ICLEI has a wide array of experts in the field of circular economy that offer training and technical assistance to local and regional governments, while representing them in European and global policy processes in order to:

• Support local governments identify and employ the full range of levers at their disposal to promote the transition to a circular economy.
• Input into the development of local Circular Economic Action Plans, and the implementation of Circular Systemic Solutions
• Ensure the circular transition is understood and positioned within an effective European multi-level governance dialogue.

In addition, ICLEI is actively involved and engaged in a number of strategic frameworks and initiatives, including various CCRI Associated Partners:

• European Circular Cities Declaration (CCD) – launched by ICLEI in 2020, in collaboration with a wide range of European stakeholders, including the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the EIB, EESC, Eurocities, Circle Economy, Metabolic, CSCP and others. This invites cities and regions to sign up to 10 commitments designed to promote the transition to a circular economy. So far 75 city and regional administrations have signed the Declaration.
• European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) – a joint initiative by the European Commission and the European economic and Social Committee (EESC), designed to promote exchange between circular economy stakeholders. ICLEI sits on the Coordination Group for the platform, and takes part in two of the Leadership Groups (on Cities and Regions, and on Circular Procurement).