European Circular Cities Declaration
Updated on 09.01.2023
The European Circular Cities Declaration (ICLEI) is designed to help accelerate the transition from a linear to a circular economy (CE) in Europe. In doing so, ICLEI aims to create a resource efficient, low carbon and socially responsible society.

Activities on circular economy
The European Circular Cities Declaration is focused on the following circular economy principles and actions:
- Allow local and regional governments across Europe to communicate their commitment to supporting the circular transition.
- Provide a shared vision of what a ‘circular city’ is.
- Underline the critical role that local and regional governments need to play in making circular transition happen.
- Establish a community of committed organisations to share their experiences, challenges and successes.
List of relevant material
Description of future collaboration with CCRI-CSO
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City
Region
Cities
large 500 000-200 000, medium 200 000-50 000, and small cities 50 000-5 000
Regions
predominantly urban regions, intermediate and predominantly rural regions, refer to TERCET typology NUTS 3 region