Chiara Maillart

I’m a dual-degree student in Engineering (ISARA Lyon – specialized in agriculture, environment & food systems) and Management (EM Lyon Business School), with a strong interest in sustainability, project management, and social impact.

I deepened my expertise in territorial risk management and land-use planning through a five-month specialization at ISTOM Angers, with a focus on local environmental transitions.

In 2023–2024, I took a gap year to backpack solo around the world — 6 months in South America and 6 months in Asia. This transformative experience strengthened key soft skills such as adaptability, intercultural communication, autonomy, and resilience. It also deepened my motivation to contribute to impactful projects in sustainability and social innovation.

My journey has also been shaped by a deep curiosity and willingness to explore new cultures. I took a gap year to travel solo around the world — 6 months across South America and 6 months in Asia — which strengthened both my resilience and intercultural awareness.

Alongside my studies, I’m actively engaged in promoting inclusion and diversity. I directed a short film, Entre deux mondes, about deafness and disability, which led me to speak at several conferences and webinars.

I also served as Deputy Vice President for Representation at the National Bureau of Engineering Students (BNEI), where I worked on inclusion, access to higher education, and diversity within engineering schools in France.

With a multidisciplinary background and a strong personal commitment to sustainability and social justice, I am eager to contribute to projects that create meaningful environmental and societal impact.
 

At the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, I am contributing to work on climate change and natural resource sustainability. My role involve: 
- Supporting research and data analysis related to climate change, water resources, energy, agriculture, biodiversity, and the circular economy. 
- Contribute to background notes, talking points and policy briefs for activities related to the cluster. 
- Prepare literature reviews, research papers and presentation. 
- Organize and contribute to the preparation and implementation of meetings and workshops. 
- Attend events: UNECE Sustainable Energy Week 2025 (Geneva) and 14 IFESD (Skopje).

I took a gap year to travel solo around the world with just a backpack, exploring South America and Asia.

This human adventure pushed me out of my comfort zone, exposed me to new cultures, unexpected challenges, and — most importantly — taught me a great deal about myself and others.

It significantly strengthened key soft skills such as autonomy, adaptability, intercultural communication, and stress management. Today, this experience fuels my desire to contribute to concrete projects with strong environmental and social impact.

Coop: Student job held alongside my studies, which allowed me to develop:

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
• Attention to detail in handling cash and payment procedures
• Reliability, punctuality, and resilience

A valuable hands-on experience with direct customer contact and fast-paced work dynamics.

ISARA Lyon; Engineer diploma, Agronomy, environment and food industry

EM Lyon: Double degree with ISARA Lyon dedicated to innovation management, collective intelligence and entrepreneurship. 

 - Managing international teams 
- Power and politics 
- Geopolitics to globalisation
- Climate Strategies for Organisation

ISTOM
Specialization, Territories, risks and development 
Specialization of 5 months of courses and an expert mission with the Fécamp Caux Littoral agglomeration as part of a follow-up of the hydrological network and natural environments, including 2 weeks in the field. 
- Contexts and global issues concerning water resources and biodiversity 
- Methodologies for characterizing and assessing water and biodiversity 
- Spatial analysis tools for environmental assessment 
- Sustainable management and development of natural resources