Vivian Barlach Albertini

Vivian Barlach Albertini recently earned her MS degree in Environment and Development at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, where she conducted research on the practices of Industrial Symbiosis and Industrial Ecology among firms in the UK. Prior to joining the New Economics Institute, she worked in environmental education at a botanic garden in South Florida and as an events planner. A Brazilian native, Vivian was introduced to environmental issues from a very early age and has always believed in the possibility of finding a positive balance between sustainable economic development and environmental conservation. An avid international news reader, she is always searching for new trends in economic thought and policy, particularly in ecological and de-growth economics. In her spare time, Vivan enjoys cooking and home brewing.