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European Circular Cities Declaration
Updated on 27.01.2026
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.
Target audience:
EU initiatives
Countries:
European Union,
Albania,
Türkiye,
Switzerland,
United Kingdom
Website:
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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.
Key services provided for the circular economy:
- Peer to peer exchange
- Dissemination
- Documentation of best practice
List of relevant material
Description of future collaboration with CCRI-CSO
As complementary outreach channels to cities and regions the CCRI and CCD will continue to work closely together to promote the circular transition at the territorial scale.
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Key contact person
Territories involved
Key services provided
