Session

As cities and regions grow, they face mounting challenges related to resource use, pollution, waste generation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. The transition from a linear to a circular economy offers opportunities to address these issues by redesigning urban and regional systems to minimize waste, circulate materials, regenerate nature, and enhance citizen well-being. This track gathers interdisciplinary research and practical applications of circular economy principles in urban contexts, exploring innovative approaches in design and planning, circular business models, cross-sectoral collaboration, and assessment methods. By discussing state-of-the-art strategies, best practices, and tools, the session aims to support policymakers, urban planners, businesses, and civil society in accelerating the transition toward resource-efficient, regenerative, and circular cities and regions.