GreenCape
Kirsten Barnes is an experienced expert in the circular economy and environmental science. Currently serving as an Expert Circular Economy Analyst at GreenCape since May 2014, Kirsten has focused on identifying barriers and interventions to enhance the waste economy in the Western Cape. Previous roles include a WMRIG representative at WCRAG from 2011 to 2015 and an Environmental Scientist at Waste Plan from December 2009 to May 2014, where Kirsten concentrated on waste management and recycling. Academically, Kirsten holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science and Chemistry from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Further academic experience includes postdoctoral research at the University of Cape Town and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, specializing in wetland biogeochemistry and sulphate reduction in extreme environments.
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GreenCape
GreenCape is a non-profit organisation that drives the widespread adoption of economically viable green economy solutions in South Africa. We work with businesses, investors, academia and government to help unlock the investment and employment potential of green technologies and services, and to support a transition to a resilient green economy. We are a not-for-profit organisation established in 2010 to support the development of the green economy in the region. Our vision GreenCape’s vision is a thriving prosperous Africa mobilised by the green economy. Our ambition To be globally relevant in driving the uptake of green economy infrastructure solutions in the developing world context. What do we do? We work at the interface between business, government and academia in order to identify and remove barriers to economically viable green economy infrastructure solutions in developing countries, thereby catalysing their replicable and large-scale uptake to enable each country and its citizens to prosper.