BIR adds new trade and environment policy officer

The Brussels-based Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has hired Dasa Paulikova as its new trade and environment policy officer. She will be joining Trade & Environment Director Alev Somer on BIR’s advocacy team, dealing with international legislation and trade issues.

According to the BIR, Paulikova has four years of professional experience in regulatory affairs at the national, EU and UN level, with a specific focus on environmental policies and sustainable management of chemicals to protect human health and the environment. Throughout her career, she has been actively engaged in a wide range of EU policies and global initiatives. Notably, she served as a member of the European Chemicals Agency's expert group responsible for regulating harmful chemicals.

During her career, Paulikova participated in the development and preparation of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, which forms a crucial part of the European Green Deal. This strategy aims to foster synergies between chemicals legislation and waste legislation, addressing critical issues such as hazardous chemicals in products. Her involvement underscores her expertise and dedication to advancing sustainable practices within the chemicals industry, the BIR adds.

Originally from Slovakia, Paulikova pursued her education in environmental science at various universities in Slovakia, Switzerland and Sweden. She holds a Master of Science degree in environmental geochemistry. Moreover, the BIR says she is fluent in English, Slovak and Czech, with the ability to communicate effectively in German.

“In light of the many trade and legislative issues, BIR leadership is putting more and more emphasis on the organization’s advocacy work. With Dasa, we are welcoming a very promising colleague who is a great fit for our team here in Brussels,” says BIR Director General Arnaud Brunet.

BIR members will be able to meet Paulikova in person at the World Recycling Convention in late October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.