The coronavirus crisis as a combined health and economic crisis has shown how highly fragile our differentiated economic system, which is geared towards short-term efficiency, is. One way out is the circular economy. Regional economic and resource cycles in particular are important for future viability, as local and regional circular value creation is more sustainable, increases the resilience of societies in times of crisis and strengthens social justice and inclusivity. The "Circular City Berlin" project analyses and promotes innovative approaches to the circular economy in various sectors in Berlin. In view of the growth of the Berlin metropolis as well as urban densification and increased economic prosperity, the long-term sustainable design of urban resource flows is increasingly coming into focus.

The project is part of the joint project "Wissen.Wandel.Berlin: Transdisziplinäre Forschung für eine soziale und ökologische Metropole" of the Ecornet Berlin research network and is being carried out with the financial support of the Governing Mayor, Senate Chancellery - Science and Research Berlin.