Dr Jack Barrie

Dr Jack Barrie is an expert in the global transition to an inclusive circular economy, with a particular focus on international policy coordination, national roadmaps and strategies, the role of global trade, and the contribution of the circular economy to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. As a result of his research, he regularly advises high ranking government and intergovernmental officials and private sector leaders.
 
Before joining Chatham House’s Energy and Society programme in 2021, Jack held the role of circular economy policy analyst at Zero Waste Scotland where he developed the research, evidence, analysis and advice on circular economy policy development to support the Scottish Government, which has been recognized as a leading circular economy government.

Jack holds a PhD (University of Strathclyde) on circular economy innovation policy, two masters degrees in Engineering for Sustainable Development (University of Cambridge) and Civil and Environmental Engineering (University of Edinburgh).