Pratibha Sharma has over 7 years of experience in Solid Waste Management (SWM) sector, working with International Zero Waste Network and Wastepickers’ Organizations in India. Previously she has worked with Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), an international network of more than 800 organizations working towards environmental protection, sustainable development, and human rights; and SWaCH- a Pune based wastepickers’ cooperative. As a Country Coordinator for GAIA India, Pratibha supported the national zero waste movement through research and advocacy, knowledge sharing, and member connect. She specializes in designing, implementation and advocacy of decentralized zero waste systems with focus on recycling, informal sector inclusion and organics waste management. Pratibha is passionate about building multi-stakeholder, people-centric governance structures for SWM policy implementation and strengthening capacity of frontline Grassroots Communities and Urban Local Bodies. Through numerous public lectures, workshops, presentations and study tours,Pratibha has facilitated knowledge exchange for diverse stakeholder groups like Government Officials, International Delegates, Practitioners, Academicians, Citizens at various Regional and International platforms.Her interest areas include decentralized waste management, circular economy, labour rights and a range of issues at the intersection of gender equality, women’s rights and climate justice.
