By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : July 15, 2021 6:31 pm
Widely acclaimed as Ethanol Man, Pramod Chaudhari joins advisory board that comprises bio think tanks, dignitaries from bio & forest industry and market regulators
Europe headquartered World BioEconomy Forum, has announced the induction of Pramod Chaudhari, Founder Chairman of Praj Industries in the advisory board.
This is the first time India has secured such a position, signalling rising prowess of its domestic bioeconomy. Widely acclaimed as Ethanol man, Dr. Pramod Chaudhari joins the World BioEconomy Forum advisory board that comprises bio think tanks, dignitaries from bio & forest industry and market regulators among others. The Forum guides the industry in shaping the future of the evolving Bioeconomy, identifying opportunities to work together to set a wider example on how to deliver a sustainable future.
Jukka Kantola, Founder, World Bioeconomy Forum said, "It is our great pleasure to invite Founder of Praj, Dr. Pramod Chaudhari as a member of the Advisory Board. He is well known and globally recognised in the field of circular bioeconomy and leadership. His visionary and steadfast work is a good reference of what the bioeconomy can add to a sustainable vision. The World BioEconomy Forum continues its journey - this year our major event is in Belem, Brazil and we are looking forward to bringing the Forum to India one day."
Speaking about this development, Chaudhari said, "I am pleased to join the advisory board of the World BioEconomy Forum. It is a respected body and has the immense potential bioeconomy has to offer. I look forward to engaging with other members of the board and sharing my experience and knowledge in this endeavour."
In his three-year tenure, Chaudhari will provide leadership to advance the causes of bioeconomy in Asia Pacific continent, helping step up climate change mitigation endeavours.
World BioEconomy Forum is one of the apex forums in global bioeconomy that provides a platform to different stakeholders namely, policy makers, Bio-based industries, forest industry, chemical industry, associations, Institutes etc. The objective of the forum is to increase awareness on sustainable social and economic development and the efficient use of natural resources through the latest innovations in circular bioeconomy.
The next World BioEconomy Forum will be held on 18-20 October 2021 in partnership with the state of Para, and major bioeconomy associations in Brazil, ABAG and Iba.