Circular economy road maps and strategies are key tools for translating long term ambitions into coordinated action, steering long term systemic change on a national and regional level.
Circular economy road maps and strategies provide essential instruments and structured frameworks for co-creating shared visions, setting targets, defining responsibilities and designing implementation pathways by aligning policies across sectors, engaging stakeholders and guiding investments toward circular solutions. When designed well, they serve as an active force for long-term implementation, supporting alignment between economic, environmental and social objectives, and strengthening coordination across sectors and levels of governance.
The knowledge products below examine how circular economy road maps and strategies can best be developed and implemented, as well as what the leading best practices are, with an emphasis on the EU and lessons gathered that can inspire and help catalyse a circular transition in partner countries across other regions. The knowledge products highlight trends, governance and engagement approaches, and gaps between ambition and delivery, while pointing to practical actions needed to strengthen implementation. Together, they support policymakers and partners in designing effective road maps and strategies that move beyond planning toward effective execution.