Which declaration was unanimously adopted at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific?

The Correct Answer is ​Jaipur Declaration.

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• 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific Concludes with the unanimous adoption of Jaipur Declaration by member countries.

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• The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded with the unanimous adoption of the ‘Jaipur Declaration’ by the member countries.

• A guidance document was prepared to suggest indicative strategies to countries based on their national policies, circumstances, and capabilities.

• The Jaipur Declaration includes the creation of a global knowledge platform called C-3 (Cities Coalition for Circularity) to promote collaborative efforts in circular economy practices.

• The Jaipur Declaration highlights goals for different waste streams, resource efficiency, sustainable material consumption, and addresses issues related to informal sectors, gender, and labor.

• The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum was held from 3rd to 5th March 2025 at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. The theme was “Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific.”

• The forum witnessed high-level participation, with the Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, inaugurating the event along with ministers from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana.

• Physical participation included delegates from 24 Asia-Pacific countries, including ministers from Japan, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Maldives.

• Nearly 200 international delegates, including government officials, experts, and private sector representatives, joined the forum, alongside 800 delegates from India (33 States & UTs, 15 line ministries, private sector, and technical institutions).

• The forum also had representation from 75 cities, including 9 international and 66 Indian cities.