Dr Jonas Nzabamwita is a senior research associate at the DSI-NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development, School of Economics, at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. He also teaches Economics and international development courses for the University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (Rwanda). He holds a Ph.D. and an MA in Development Studies from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in the same field. Jonas also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Cum Laude) in Human Resource Management from the University of South Africa. Jonas' work focuses on integrating environmental sustainability and circular economic approaches into development strategies. His research interests cover many topics, including migration, circular economy and inclusive waste management, environmental impacts of informal economies, sustainable livelihoods in the context of climate change, and social protection responses to environmental and economic shocks.