Circular economy team: Austria-wide support for municipalities begins

October 2025 marks the start of the project funded by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management (BMLUK) „Circular economy team“. The aim is to support municipalities and regions throughout Austria in implementing specific circular economy measures - from circular procurement and repair and reuse initiatives to regional programmes for reuse, repair and shared use.

The project makes a significant contribution to the implementation of the Austrian circular economy strategy and strengthens municipalities as key players in resource conservation, regional resilience and local value creation.

Our offer for municipalities

From 2025 to 2029, municipalities will have access to a comprehensive, practical programme:

• Participation in Austria-wide conferences and webinars
• Consultancy and support for municipal recycling projects
• Workshops and training formats
• Methods and guidelines for implementation on site
• Multiplier programmes for decision-makers
• Networking with other municipalities and regions
• Access to a digital knowledge platform and learning materials
• Participation in Austria-wide conferences and webinars

The aim is to strengthen existing activities, promote regional cooperation and make tried-and-tested solutions available across the board. Content and services will be rolled out successively from the beginning of 2026.

Save the Date

Circular Economy Summit Austria
7 May 2026, Graz

Further event and participation information will follow.

Project partners

The project is being realised jointly by:

• Resources Forum Austria
• Circular Economy Forum Austria
• Climate Alliance Austria
• Association Climate Model Regions Austria

Supported by funds from the common agricultural policy of the federal government, the federal states and the European Union.

Running time: 1 October 2025 - 31 May 2029
Promotion: Intervention 77-02, common agricultural policy (federal government, federal states, European Union)
Scope of application: All of Austria

Contact person

„Sustainable transformation can only succeed together - across regions and federal state borders. With the circular economy team, we are creating a shared knowledge base, networking existing initiatives and strengthening those who are implementing concrete solutions locally.“
- Valerie-Sophie Schönberg, Circular Economy Forum Austria

Valerie-Sophie Schönberg

Project management „Circular economy team“

valerie-sophie.schoenberg@circulareconomyforum.at

Press release and further information are also available here retrievable.