12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific

Current Context: The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific was held from March 3-5, 2025, at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur, India.

• It aimed to promote sustainable waste management and the transition to a circular economy across the region, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and carbon neutrality targets.

Key Highlights:

• Theme: "Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific."
• Launch of C-3: Introduction of the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) to boost city-level collaboration for sustainability.
• Adoption of Jaipur Declaration: This serves as a framework for regional cooperation in transitioning to a circular economy.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific held?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Jaipur, India
c) Bangkok, Thailand
d) Jakarta, Indonesia

Answer: b) The 12th Regional 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and Circular Economy Forum was held from March 3-5, 2025, at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur, India.