Giulia Malerbi is an animal welfare and global policy expert specializing in translating scientific evidence into stronger laws, standards, and institutional practices. Her experience spans advocacy for terrestrial and aquatic animals, connecting animal protection with global food system transformation and ecosystem resilience. She currently serves as Head of Global Policy at Aquatic Life Institute, building on her earlier work as Corporate Outreach Manager at Animal Equality Italy to advance protections for wild and farmed animals through corporate and legislative initiatives.
Giulia engages with European Union institutions, United Nations bodies such as FAO, and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to advance the inclusion of animal welfare in international policy and standards. Her approach draws on an interdisciplinary academic background.
Giulia holds a bachelor’s degree in Animal Breeding Techniques from the University of Pisa, an MSc in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law from the University of Glasgow, and an MSL in Animal Law Studies from Lewis & Clark Law School. Giulia also serves as a World Animal Day Ambassador for Italy.