The OECD Programme on the Circular Economy in Cities and Regions supports national and subnational governments in their transition towards the circular economy through evidence-based analysis, multi-stakeholder dialogues, tailored recommendations and customized action plans. Its activities are based on three main principles:
- design out waste and pollution
- keep products and materials in use
- regenerate natural systems.
In addition, the OECD has developed the Checklist for Action, which identifies 12 key governance dimensions that are considered to be the key conditions for the transition to the circular economy.
The OECD Scoreboard on the Governance of the Circular Economy complements these activities by assessing existing enabling conditions for a circular economy as well as potential challenges and barriers.
The OECD assessed Berlins governance- and financing-related organization regarding a transition towards circular economy in April 2024.
The final report is expected to be published by the end of 2024.