Consider the following statements regarding the Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific:

1. The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum was held in Jaipur, India, marking the first time India has hosted the event.

2. The Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum was launched in 2009 to promote sustainable waste management, resource efficiency, and circular economy principles.

3. The Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023) outlined 33 voluntary goals for shifting towards a more resource-efficient and circular economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is option 2.

In News

• The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific was recently inaugurated in Jaipur, India.

Key Points

• Although the 12th edition was hosted in Jaipur, India had previously hosted the forum in 2018 (Indore, 8th edition). Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
• The Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum was launched in 2009 to promote waste management, resource efficiency, and circular economy practices. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• The Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023) was a significant milestone, outlining 33 voluntary goals for a resource-efficient and circular economy in Asia-Pacific. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

Additional Information

• The forum was first established in 2009 in Japan as a platform for international cooperation on the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
• The Bangkok 3R Declaration (2019) focused on tackling plastic waste pollution through circular economy solutions.
• The upcoming New 3R & Circular Economy Declaration (2025-2034) will further advance sustainable resource use across the Asia-Pacific region.