Dr Jack Barrie is an expert on the topic of the circular economy. He holds a PhD (University of Strathclyde) on circular economy innovation policy and has held the previous role of Schmidt-MacArthur fellow with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. In his current role as Research Fellow at Chatham House, Jack leads on pioneering research examining the intersections between the circular economy and international trade, geopolitics, finance (including Green Taxonomies) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Expert
Works on range of different global projects including the EU SWITCH to Circular Value Chains and the UNCTAD SMEP programme. Regularly advises high ranking public sector officials and private sector leaders. Member of UNECE team of specialists UNECE on ESG Traceability of Sustainable Value Chains in the Circular Economy. Expert member on the GIZ Circular Economy Solutions Dialogue (CESD) initiative. Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy of Scotland Member.
Fields of expertise: Environmental policy / climate change