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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SEPTEMBER 2025
Circular Economy on Stage at the Africa Climate Summit
With the African Union Circular Economy Action Plan now officially launched, Africa enters a decisive phase: translating continental ambition into delivery at scale.
On 9 September, during the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, the African Circular Economy Facility (ACEF), the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) and UNDP will co-host a high-level dialogue at the African Development Bank Pavilion.
The session will chart the path from national circular economy roadmaps to a unified African-led mechanism capable of driving jobs, resilience and green industrialisation.
The Circular Economy opportunities for Africa
Africa is brimming with potentialities that circular solutions can unlock.
Furthermore, the continent is uniquely positioned to drive transformation through circularity. Learn more about the unique advantages that position the African continent at the forefront of the circular economy transition.
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Get a glimpse of the circular economy opportunities for Africa:
Resources on Circular Economy in Africa
Explore the wealth of knowledge and expertise offered by ACEA to gain a deeper understanding of the circular economy in Africa.
