12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum

• 27 Feb 2025

Why in News?  

India is going to host  the 12^th Regional 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)  and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific. It will take place at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur on 3-5 March 2025. 

  Key Points   

• About the Forum:  
  • The theme of the event will focus on “Realising Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia Pacific”. 
  • Objective: 
    • This conference will serve as an important platform to promote 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and circular economy in the Asia-Pacific region . 
    • It aims to provide policy inputs to government officials and exchange best practices.  
    • The forum focuses on promoting circular economies and supporting progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and carbon neutrality in the Asia-Pacific region. 
  • India's Leadership and Vision: 
    • India's 'India Pavilion' will showcase its achievements in the field of 3R and Circular Economy, reflecting India's holistic government approach.  
    • India has hosted this forum earlier at Indore, Madhya Pradesh in 2018. 
• Jaipur Declaration: 
  • The Forum will conclude with the adoption of  the 'Jaipur Declaration' to promote the transition to a resource-efficient, circular economy in Asia-Pacific countries . 
  • The Jaipur Declaration (2025-34) will build on the Hanoi Declaration (2013-23) and will provide a framework for developing 3R and circular economy policies. 

 The Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum 

• This forum was launched in the year 2009 by the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD). 
• It plays an important role in promoting sustainable development in Asia-Pacific countries. 
• It aims to provide policy strategies for mainstreaming 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) and circularity in the Asia-Pacific region and to serve as a platform for sharing 3R best practices.