Article
Article type
Report picks by EU CERC
Published
17.3.2026
The continental circular economy action plan for Africa provides a strategic framework to guide Africa’s transition to a circular economy over the next decade. It aims to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and pollution, and support green growth and job creation across priority sectors. The action plan emphasises regional cooperation, policy alignment and investment mobilisation, linking circular economy implementation to climate resilience, biodiversity protection and Africa’s Agenda 2063.
Category: research paper
Month: September 2025
Publisher: African Union
Regions: Africa
Themes: circular economy policy, sustainable growth, climate and biodiversity
Key search terms: continental circular economy action plan, circular economy in Africa, resource efficiency, green jobs, regional policy coordination