In 2023, signatories of the Circular Cities Declaration were asked to report on their progress in transitioning towards a circular economy. 

54 cities and regions from all over Europe contributed to this Progress Report which provides an overview of how the circular economy is being implemented by cities, the challenges they are facing, and how they are showing the way forward.

It also sheds light on measuring and reporting progress, as what isn’t measured cannot be effectively managed, and regenerating nature, a central yet often overlooked principle of the circular economy.

This Progress Report will bring valuable insight for decision makers at every level of government. To cities, it will provide inspiration, and to governments or to the EU, it will hopefully inform policies.