Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)

Why in News?

India launches C-3 initiative at the 12^th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific that held in Jaipur.

• C-3 – It is a multi-nation alliance for city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships.
• It is a critical platform for policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and development partners to discuss and implement sustainable solutions for waste management and resource efficiency as economies in the Asia-Pacific region
• Role – It will act as a catalyst for resource efficiency and a low-carbon economy, strengthening collaboration between policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to build a sustainable future.
• Significance – It is expected to be a game changer in the city- city partnerships across nations.

Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific

• Launched in – 2009, under the aegis of United Nations.
• The word ‘Circular Economy’ was added to the conference title from the 10th forum (2020).
• Objective – To chart pathways and opportunities for realizing circular and zero waste societies in the Asia-Pacific region.
• To provide strategic policy advices to national government authorities in mainstreaming 3Rs.
• To address policies, programs, measures, tools and technologies in the context of achieving
  • Resource efficiency
  • Sustainable production and consumption
  • Integrated solid waste management
  • Sound material-cycle
  • Low-carbon and zero waste society
• To provide a knowledge sharing platform for disseminating and sharing best practices in 3R areas, including new and emerging issues of concern in waste management.

Jaipur Declaration (2025-2034) is a non-political, non-binding commitment that will guide the next decade of efforts towards resource efficiency and sustainable urban growth.

References

1. The Hindu| Launch of Cities Coalition for Circularity
2. PIB| 12^th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum