About ACEA
The African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) is a government-led coalition of African countries, with a mission to spur Africa's transformation to a circular economy that delivers economic growth, jobs, and positive environmental outcomes.
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ACEA's Secretariat is hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and is supported by the Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF), the only multi-donors trust funds dedicated to mainstreaming circular economy as an inclusive green growth strategy across the continent, set up by the AfDB.
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NOVEMBER 2025
Global Circularity Protocol LauncheD at COP30, Opening New Pathways for African Businesses
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the UN Environment Programme's One Planet Network have launched the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP) at COP30, a transformative framework developed by over 100 experts across 80+ organizations that standardizes how businesses measure and communicate circular economy performance. For Africa, where MSMEs drive 80% of economic activity yet struggle to access finance and premium markets, the GCP provides the framework to build credibility to unlock opportunities.
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With the African Development Bank's Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) serving on the GCP advisory board, the framework aligns with continental priorities, offering African businesses a competitive advantage in international markets increasingly demanding sustainable sourcing.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Visit this page to explore why Africa's emerging circular economy initiatives are critical to achieving global climate goals, plus other insights on circular economy across the continent.
La feuille de route pour l'économie circulaire du Tchad
