About the Forum
EVENT NAME:
High-Level 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific
DATE:
3-5 March 2025
VENUE:
Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur City, State of Rajasthan, India
ORGANIZERS:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA) of the Government of India
Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan (MoE-J)
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP)
United Nations Centre for Regional Development of the Division for Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNCRD-DSDG/UN DESA)
CITY PARTNER:
Jaipur Municipal Corporation
STATE PARTNER:
State Government of Rajasthan
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNERS:
(tbc)
THEME:
Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific
Objectives of the Forum
The objective of the Forum is to chart pathways and opportunities for realizing circular and zero waste societies in the Asia-Pacific region. The Forum further aims to discuss and agree on a new voluntary 3R and Circular Economy Declaration covering the period 2025 to 2034 for achieving resource efficient, clean, resilient, sound material cycle and low-carbon societies in Asia and the Pacific. The new Declaration aims to act as a policy-guiding framework and catalyst for countries to facilitate integration of sustainable consumption and production practices as well as circular economy principles into their overall policy, planning and development, including infrastructure development. The Forum will bring together over 400 participants from Asia and the Pacific, composed of senior government officials, representatives of the United Nations system, scientific institutions, the private sector, development partners, civil society organizations and other stakeholders.
In the context of delivering the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the outcomes of the 2023 SDG Summit and the 2024 Summit of the Future, the Forum will highlight the benefits of setting countries on a sustainable development path and to strive for a world that is safe, peaceful, just, equal, inclusive, sustainable and prosperous, a world in which well-being, security and dignity and a healthy planet are assured for all humanity. The Forum will feature high-level plenary sessions, technical discussions, roundtables and knowledge-sharing opportunities to explore innovative policies, practices, institutional arrangements and technologies.
Special Message from Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi
Message from Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi on the occasion of the event.
Launch of the Second State of 3Rs in Asia and the Pacific Report
During the 12th forum, the report titled “The Second State of 3Rs in Asia and the Pacific – Advancing Circular Economy in Asia and the Pacific Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” was launched.
Media Coverage Report
The Curtain Raiser Event on the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific
The Indian government has officially released its press briefing for the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific, which is now available for viewing on YouTube. This briefing offers valuable insights into this important event!
Other Media Release
Documents
CONCEPT NOTE AND PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
- Draft Concept Note and Programme (final)
COUNTRY PRESENTATION
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- India
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Lao PDR
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Nepal
- Palau
- Solomon Islands
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Viet Nam
PRESENTATIONS AND SPEECHES
Opening Session
- Opening Remarks - by H.E. Mr. ASAO Keiichiro, Minister of the Environment, Government of Japan)
- Special Address 1 - by Mr. Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
- Special Address 2 - by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Keynote Address
- Keynote Address 1 - by Prof. Shinichi Sakai, Dr. & Emeritus Professor of Kyoto University, Advanced Science, Technology & Management Research Institute of Kyoto, Japan
- Keynote Address 2 - by Dr. Heinz Schandl, Senior Scientist, CSIRO, Australia (Pre-recoded)
- Keynote Address 3 - by Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India
- Keynote Address 4 - by Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna, National University of Singapore
Special Address
- Special Address 1 - by Shri Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India
- Special Address 2 - by Prof. Amit Kapoor, Chair, Institute for Competitiveness, University of Stanford
Plenary Session 1
Ministerial (High-Level) Statements
Cook Islands / Nepal / Malaysia / The Philippines (Written / Video)
Plenary Session 2
3R and Circular Economy Towards Resilient, Low-carbon and Sustainable Cities and Communities
Plenary Session 3
Circular Economy Policies -Translating Global Vision into Local Actions
- Presentation 1
- Presentation 2
- Presentation 3
- Presentation 4 / video
- Presentation 5
- Presentation 6
- Panel Discussion
Plenary Session 4
Introduction on “New Declaration on 3R and Circular Economy – Sustainable 3R and Circular Economy Goals for Achieving Resource Efficient, Clean, Resilient, Sound Material Cycle and Low-Carbon Society in Asia and the Pacific (2025-2035)
Plenary Session 5
Nature-based Solutions and Circular Economy
Plenary Session 6
Launch of the Reports
- Presentation 1
- Presentation 2
- The Second State of 3Rs in Asia and the Pacific - Advancing Circular Economy in Asia and the Pacific Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Plenary Session 7
Round Table Reporting Back Session
- Parallel Round Table 1
Presentation 1 / Presentation 2 / Presentation 3
- Parallel Round Table 2
Presentation 1 / Presentation 2 / Presentation 3 / Presentation 4 / Presentation 5 / Panel Discussion
- Parallel Round Table 3
Presentation 1 / Presentation 2 / Presentation 3 / Presentation 4 / Presentation 5 / Presentation 6
- Parallel Round Table 4
Presentation 1 / Presentation 2 / Presentation 3 / Presentation 4
- Parallel Round Table 5
Presentation 1 / Presentation 2 /Presentation 3
- Parallel Round Table 6
Presentation 2 / Presentation 3 / Presentation 4 / Presentation 5
Plenary Session 8
Greening SMEs Towards Circular Society (SDG 9) Including the Role of PPP (Public-Private Partnership)