Dr Jo Maloney

Dr. Jo Maloney is the Founder and CEO of Climate LinkUP and the QUIN Institute for Sustainable Executive Education. She is recognised for her contributions as a European Commission Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow and a Fellow of the Royal Society of London. With over 30 years of international experience in environmental leadership, Jo has held senior positions in scientific research and development, sustainable policy development, management, and academia. In 2020-2021, she authored the Welsh Government’s Strategic Environmental Assessment for Flood Risk and Coastal Erosion and the Marine Resilience Evidence Report for Wales: Report

Jo began her academic journey at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, with a degree in Zoology with Geology, followed by a PhD in Marine Science. Her expertise spans marine pollution, environmental forensics, and the impacts of human-induced stressors—such as climate change and contaminants—on biodiversity and ecosystems. Throughout her international career, which has included work in Norway, Australia, and the UK, Jo has focused on assessing the transport, fate, and ecological effects of both natural and human disturbances on coastal and deep-sea ecosystems. She has led numerous European Commission-funded projects and has published her research in leading scientific journals. As a university lecturer in Australia, she developed and taught pioneering courses in environmental forensics and statistics, earning recognition for her teaching excellence: Press release

With extensive expertise in marine science, biodiversity, and climate change, as well as experience in graphic design and creative storytelling, Jo is dedicated to bridging the gap between science, education, and industry. She drives global climate and sustainability initiatives that aim to safeguard the natural environment and advance net-zero goals. Jo’s strategic vision and innovative approach have established her as a respected leader in the pursuit of a more sustainable future.