Van Niekerk, Jaci

Jaci van Niekerk holds a BSc Degree in Zoology from the University of Stellenbosch and an MPhil in Environmental Management from the University of Cape Town. Her Masters dissertation examined the contribution of the international trade in a medicinal plant – Pelargonium sidoides, to rural livelihoods in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa and the south-western regions of Lesotho. Her work at the EEU focuses on researching issues related to biodiversity – particularly the spheres of ‘Access and Benefit Sharing’ and the commercial use of genetic resources.

Email: jaci.vanniekerk@uct.ac.za / jaci.vn@gmail.com
Phone: 021-6502869