Prof Linda Godfrey is a Principal Scientist at the CSIR and Extraordinary Professor at North-West University, South Africa, and holds a PhD in Engineering. She is an internationally recognised expert in waste management and the circular economy, bringing more than 30 years' experience in advancing science, technology and innovation for sustainable resource management in developing economies. She manages Circular Innovation South Africa, supporting the implementation of South Africa's Circular Economy Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy. A passionate communicator, she brings unique insights on how circular strategies can address development, environmental sustainability and social equity. She lectures internationally on solid waste management and on the circular economy in the context of developing countries. She is an International Fellow of the UK Royal Academy of Engineering; a member of the UN International Resource Panel, and a member of the World Resources Forum Scientific Advisory Committee.