Launched in 2009, Forum aims to promote sustainable waste management, resource efficiency, and circular economy principles across the region.
- In 2013, the forum had adopted the Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023), which outlined 33 voluntary goals for shifting towards a more resource-efficient and circular economy.
Key Highlights of Forum
- Jaipur 3R and Circular Economy Declaration (2025-2034): For achieving resource efficient, clean, resilient, sound material cycle and low-carbon society.
- Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3): Launched as a multi-nation alliance for city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships.
- Formation of a working group of member nations to finalize the coalition’s structure and operational framework is also proposed.
- Signing of MoU for CITIIS 2.0: City Investments to Innovate Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) 2.0 is a subcomponent of India’s Smart Cities Mission.
- It is providing financial and technical assistance for promoting a circular economy through integrated waste management projects at city level.
Circular Economy
It is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible.
- It is a departure from the traditional, linear economic model, which is based on a take-make-consume-throw away pattern.
- India’s Initiatives: Swachh Bharat Mission, GOBAR-Dhan Scheme, E-Waste Management Rules 2022, Mission LiFE etc.
