is an ecologist by training and a lifelong student of the natural world, balancing academic training with real world experiences. Jean holds an MSc. in Forest and Nature conservation from Wageningen University and Research and has worked in regenerative agriculture projects in Europe and East Africa, helping the transformation of our food systems to be the new frontiers of nature conservation, while meeting human needs for nutritious food.
    Jean‘s work experience also includes teaching permaculture design courses, inspiring others to make room for nature in their lives and deepening our understanding of how good food is grown. Besides this, he also has extensive experience in project management and grant management across the full spectrum from grant making at public entities, to fund raising for NGOs.
    Jean always hopes that his work will have a positive impact on both people and planet.

  • Gail Sant

    Non-Executive Director

    gail@maltaenvironment.org
    Gail Sant is a Maltese woman who is personally and professionally motivated by a lifelong love for the ocean. She has a background in biology and global ocean and climate policy. After writing its scoping report in 2022 and working on its inception in 2023 and 2024, she is the Non-Executive Director of Malta Environment Foundation. Gail works with the Nippon Foundation-University of Edinburgh Ocean Voices Programme where she collaborates with international ocean governance partners, such as the UN Ocean Decade.
    During her time working and the many hours she spends outdoors, Gail seeks to learn more about humanity’s relationship with nature and how our systems can reflect the belief that there is no true separation between the two groups. She hopes that through her work, she can be a small part of the paradigm shift towards an equitable, healthy planet for all.

OUR STEERING COMMITTEE

OUR ADVISORY BOARD

ADVISORY GROUP

MEF is currently seeking interested Advisory Group members. The Advisory Group is formed by expert volunteers who suggest projects and add technical or scientific guidance on the strategy of the Foundation. If you would like to be involved, contact sara@maltaenvironment.org