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4th March 2025 (14 Topics)

Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)

Context

India launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3), a multi-nation alliance aimed at fostering city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships for sustainable urban development. The initiative focuses on waste management and resource efficiency, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

What is C-3?

  • The Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) is a multi-nation alliance aimed at promoting sustainable urban development through city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships.
  • It focuses on waste management, resource efficiency, and circular economy principles in urban areas, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
    • Objectives of C-3
  • Facilitate city-to-city collaboration for sustainable urban practices.
  • Promote circular economy principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - 3R).
  • Encourage private sector participation in waste management and resource efficiency.
  • Share best practices and innovative solutions for urban sustainability.
  • Support policy frameworks for cities to transition towards a circular economy.

Key Government Initiatives Supporting Circular Economy

  • Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 focuses on waste management and sanitation, with an emphasis on waste-to-wealth initiatives.
  • National Resource Efficiency Policy (NREP) aims to promote sustainable resource use and minimize waste generation through circular economy models.
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under Plastic Waste Management Rules mandates corporate accountability for plastic waste collection and recycling.
  • Smart Cities Mission encourages sustainable urban development through innovative waste management and circular economy solutions.
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