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Lis Suarez Visbal is a researcher specializing in Circular Economy and its social impacts, with over 17 years of experience in sustainable economic development and circular economy research. She has demonstrated the ability to engage stakeholders effectively, manage complex projects, and foster collective action for sustainable outcomes. Her field expertise lies in the textile and apparel value chain, and she has collaborated with various countries including The Netherlands, Spain, Bolivia, India, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Mali, and Thailand to connect producers, consumers, and governments in creating sustainable industry practices. Lis has co-authored book chapters on social impact and the Circular Economy and has published several peer-reviewed articles and white papers. She defended her PhD thesis on Circular Economy's social impacts, providing evidence to policymakers on the necessity of reducing asymmetries in social and environmental effects within the apparel sector. Currently, she is a fellow researcher in the ACT! project, aiming to accelerate the transition to a circular society in the Netherlands. Furthermore, she has been involved in various initiatives including educational programs and research projects focused on sustainable fashion in Canada.
Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Conducting research on the social impacts of circular economy and facilitating sustainable development initiatives.
Department of Psychology