The Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) Knowledge Hub is a significant project, funded by Horizon programme of the European Commission, aimed at accelerating the transition of Cities and Regions across Europe to a circular economy.
As a key partner in this initiative, ALDA plays a crucial role in fostering involvement and collaboration with EU Cities and Regions, ensuring that Citizens Engagement is at the forefront of sustainable urban development.
ALDA’s Role in the CCRI Knowledge Hub
ALDA brings its extensive experience in promoting good governance and citizen participation to the CCRI Knowledge Hub. By facilitating dialogues between local authorities and civil society, we ensure that the voices of citizens are integral to the planning and implementation of circular economy strategies. This approach enhances transparency while empowering communities to actively shape their sustainable futures. In this context, ALDA’s mission aligns with the CCRI Knowledge Hub by promoting active citizenship, fostering sustainable development and strengthening local governance.
Through the CCRI Knowledge Hub, ALDA advances these objectives by integrating citizen input into circular economy initiatives, ensuring that sustainability efforts are both community-driven and impactful.
Discover the Selected Cities and Regions
The CCRI Knowledge Hub is actively supporting cities and regions across Europe in their transition to a circular economy. This process began with an open call inviting municipalities to apply for the CCRI Mentoring Programme, which offers expert guidance and tailored support to help local governments integrate circular economy principles into their policies and practices. The call was open to cities and regions at different stages of their circular journey, from those taking their first steps to those seeking to enhance existing initiatives.
After a thorough evaluation, several cities and regions across Europe have been selected for the mentoring programmes, designed to support the adoption of circular economy practices. These include municipalities from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway and Ukraine. ALDA actively collaborates with these cities, emphasising the importance of local cooperation to ensure the long-term success of circular economy initiatives.
The selected participants will now engage in a structured mentoring process, starting with a comprehensive assessment of their current policies and strategies. Based on this analysis, they will receive targeted support, including one-on-one mentoring with circular economy experts, customised workshops and access to CCRI resources. The programme focuses on key areas such as public engagement, innovative business models, financial mechanisms and impact assessment, ensuring that each city and region can effectively integrate circular principles into their governance structures.
By working closely with these municipalities, the CCRI Mentoring Programme aims to create lasting impact, supporting cities and regions in building more resilient, resource-efficient communities.
The Importance of Local Participation
Engaging local communities is essential for the success of circular economy projects. ALDA’s collaboration with municipalities facilitates the co-creation of solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of each region. This partnership model fosters a sense of ownership among citizens, contributing to more resilient and adaptable urban environments.
Our involvement in the CCRI Knowledge Hub underscores the vital role of citizen engagement in achieving sustainable and circular urban transformations. By bridging the gap between local authorities and communities, we ensure that the journey towards a greener Europe is inclusive and participatory.
In the coming months, the project will launch a new open call for a second round of the mentoring programme, focusing specific territories. More details will be announced soon—stay tuned by following CCRI and ALDA’s communication channels for updates.