ISUW 2024 Speaker

Mili has more than three decades of experience in the field of energy and environment with a focus on sustainable development of habitats. She also has done course on Sustainable Investing and Design thinking from Harvard Business School (online). She is a strategic thinker, institution builder, an eloquent speaker and an innovative solution provider. She is proficient in enabling green buildings, climate resilient housing, sustainable financing, affordable housing, sustainable city planning and urban transportation. She is presently leading the development and management of a new global team focused on product and program innovation, thought leadership events and publications, and research activities and partnerships in USGBC. She has led multidisciplinary global teams to develop and implement portfolio of green rating systems for habitats and energy systems (GRIHA, LEED for residential, cities and communities, PEER) that have been widely accepted globally. She has steered programs supported by various multi-lateral and bi lateral donors and banks, such as UNEP, IFC, NHB, KFW, HSBC, ADB and more. Mili has also enabled the development of a large portfolio of green jobs through training and skill enhancement. Mili has been at forefront of policy development and enforcement and has been part of BEE, BIS, Moef committees in relevant initiatives. Mili has authored several books and publications in the domain of Sustainable Habitats and is a regular blogger at The Economic Times. She serves on board of GBCI India and GBPN. She believes in building teams that can leave lasting legacy. Empathy, passion and integrity are her core values. She is also passionate about music and pursues Indian classical music as a hobby.