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Introduction

Aarhus, Denmark

Aarhus is reimagining community spaces through a circular approach. Led by the City of Aarhus Climate Secretariat and the Lifestyle & Design Cluster, these hubs connect residents, businesses, and experts to spark new ideas.

Strategic approach

Strategic approach for Aarhus

Aarhus' Climate Plan 2025–2030 positions circular economy as a collaborative innovation agenda. The city is committed to supporting an ecosystem for new circular solutions and industrial symbioses through collaboration with local companies and partners. The strategy promotes a holistic approach in which circular principles are integrated into municipal operations while strengthening partnerships to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and promote more sustainable production and consumption. Click the button to read the Aarhus strategic approach (in Danish).

Aarhus Municipality Climate Plan 2025-2030

Specific Case Studies

Pilots in this city

Circular lifestyle Aarhus: Bringing Citizens Together Around Circular Economy Empowering Community Spaces for Circular Lifestyles and Social Innovation Read Case Study

Incubation Aarhus incubation case study Coming soon

Paper Citizen Engagement A guide for cities that use cultural and creative sectors to promote circular lifestyles and activate communities. Download PDF

City story

Change needs space

A short video exploring how community spaces in Aarhus help circular ideas and businesses thrive.

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Latest News from Aarhus

Project news

International artists and experts join 3daysofdesign to explore circular futures

An international Creative Circular Cities delegation joined 3daysofdesign and Circular Days in Copenhagen to explore how design, circularity and local collaboration can shape more sustainable futures.

CCC cities refine their business incubation pilots in Aarhus

From 4 to 6 June the municipality of Aarhus in cooperation with Lifestyle and Design Cluster hosted the second workshop of the “Creative Circular Cities” project – a Business Lab. During the Lab the six cities taking part in the project – Aarhus, Gdynia, Kiel, Riga, Tallinn and Turku – refined their business incubation pilots for facilitating CCSI-supported circular business models.