Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific
Kartavya Desk Staff
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?
• 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.
• 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:
• 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).
• 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:
• 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.
• 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.