CIRCULAR ECONOMY TRANSITION PAPER SERIESHarnessing Tradefor the Circular EconomyCircular STEPStakeholder Engagement PlatformUNECEAccelerating the Transition towardsa Circlar Economy in the UNECE Region:Harnessing Trade for the Circular EconomyCopyright 2023 United Nations.All rights reserved worldwide.The findings,interpretations,and condusions expressed herein are those of the author(s)anddo not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or member States.The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this in this policy paperof the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)do not imply the expres-sion of any opinion whatsoever concerning the legal status of any country,territory,cityor area,or of its authorities,or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.This paper is intended for learning purposes.The inclusion of company names and examplesdoes not constitute an endorsement by UNECE.Reference to names of fimms and commercialproducts and processes,whether these have been patented,or not,does not imply theirendorsement by UNECE and any failure to mention a particular firm,commercial productor process is not a sign of disapproval.