News: The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs recently introduced the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3).
About Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)
- It is a newly launched multi-nation alliance aimed at fostering city-to-city collaboration, knowledge exchange, and partnerships with the private sector to advance sustainable urban development.
- It was Launched on March 3, 2025, at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific in Jaipur, India.
- This initiative underscores India’s commitment to promoting the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle (3R) as well as the broader circular economy.
- Objectives of C-3:
- Promoting Sustainable Urban Development – Encourage cities to adopt circular economy practices to enhance resource efficiency and waste management.
- Facilitating Knowledge Sharing – Establish a platform for policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to exchange best practices.
- Encouraging Private Sector Participation – Foster collaboration with businesses to develop innovative solutions for sustainable waste management.
- Enhancing Regional and Global Cooperation – Enable cross-border partnerships to tackle common environmental and urban development challenges.
About 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific
- The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific was inaugurated in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
- Organized by: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (India), United Nations 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 various other international and regional organizations.
- The forum will endorse the Jaipur Declaration (2025-2034), a voluntary and non-political commitment aimed at shaping the next decade of initiatives for resource efficiency and sustainable urban development.
| Circular Economy The circular economy is a system where materials never become waste and nature is regenerated. In a circular economy, products and materials are kept in circulation through processes like maintenance, reuse, refurbishment, remanufacture, recycling, and composting |
