Ghent’s ambitions for a circular transition are stipulated in the city’s Climate Action Plan 2020-2025. Building on a tradition of participation, the city of Ghent is taking action in collaboration with the private sector, the port, the university and its citizens. The Climate Action Plan aims to speed up the transition to a circular economy through actions including reinforcing small-scale circular initiatives in the city, and scaling up the circular economy through the Ghent Cleantech Regional Cluster, a partnership with the port, the university, Cleantech Flanders and the provincial government