Simon is currently pursuing a Master's in International Affairs at the Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID). His master's thesis focuses on sustainability and circular design approaches to plastic packaging. Previously, he obtained a Master's in Standardization, Social Regulation and Sustainable Development at the University of Geneva. His thesis focused on the current state of plastic production and pollution in Colombia as well as the interlinkages between Colombian single-use plastics policies and the WTO Agreement in Technical Barriers to Trade. He also obtained a BA in International Relations at the University of Geneva.

Selected Publications 

• Deere Birkbeck, C., Sugathan, M., & Ardila Eraso, S. (2022). The WTO Dialogue on Plastics Pollution: Overview and state of play. Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS).