Conclsuion
Broadening the Circle
Del Carmen teaches us that circularity succeeds when it is rooted in shared identity and community pride. Quezon City shows that when cities nourish what sustains them, circularity can strengthen both climate action and food security. Pasig proves that innovation becomes transformative when everyone, especially those often left out, is invited not just to participate but to lead.
These stories affirm a core truth: circularity becomes real when people claim it as their own. Technology and policy matter but so do trust, collaboration, and the courage to rethink the usual ways of working.
As the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership Specific Objective 2 (Green LGUs) expands to more cities across the Philippines, the task ahead is to deepen what has already begun: advancing inter-local cooperation, designing financing pathways that support long-term circular transitions, and ensuring that every community can participate and benefit.
This collective effort is made possible through the European Union’s support, the leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the co-leadership of the Department of the Interior and Local Government for the Partnerships’ Specific Objective 2 (Green LGUs), and the implementation of the United Nations Development Program together with partners on the ground.
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