12th regional 3R and circular economic form in asia and Pacific

What does 3R stand for in the 3R and Circular Economy Forum?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

In which year was the Regional 3R Forum launched?

2009

Which organization launched the Regional 3R Forum?

United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD)

What was the theme of the 12th Regional 3R Forum in 2025?

Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific

Where was the 12th 3R Forum held?

Jaipur

Which Indian ministry co-organized the 2025 3R Forum?

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Which UN regional commission supported the forum?

UNESCAP - United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Which foreign ministry supported the forum?

Japan’s Ministry of the Environment

Which institute helped organize the forum?

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies

What major declaration was adopted at the 2025 Forum?

Jaipur 3R Declaration

The Jaipur Declaration is valid for which years?

2025–2034

What kind of commitment is the Jaipur Declaration?

Non-political, non-binding

Which earlier declaration influenced the Jaipur Declaration?

Hanoi 3R Declaration

How many voluntary goals were outlined in the Hanoi 3R Declaration?

33

What initiative promotes 'Pro Planet People'?

Mission LiFE

Where was Mission LiFE launched?

Statue of Unity, Gujarat

When was Mission LiFE introduced?

COP 26 in Glasgow

Who is implementing Mission LiFE?

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change

What is the full form of CITIES 2.0?

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain

CITIES 2.0 is a sub-component of which mission?

Smart Cities Mission

How much investment was signed under CITIES 2.0 projects?

₹1800 crore

What is CEAN?

Circular Economy Alliance Network

What is the goal of CEAN?

Develop zero waste cities

What does GOBAR-Dhan Scheme promote?

Biogas and bio-fertilizer generation

How many biogas plants are operational under GOBAR-Dhan Scheme?

1008

What percentage of Indian districts have operational biogas plants?

67.8%

When was single-use plastic banned in India?

July 1, 2022

Under E-waste Rules 2022, how much e-waste was collected in 2024-25?

5,82,769 metric tons

How much e-waste was recycled in the same period?

5,18,240 metric tons

What major event did India announce it would host in 2026?

World Circular Economy Forum

How many Asia-Pacific member countries countries participated in the 12th 3R Forum?

24

What report was launched to assess progress in 3R initiatives?

The Second State of the 3Rs in Asia and the Pacific

Who inaugurated the 12th 3R Forum?

Manohar Lal

When was the term "Circular Economy" officially added to the Forum?

2021 (10th edition)

A compendium Featuring over 100 best practices on 3R and circular economy was released during the forum by which Institute?

NIUA (National Institute of Urban Affairs)

When was UNCRD established?

1971

UNCRD was created via an agreement between which parties?

UN & Government of Japa

Where is UNCRD’s headquarters located?

Nagoya, Japan

What are UNCRD’s three thematic focus areas?

Integrated Regional Planning, Sustainable Urban Management, Knowledge Management

Which global development agenda does UNCRD support?

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

What year was the Regional 3R Forum first held in India?

2018 (Indore)

‘Extended Producer Responsibility’ is part of which policy domain?

Plastic waste management

Which UN agency supported capacity-building workshops at the forum?

UNIDO

What mobile tool was introduced to track local circular initiatives?

3R India

Which mission co-led the forum from India?

Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban

How many ministries participated in India Pavilion?

10

The Forum focused on achieving which dual goals?

SDGs & Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific

UNCRD was founded under which ECOSOC resolution(s)?

1086 C (1965), 1141 (1966), 1582 (1971)