The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has confirmed the arrival of Alexandra Vartan, who joined the BIR advocacy team on 17 March as Policy Officer for Trade & Environment.
Vartan (pictured left) brings over four years of professional experience in diplomacy, governance, sustainable development and capacity building, alongside a strong international background gained across diverse institutional settings in Europe. Her experience includes managing EU-funded development programmes and working on climate and energy policy at the European Commission’s DG CLIMA. Most recently, she was a Young Professional at the World Trade Organization (WTO), focusing on trade and environment issues. She contributed to key initiatives such as the Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform, and supported Trade and Environment Week.
“We are delighted to welcome Alexandra to our advocacy team at BIR,” says Alev Somer, BIR Trade and Environment Director. “Her international background, combined with strong experience in trade, climate diplomacy and multilateral policy processes, will be instrumental in advancing BIR’s work, particularly in navigating current trade disruptions and barriers affecting global supply chains and economic stability. As Trade & Environment Policy Officer, she will lead our efforts on ferrous, stainless, critical raw materials and shredders, while closely monitoring global policy developments affecting the recycling industry.”
