Marine Courmont Lelieur works as the head of European and International Affairs at the National Institute for Circular Economy (INEC).

INEC is a French multi-stakeholder association made up of more than 200 public and private organisations: businesses, local authorities, associations, professional federations and universities. Founded in 2013, INEC is now recognised as the leading think tank in France on resource preservation. It aims to promote the circular economy, link up the key issues of the green transition and identify achievable trajectories for making production and consumption models sustainable.

INEC has three main activities :

• Produce and publish studies to meet the need for objective data on the circular economy;
• Shape proposals and work with public authorities to ensure that the legislative framework is geared to the circular economy;
• Support public and private actors as they implement circular strategies.

Marine Courmont Lelieur is in charge of INEC's activities in Europe and around the world. Advocating for resource preservation, she covers topics related to circular economy policies, international partnerships and EU-funded projects. She has a Master's degree in European environmental policies and expertise in the circular economy.