Giulia has experience in the context of circular economy startups and SMEs, with focus on the proper implementation of business models embedding carbon footprint reduction, resource management in local ecosystems intertwined with socio-economic impacts. Since 2018, she is focused on in-depth research regarding climate mitigation and adaptation synergies, contributing to topic-related publications and working groups.

At IEECP, she is involved in designing, monitoring and evaluating capacity building programmes targeting cities and regions on various topics, including climate resilience replicable practices and innovative financing schemes for energy efficiency (ENERGee Watch, REGILIENCE, PROSPECT+, ESCALATE, ENTRACK). She also contributes to the policy work on regulatory sandboxes closing the design-to-gap market for buildings decarbonisation technologies and materials, with focus on circularity and Digital Heritage (DeCO2), on forest management mitigation practices (OptFor-EU) and MLG dialogue platforms (NECPlatform). Giulia holds a Research MSc in Sustainable Development (Environmental Governance track) at Utrecht University and a BSc in Economics and Management at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. She is an Alumna of EIT Climate-KIC Association.