India has officially launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) on March 3, 2025, marking an important milestone in the journey toward sustainable urban development. This multinational alliance aims to encourage collaboration between cities, facilitate the sharing of knowledge, and establish partnerships with the private sector to find sustainable solutions for waste management and resource efficiency. The initiative is aligned with India’s Pro-Planet People (P-3) framework, which emphasizes the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, as well as circular economy practices.
Key Highlights of the C-3 Initiative
• Promote urban sustainability by fostering collaboration between cities, policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners.
• The coalition will bring together various nations to share insights and best practices in circular economy principles.
• PM Modi underscored India’s commitment to sustainability and its readiness to share its experiences in circular economy development.
• A working group of member nations will be established to finalize the coalition’s structure and operational framework.
• A key MoU was signed in Jaipur, securing ₹1,800 crore for 18 cities across 14 states, which will act as models for urban sustainability.
