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This section focuses on tools and methods that can be used to support the development and implementation of Circular Systemic Solutions. The selection covers a variety of topics including, but not limited to, circular economy indicators, resource scanning tools and circular procurement guidelines. 

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Designing participatory transformative processes for just and climate-neutral cities. Methodological Guidelines for Transition Management

This guide supports policy workers in (European) cities who want to design a transformative and participatory process for realising just and climate...

Type of tool or method
Governance tools and methods
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Equality of opportunities/Just transition toward a sustainable and inclusive circular economy, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation
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E-learning module on Innovative and Responsible Public Procurement

The Urban Agenda Partnership on Innovative and Responsible Public Procurement aims to push forward the development and implementation of an ambitious...

Type of tool or method
Circular economy procurement
Impacts: Environmental pollution and land use, Increased recycling rates, Dematerialisation, Competitiveness and innovation, Innovation, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation, Material savings
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EU CE monitoring framework

The monitoring framework on the circular economy (CE), as set up by the European Commission consists of ten indicators, some of which are broken down...

Type of tool or method
Circular economy indicators
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Environmental pollution and land use, Increased recycling rates, Dematerialisation, Material savings, Innovation
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FRONTSH1P: Framework for the Ecodesign activities and Case Study CSS 1 (Wood Packaging)

This document presents the methodology used to implement Ecodesign in FRONTSH1P, relying on the analysis of value chain and life cycle consideration...

Type of tool or method
Strategy design and decision making
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Environmental pollution and land use, Dematerialisation, Increased recycling rates, Competitiveness and innovation, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling, Equality of opportunities/Just transition toward a sustainable and inclusive circular economy, Material savings, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation, Innovation, TRL upgrade
Tools and methods

FRONTSH1P: Policy Framework and Market analysis

The report presents findings from the Frontsh1p project, aimed at identifying best practices to support effective management of the Circular Regional...

Type of tool or method
Governance tools and methods
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Environmental pollution and land use, Dematerialisation, Increased recycling rates, Competitiveness and innovation, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling, Equality of opportunities/Just transition toward a sustainable and inclusive circular economy, Material savings, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation, Innovation, TRL upgrade
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Ganbatte World: explore your city's data

The website is a neatly organised database to explore data-driven insights, solutions, tools and practical examples of the circular economy that can...

Type of tool or method
Circular economy benchmark data
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Environmental pollution and land use, Dematerialisation, Increased recycling rates, Competitiveness and innovation, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling, Material savings, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation

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