URBACT IV Let’s Go Circular! Paving the way for a circular transition of cities
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With Munich as Lead Partner, the URBACT “LET’S GO CIRCULAR! – Paving the way for a circular transition of cities” Network started in June
2023. The cities that take part in the network, apart from Munich, include ClujNapoca in Romania, the Greek island of Corfu, Granada in Spain, Malmö in Sweden, Riga in Latvia, Oulu in Finland, as well as Guimarães and Lisbon in Portugal and Tirana Our understanding of the circular city is depicted
here!
Circular economy is defined as “an economy, where the value of products, materials and resources is maintained for as long as possible and the generation of waste is minimized and goes far beyond simply recycling materials” [1]. One of the chief proponents of the circular economy is to orient systems towards restorative use of resources, leaving the traditional linear consumption model fade away as this entails significant losses in the value chain [2]. The question remains as to how it might be possible to implement this restorative system. Since 2008, the European Commission has been systematically working to tackle this challenge, as the circular economy is perceived to be instrumental in supporting the EU’s commitments
on sustainability.
Most recently, in 2020 and in line with the Communication on the European Green Deal [3], the European Commission adopted the new Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP 2) [4]. The ultimate goal is to stimulate markets for climate-neutral and circular products and services, modernize the EU’s economy and reap the benefits of the transition in the EU and beyond. The European Union has put in place the strategic framework depicted below.
To this end, the URBACT “Let’s Go Circular – paving the way for a circular transition of cities” network is particularly aiming to improve the capacity of the participating cities’ ecosystem to design integrated action plans. It addresses all issues relevant to a holistic strategy of circular city ecosystems, fostering innovative solutions. The aim of this section is to present a broad picture of the current state of play relating to circular economy
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URBACT IV Let’s Go Circular! Paving the way for a circular transition of cities
With Munich as Lead Partner, the URBACT “LET’S GO CIRCULAR! – Paving the way for a circular transition of cities” Network started in June
2023. The cities that take part in the network, apart from Munich, include ClujNapoca in Romania, the Greek island of Corfu, Granada in Spain, Malmö in Sweden, Riga in Latvia, Oulu in Finland, as well as Guimarães and Lisbon in Portugal and Tirana Our understanding of the circular city is depicted
here!
Circular economy is defined as “an economy, where the value of products, materials and resources is maintained for as long as possible and the generation of waste is minimized and goes far beyond simply recycling materials” [1]. One of the chief proponents of the circular economy is to orient systems towards restorative use of resources, leaving the traditional linear consumption model fade away as this entails significant losses in the value chain [2]. The question remains as to how it might be possible to implement this restorative system. Since 2008, the European Commission has been systematically working to tackle this challenge, as the circular economy is perceived to be instrumental in supporting the EU’s commitments
on sustainability.
Most recently, in 2020 and in line with the Communication on the European Green Deal [3], the European Commission adopted the new Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP 2) [4]. The ultimate goal is to stimulate markets for climate-neutral and circular products and services, modernize the EU’s economy and reap the benefits of the transition in the EU and beyond. The European Union has put in place the strategic framework depicted below.
To this end, the URBACT “Let’s Go Circular – paving the way for a circular transition of cities” network is particularly aiming to improve the capacity of the participating cities’ ecosystem to design integrated action plans. It addresses all issues relevant to a holistic strategy of circular city ecosystems, fostering innovative solutions. The aim of this section is to present a broad picture of the current state of play relating to circular economy
