Jean-Pierre Schweitzer
Policy Analyst
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Phone: +32 (0)2 738 7483
Specialist Subjects:
circular economy, resource economics, market-based instruments, beyond GDP, marine litter, biodiversity, health & well-being
Profile:
Jean-Pierre joined IEEP as a Policy Analyst in spring 2015 following an internship with the Environmental Economics Programme in Brussels. In 2014 he completed a masters in Berlin in European Politics focusing on environmental policy and sustainability. Previously he studied Geography at Worcester College, Oxford. Whilst completing his masters he worked at the German office of Climate-KIC supporting their climate innovation team. At IEEP Jean-Pierre has contributed to projects focusing on the economic aspects of environmental policy. He is currently working on development indicators, environmental fiscal reform and the multiple benefits of biodiversity.
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Natura 2000 and Jobs – Scoping the Evidence
The European Natura 2000 network provides job opportunities in sectors ranging from conservation and restoration, agriculture, forestry, fisheries to tourism, recreation, and health.
31 May 2017 -
T20 Policy Briefing: Circular economy measures to keep plastics and their value in the economy, avoid waste and reduce marine litter
There is a growing recognition of the need to address marine litter and rethink our approach to plastics and plastic packaging within the economy. Measures that enable a transition to a circular economy can avoid waste and reduce marine litter, and contribute to keeping plastics and their value in the economy.
26 May 2017 -
Access to Nature Reduces Health Inequalities: An IEEP Briefing
Improving access to nature can help address health and social challenges across Europe and reduce health inequalities.
24 Mar 2017 -
Plastics, Marine Litter and the Circular Economy
Briefing and three product fiches explore circular economy solutions for reducing the flow of plastic waste into the oceans.
24 Oct 2016 -
Understanding the consequences of changing biomass demand for energy
Understanding the consequences of increased biomass demand for energy on the environment is central to the development of future policy on renewable energy in Europe. This study seeks to help answer this need by modelling different levels of biomass demand for energy and the consequences for land use and forest based industries.
19 Oct 2016 -
New study on the Health and Social Benefits of Biodiversity and Nature Protection
Protecting nature and biodiversity is helping to tackle urgent health and social challenges across Europe. A new IEEP study shows how urban, suburban and rural green areas bring multiple and often overlooked benefits to society.
25 Aug 2016 -
Assessing the Potential for Environmental Fiscal Reform in the EU-28
A study for the European Commission assesses the potential economic and environmental benefits of environmental tax reform across the 28 EU Member States.
22 Jan 2016 -
How to stimulate a bio-economy based on waste? – A study for the UK Government
Waste resources have the potential to provide a core component of developing bio-economies across the globe. A new IEEP report reviews how waste has been incorporated into existing bio-economy strategies, and the conditions that have enabled this.
29 Jun 2015 -
Case studies focusing on different types of environmental crime
IEEP, as being part of a 40-months EU-funded research project, produced three case studies focusing on illegal e-waste shipment, illegal localised pollution incidents and illegal fishing.
11 Mar 2015