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This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the governance of the circular economy (CE) in urban settings. It identifies key barriers to implementation—such as administrative silos and a lack of holistic data—and provides four strategic recommendations for urban policymakers to accelerate the transition toward resource-efficient and resilient urban systems.

The CASCADE (Community Safety Action for Supporting Climate Adaptation) project is a 24-month initiative funded by the European Union's DG ECHO to enhance resilience in the Baltic Sea Region by integrating civil protection and climate change adaptation expertise.