Shalini Goyal Bhalla is a leading expert in the field of circular economy and sustainability. She is the Founder and MD of 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 Circular economy embedded in formal education in India. Her recent paper was published by the Economic Advisory council to the Prime Minister and the G20 compendium. 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 a cooperation of 8 countries. Receiver of several awards, her leadership skills and innovative thinking, have helped shape the global conversation on circular economy and inspire action towards a more sustainable future. She has been recently awarded by Ministry of Environment and Foreign affairs of Finland for her work in Climate action.