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Yokohama Leads Asia-Pacific in Circular Economy Action, Eyes Green Expo 2027
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News18•29-09-2026, 13:45
Yokohama Leads Asia-Pacific in Circular Economy Action, Eyes Green Expo 2027
- •Yokohama City hosted the Asia Pacific Circular Economy Forum, bringing together 30 cities to expand circular economy initiatives, with participation growing to 43 cities from 11 countries since the Asia Circular Cities Declaration adoption last November.
- •Yokohama's leadership is rooted in its historical success in reducing waste despite population growth, demonstrating effective citizen cooperation.
- •Tomomi Yamashita, Director General of Yokohama City’s International Affairs Bureau, emphasized the global demand for a transition to a circular society and Yokohama's role in fostering collaborative action.
- •ICLEI Executive Director Togo Uchida highlighted the forum's focus on concrete actions, cooperation with private sectors and international organizations, and the urgency of implementation.
- •Yokohama City will accelerate its circular economy activities towards Green Expo Yokohama in 2027, planning to reuse facilities from the 2025 Osaka Expo as a symbol of circular economy principles.
Key Questions Answered
Yokohama City's leadership is motivated by its historical success in decreasing waste despite a growing population through citizen cooperation.
Following the adoption of the Asia Circular Cities Declaration last November under Yokohama's leadership, participating cities have increased to 43 cities across 11 countries.
Yokohama City's activities will be accelerated towards the Green Expo Yokohama in 2027, where some facilities from the 2025 Osaka Expo will be reused as a symbol of the circular economy.
