Webinar on “Circular Economy for Sustainable Development”

Webinar on “Circular Economy for Sustainable Development”

The Department of Civil Engineering, Ahalia School of Engineering and Technology, successfully organized a webinar on “Circular Economy for Sustainable Development” on 18th December 2025 at 7:00 PM. The session was conducted under the Institution’s Innovation Council initiative.

The webinar was delivered by Dr. Hema Nalini A. V, Dean (Research), Professor and HoD, Civil Engineering, MEAEC, Perinthalmanna. She provided an insightful overview of the circular economy concept, emphasizing its importance in reducing environmental impacts and promoting sustainable growth.

Key topics discussed included:

 Fundamentals of circular economy

 Difference between linear and circular economic models

 Application of circular economy principles in civil engineering and construction

 Role of engineers in achieving sustainable development goals

The session was interactive, with students actively participating in discussions and clarifying doubts related to sustainability practices in engineering projects.