Introduction

Riga, Latvia

In Riga, circularity grows through collaboration. Led by the Riga Energy Agency, the city connects residents, businesses, NGOs and public institutions through community-led public spaces and circular economy networks, from a library garden to a circular economy forum.

Strategic approach

Riga's strategic approach

Riga positions culture, creativity and community participation as key drivers of the city’s circular transition. Through integrating Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) into the Circular Economy Strategy for 2040, Riga aims to create a more resource-efficient, socially inclusive and innovative urban environment where circular practices become visible, accessible and embedded in everyday life. Click the button to explore the strategy (in Latvian).

Riga Municipality Circular Economy Strategy 2040

Specific Case Studies

Pilots in this city

Circular lifestyle Redefining the Bolderāja Library Garden Riga transformed an underused library garden into a circular community space. Residents helped shape ideas, procurement and prototyping. Read Case Study

Incubation Latvian Circular Economy Forum: Where Business Meets Circular Stakeholders The Riga pilot addressed the lack of a city-level circular economy network. The Forum became a platform for policy, practice and collaboration. Read Case Study

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City story

Riga: Circularity starts with people

A short video on how Riga is advancing the circular economy through citizen engagement, creative solutions and practical projects, from the transformation of Bolderāja Library’s garden to the development of the city’s circular economy strategy.

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Project news

29 May 2026

A circular cultural space opens in Bolderaja

On May 29 a new circular cultural space opens in Bolderāja Library, built with reused materials, outdoor reading areas and space for community life.

10 Sep 2025

On 5 November Riga will host Latvia’s first Circular Economy Forum

Latvia's first Circular Economy Forum will convene in Riga on 5 November, bringing together entrepreneurs, public officials and creative industry leaders to discuss practical circular economy implementation.

19 Jun 2025

CCC project partners participate in EU Green Week event in Riga

On June 16–17, partners of the CCC project came together in Riga to exchange updates, explore shared activities, and discover local initiatives focused on circular economy. A key highlight of the meeting was the EU Green Week partner event – a Circular Economy Breakfast featuring local organisations. The event was held at Sadarbnīca, a newly opened community space and workshop where people can repair or build items and collaborate on sustainable ideas.

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