Local and regional authorities wield significant influence over circular systemic changes rooted in community initiatives. Therefore, a bottom-up strategy based on accelerated uptake, replication, scale-up and monitoring of successful initiatives are key elements in achieving circular economy objectives at all levels of governance. In this session, participants will gain insights into lessons learned on the ground, challenges related to public-private partnerships and network governance, the application and use of financial resources, and methods for monitoring circular transformation.

This session was recorded at the World Circular Economy Forum 2024 at SQUARE Brussels Convention Centre on 16 April 2024. The session was organised by European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, with Circular Change, Circular Flanders, Holland Circular Hotspot, European Environment Agency, Interreg MED, Association of Cities and Regions for Sustainable Resource Management and RREUSE.

This session was part of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference 2024 (ECESC) which brings to WCEF2024 a dedicated track showcasing Europe’s progress.

Speakers included Pep Rosenfeld (Founder, Event Host and Comedian, Boom Chicago for Business), Zsolt Kükedi (Member, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Daniel Martín-Montalvo Alvarez (Head, Clean and Circular Economy, European Environment Agency (EEA), Brigitte Mouligneau (Transition Manager, Vlaanderen Circulair, OVAM), Uxue Itoiz (General Director, Government of Navarra), Guido Rink (Vice Mayor, Municipality of Emmen), Daniela Sani (PhD, ART-ER), Janja Ribič (Under-secretary, Slovenian Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy) and Loredana Capone (President, Regional Council of Puglia).