Chiara Mazzetti is Head of Communications and Events at Ecologic Institute, specialising in strategic communication at the interface of environmental research, policy, and society.

She leads the Institute’s communication strategy, bringing together institutional and project communication to convey its research and expertise clearly and consistently, strengthen its visibility, and foster engagement with key audiences. She heads a cross-functional communications and events team and advises researchers and partner organisations on communication strategies and public engagement. Her approach focuses on the needs of different audiences and the relevance of research to policy and practice.
Her work combines institutional communication with extensive experience in EU-funded projects and European networks. She develops integrated communication and engagement strategies that make scientific knowledge accessible and support exchange between policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and the wider public. Her experience spans digital campaigns, social media initiatives, podcast and webinar series, video conceptualisation, and storytelling.

She also coordinates multipartner networks across Europe and oversees international conferences, stakeholder dialogues, and public-facing event series. Integrated into broader communication strategies, these activities support knowledge exchange, build communities, and strengthen dialogue between science, policy, and society.

Chiara has led communication activities on climate resilience, biodiversity, ocean literacy, food waste, and sustainability transitions, working with European institutions and national ministries. Selected initiatives include the EU4Ocean Coalition and its #YoungOceanWaves contest, REFRESH, REACHOUT, 4i-TRACTION, multEE, and Climate-ADAPT.

She is fluent in Italian, English, and French, and has an intermediate command of German.