Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) Initiative

Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) champions circular economy practices in urban planning, helping cities worldwide reduce waste, optimize resources, and promote sustainability.

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Context: India has launched the C-3 initiative at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific that was held in Jaipur.

About Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)

It is a multi-national alliance focused on City-to-city collaboration, Knowledge-sharing,& Private sector partnerships.
Its goal is to promote sustainable urban development through waste management and resource efficiency in the Asia-Pacific region.
C-3 will function as a digital platform for knowledge exchange, enabling cities, technical institutions, and technology providers to collaborate effectively.

Objectives of C-3

Promote Circular Economy: Encourage the adoption of the 3R principles—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—to minimize waste and optimize resource utilization.
Enhance Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the exchange of technical expertise and best practices among member cities and stakeholders.

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

This forum promotes 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and Circular Economy in the Asia-Pacific region.
It was launched in 2009 under the aegis of the United Nations.
It provides a platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, and capacity building on sustainable waste management.

Jaipur Declaration

It is a non-political, non-binding commitment to guide sustainable urban development in the next decade.
It focuses on resource efficiency, circular economy and waste management.
It was announced by the Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs during the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia & the Pacific.