Source: DD News
Context: The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Jaipur Declaration, promoting sustainable resource use and circular economy principles.
- India proposed the ‘Cities Coalition for Circularity’ (C-3) to enhance global collaboration on waste management and urban sustainability.
About Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific:
- What is It?
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- A regional platform that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to discuss sustainable waste management and circular economy practices.
- Focuses on the 3R principles – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to promote resource efficiency and environmental sustainability.
- Host City: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
- Organized by: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (India), UN Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD), and Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES).
- Supported by: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Japan’s Ministry of Environment, and other global organizations.
- History:
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- Established in 2009, the forum has become a leading conference on sustainable urban waste management in Asia-Pacific.
- Last Forum (2023): Hosted by Cambodia.
- India’s Previous Hosting: Indore (2018, 8th Forum).
12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum (2025):
- Theme: “Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific.”
- Key Outcomes of the Jaipur Declaration:
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- Commitment to Circular Economy: Strengthening waste management systems and sustainable material consumption.
- Launch of ‘Cities Coalition for Circularity’ (C-3): A global alliance for knowledge-sharing and urban sustainability.
- Integration with SDGs & Climate Goals: Aligning circular economy strategies with carbon neutrality and climate resilience.
- India’s Candidacy for WCEF 2026: India announced its bid to host the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026.
- CITIIS 2.0 Initiative: Agreements worth ₹1,800 crore signed for integrated waste management and climate action projects across 18 cities in 14 states.
