Ship-source Pollution Prevention
Prevention and control of operational pollution from ships, including waste management and port reception facilities.
International advisory · Malta
Lilia Khodjet El Khil, PhD
Independent Consultant
At the intersection of maritime policy, international cooperation and sustainable development.
Supporting organisations in designing effective programmes, strengthening governance, building partnerships and translating policy commitments into practical results.
Based in Malta · Working internationally · English & French
Sectors of expertise
International Cooperation & Programme Management
Multicountry programme design, delivery, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and donor-funded technical cooperation.
Governance, Policy & Strategic Advisory
Institutional and regulatory analysis, policy development, implementation strategies and stakeholder engagement.
Maritime & Environmental Sustainability
Specialised expertise in marine environmental governance, ship-source pollution prevention, international maritime regulation and sustainable shipping.
Areas of specialisation
Specialist advisory experience in maritime environmental protection, ship-source pollution and the implementation of international and regional frameworks.
Air Emissions & Sustainable Shipping
Ship air emissions, maritime energy efficiency and environmental measures supporting more sustainable shipping.
Marine Pollution Preparedness & Response
Oil pollution preparedness, contingency planning, emergency response cooperation and OPRC-related frameworks.
Marine Biodiversity & Invasive Aquatic Species
Ballast water management, biofouling and measures to protect marine biodiversity from invasive species.
Marine Protected Areas & Marine Environmental Protection
Marine protected areas, particularly sensitive sea areas and regional approaches to ecosystem protection.
International Maritime & Environmental Law
International conventions, regional agreements, legal and institutional analysis, and national implementation.
How I can support your organisation
Flexible, assignment-based support for international organisations, public institutions, regional bodies, consultancies and private-sector partners.
Technical, Legal & Policy Advisory
Legal and institutional assessments, technical reports, regulatory guidance, sustainability and advocacy strategies, and implementation roadmaps.
Training & Knowledge Sharing
Training needs assessments, tailored curricula and learning resources, courses, technical workshops and knowledge exchange.
Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement
Policy consultations, expert and intergovernmental meetings, workshops, stakeholder dialogue and partnership facilitation.
Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation
Project concepts and proposals, results frameworks, implementation planning, donor reporting, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and project reviews.
Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation
Donor and funding opportunity identification, fundraising approaches, co-financing proposals and institutional or public–private partnerships.
Communication, Visibility & Outreach
Awareness and outreach strategies, conferences, knowledge products, communication materials and specialist review in English and French.
Experience & selected achievements
International and private-sector experience spanning policy, technical cooperation and programme implementation.
20+Years of experienceAcross international organisations, regional institutions and the shipping industry.
50+Countries engagedAcross professional work, regional cooperation initiatives and international programmes; indicative estimate.
US$10.9MCombined budgets of two projects managedGloFouling Partnerships and TEST Biofouling — not a total for all career projects.
About me
I am a maritime lawyer by training and an international consultant with over 20 years of experience spanning maritime environmental governance, international technical cooperation, programme management and strategic advisory work.
My career has brought together work with international and regional organisations, the commercial shipping industry, national administrations, regulators, research institutions, industry associations and a wide range of public and private stakeholders. This breadth of experience has given me a practical understanding of how policy is developed, how organisations operate and what it takes to turn commitments into action.
I combine legal and policy analysis with hands-on experience in designing and delivering international programmes, facilitating cooperation, developing partnerships and supporting sustainability initiatives. I work across institutional and sectoral boundaries, bringing different perspectives together to help organisations achieve tangible results.
Let’s discuss your project
For consultancy assignments, collaborations and professional enquiries, please get in touch by email or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Email me →Connect on LinkedIn →contact@khodjet.com