BHALLA India

Author of India's first book on Circular Economy, editor of the Journal on Circularity, founder and Managing Director of International Council for Circular Economy, Shalini is a true leader who has rep-resented India on multiple international platforms. She writes for many Indian as well as international magazines. She is a part of several policy and developmental programs of federal and state bodies in India. A member of technical committee at ISO/TC 323, she got CE embedded in formal education in India. Her recent paper was published by the Economic Advisory council to the PM & G20 compendi-um. She is leading the Global South and North collaboration discussions at the WCEF & 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. Shalini

Oct. 22 (Wed)

Time Session
9:30am
10:40am
 
[A-P1] International Panel 1:
From Waste Recycling to System Transformation: National Circular Economy Roadmaps from an Asian Perspective
In the face of climate crisis and resource challenges, circular economy is gradually becoming the core strategy for policy development in various countries. This session will discuss the experience of different countries in making their "Circular Economy Roadmaps", with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. It will explore how countries can move beyond a waste management and recycling-oriented mindset toward a systemic transformation covering design, manufacturing, consumption, and reuse, and how to develop circular strategies that are locally adaptable to diverse industries and cultural contexts. Taiwan will also present the latest draft of the "Circular Economy Roadmap" and invite international partners to share their experiences and provide feedback.
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  • MikeVAN DER VIJVER Moderator Co-founder / Chief of Meeting DesignerOrange Gibbon Ltd.
  • ShinsukeMURAKAMI Panelist ProfessorGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
  • Chi-MingPENG Panelist MinisterMinistry of Environment
  • StephanieDOWNES Panelist Executive Director for the Asia-PacificThe Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
  • Shalini BHALLA Panelist Managing DirectorInternational Council for Circular Economy (ICCE)

Oct. 23 (Thu)

Time Session
1:30pm
2:50pm
[A+] Emerging Opportunities in Asia: Pathways & Trends
Covering topics from startup investment and ecosystem building to industrial applications and cross-border cooperation, the session highlights Asia’s diverse pathways of transformation and offers participants deeper insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the region’s role in the global circular transition.
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