Susanne Bodach

Research Group Leader – Integrated Circular Economy Transformations

Research team

Water, growth and inclusion > Integrated circular economy transformations

Areas of expertise

Waste management Energy Urbanization Adaptation Mitigation Circular economy Resource recovery and reuse low-carbon development

Susanne has over 19 years of work experience in sustainability, including years in development cooperation, research and the private sector. Before joining IWMI, Susanne was based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, working as freelance consultant for development organizations, such as UNDP, ADB, GGGI, the World Bank, AIIB, and GIZ. Her core competencies are climate change adaptation and mitigation, circular economy, renewable energy, waste management and climate-resilient buildings and cities.

Current projects

Circular Economy Business-to-Business Solutions for Food Loss and Waste

Latest news for Susanne Bodach

Blogs

A blueprint for scalable water and waste solutions emerges in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is laying the groundwork for circular bioeconomy and paving the way for sustainable development ...

August 11, 2025

A farmer removes cocoa beans from the pods and places them in a sack in Cameroon. Photo: Media Lens King / Shutterstock

Publications

March-April 2025 Research Journal Roundup

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from March and April 2025 ...

May 20, 2025

Blogs

Climate finance can unlock the full potential of circular bioeconomy

An IWMI report explores how climate finance mechanisms can be leveraged to promote circular economy and sustainability ...

April 11, 2025

Blogs

Why invest in a circular bioeconomy in Ethiopia?

There are many advantages to a circular bioeconomy including helping to address critical challenges to food security and resource management ...

May 8, 2024

Features

Reducing food waste: How to make it work?

IWMI addresses global food waste, emphasizes composting, animal feed, and partnerships to reduce waste, protect the environment, and ensure food security ...

September 26, 2023