Beth Kasumovic
Unit Head, Partnerships (Programs and Innovation Division), NSW Environmental Protection Authority
Living in Botany, Australia
Beth Kasumovic is an environmental scientist, living on Dharawal lands of Botany Bay, NSW, Australia. Currently Beth is the Unit Head of Circular Economy Connections at the NSW EPA, working with local government to embed circular economy thinking and practice in their organisations and collaborate with others in their governing area for greater impact across the state while at the same time, helping the NSW government achieve its targets and priorities set out in the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy (2021-2041).
Her background in contaminant hydrogeology, waste management and more recently circular economy has given her an excellent understanding of pollution risks in our environment, the importance of tracking emerging contaminants and environmental risks, and meeting climate targets to build resilient communities. Her strengths in building trust with stakeholders experiencing the effects of climate risks both physically and financially has led to well-established relationships where honest and open conversations can happen. This, along with an evidence-based and scientific approach to understanding the environmental problems in NSW, allows her to work across government, industry, academia and community to bridge the gap between policy, regulation, local government and community priorities.
Her commitment to environmental stewardship has led to the development of numerous initiatives led in partnership where she maintains oversight on current environmental issues and identifies the levers to pull to affect change. Currently, Beth offers her expertise for circular economy action by participating in cross-government agency projects in areas of sustainable procurement, waste infrastructure planning, waste data management and supporting local government to build capabilities to create a save and circular economy. In her spare time,
Beth maintains a close connection to nature through regular bush walks and ocean swims, monitoring coastal systems, removing litter, living sustainably, and volunteering locally.
