Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)

March 7, 2025

India recently launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3).The initiative was announced by the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs to promote sustainable urban development.
About Cities Coalition for Circularity
- A multi-nation alliance for city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships.
- Announced at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific (Jaipur).
- Aims to promote resource efficiency and a low-carbon economy by strengthening cooperation between policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers.
Key Details of the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum
- Theme: Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific.
- Venue: Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Organized by:
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (India)
- United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD)
- Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Supported by:United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP),
Japan’s Ministry of Environment & Other international and regional organizations.
Jaipur Declaration (2025-2034) to be adopted – a nonpolitical, nonbinding commitment guiding the next decade’s efforts towards resource efficiency and sustainable urban development.