On March 3, 2025, India launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3), a global alliance aimed at promoting sustainable urban development, waste management, and resource efficiency. The initiative seeks to bring together cities, industry leaders, and policymakers to share knowledge and implement circular economy practices, aligning with India’s Pro-Planet People (P-3) approach.

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• India launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) to promote sustainable urban development.
• C-3 focuses on fostering city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and partnerships for waste management and resource efficiency.
• The initiative is aligned with India’s Pro-Planet People (P-3) approach, emphasizing the 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
• A working group will be formed to finalize the coalition’s structure and operational framework.
• The coalition will involve multiple nations to share best practices and experiences in circular economy.
• PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to sustainability and willingness to share its circular economy experiences.
• A significant MoU was signed in Jaipur to secure ₹1,800 crore for 18 cities across 14 states, serving as models for urban sustainability.
• The initiative is a part of the long-standing Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum, established in 2009, which focuses on waste management and sustainability in the Asia-Pacific region.
• The Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023) set 33 voluntary goals to guide the shift towards a circular economy.
• The C-3 initiative marks a major step in India’s leadership in sustainable growth on a global stage.