Shalini Goyal Bhalla

Shalini Goyal Bhalla is a leading expert in the field of circular economy and sustainability. She is the founder and MD of the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE), a leading Indian think tank that promotes adoption of circular economy practices both nationally and globally. Author of India’s first book, she got the circular economy embedded in formal education in India. The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and the G20 compendium both published her most recent paper. She is the editor of India’s first journal on circular economy that promotes research, innovation, and policy. She is a recognized global thought leader with several authored publications in her name. She is leading the Global South and North collaboration discussions at the World Circular Economy Forum & representing the cooperation of 8 countries. Receiver of several awards, her leadership skills and Innovative thinking has helped shape the global conversation on the circular economy and inspire action towards a more sustainable future. The Ministry of Environment recently gave her an award and Foreign Affairs of Finland for her work in climate action.