Christopher Ciantar will represent the Nationalist Party on the board of the Environment and Resources Authority following the resignation of Simon Mizzi after three years in the role.

In a statement, the PN said Mizzi resigned for personal reasons.

Ciantar is a graduate of mechanical engineering and has a doctorate in environmental engineering.

He has a particular interest in the circular economy and is currently carrying out research in the field, particularly on biofertilisers.

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