Context:
India has recently become a member of the Global Alliance for Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE).
About Global Alliance for Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE):
- Aim: GACERE is a group of countries working together to promote a fair global shift towards recycling and using resources wisely.
- Established by the European Union (EU), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Membership:
- Total Members: Currently comprises 17 member countries, including prominent nations like Canada, Japan, Switzerland, India, and the European Union.
- Observer Countries: Mexico and Singapore participate as observer countries, indicating broader interest and engagement in the alliance’s objectives.
Working Areas:
Advocacy for a Just Transition:
- Focus on achieving sustainable consumption and production.
- Contribution to Paris Agreement goals, biodiversity preservation, and pollution reduction.
Mapping Domestic Policies:
- Study existing policies and frameworks supporting circular economy transition and industrial symbiosis.
- Emphasis on successful policies promoting just transitions and sustainable human development.
Identifying Barriers and Gaps:
- Recognize obstacles in decoupling economic growth from resource use and biodiversity loss.
- Explore opportunities for greener global value chains.
Research and Governance:
- Address research needs and governance improvements.
- Focus on specific resources and global coordination.
- Facilitating Global Conversations: GACERE’s efforts align with global goals such as the Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
- Conclusion: It provides a platform for global collaboration on circular economy and resource efficiency. Its objectives encompass advocacy, research, partnership-building, and governance improvement.