Jessica Kerstjens
Ms Jessica Kerstjens
Project CoordinatorInternational Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)
Jessica works at the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). Through her work at ICLEI she is involved in building Local Government capacity to implement sustainable development. She coordinates the Sustainable Transport Unit, which aims to empower Local Governments to assess and implement options to reduce greenhouse emissions resulting from transport.
During 2000-2001 Jessica spent 6 months working in Thailand, through the AusAID funded Australian Youth Ambassador for Development program. During the placement she worked with staff at the Thailand Environment Institute and a local municipality to identify opportunities for greenhouse action at the local level in Thailand. She enjoyed the challenges of living and working in Bangkok.
Jessica is an enthusiastic and avid traveller, thriving on the opportunity to gain insights into other cultures.