Launch of 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)

The United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD), with the support of the Ministry of the Environment of the Government of Japan, launched a report titled “Second State of 3Rs in Asia and the Pacific – Advancing Circular Economy in Asia and the Pacific Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific (Jaipur, India, 3-5 March 2025).

The objective of the report is to assist the member countries of the Forum to improve policies and decision-making for effective implementation of 3Rs and circular economy approaches at the local, regional and national levels. The report aims to provide an opportunity for the member countries to assess their progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs towards a low carbon and resource efficiency society. It is expected to serve as a useful reference for the promotion of 3Rs and circular economy approaches, including the implementation of Jaipur Declaration on 3R and Circular Economy (2025-2034) adopted at the 12th Forum in Jaipur, India, on 5 March 2025.

To view the report, please access the below link:

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)