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Recently, India has joined the Global Alliance for Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE).

About GACERE

• Aim: It is an alliance of governments at the global level willing to work together on and advocate for a global just circular economy transition and more sustainable management of natural resources.
• Established by : The European Commission on behalf of the European Union (EU), and by UNEP, in coordination with the UNIDO.
• Total Members: 17 including Canada, Japan, Switzerland, India & EU. 
  • Observer Countries : Mexico & Singapore
• Launched in: February 2021.

GACERE Working Areas

• Advocacy for Global Just Transition: 
  • For a fairer distribution of resources for sustainable consumption and production, in line with Paris Agreement goals. 
  • ItsSeeks reverse biodiversity loss, and reduce pollution, and waste. 
• Mapping of Policy Frameworks: 
  • It involves mapping domestic policies, fiscal measures, and regulatory frameworks related to sustainable resource management, circular economy transition, and industrial symbiosis.
• Identification of Transition Barriers, knowledge gaps, and governance issues 
  • Focuses on obstacles to decoupling economic growth from resource use, biodiversity loss, and greenhouse gas emissions, 
  • Exploring opportunities to enhance environmental sustainability. 
• Identifies Research Needs and Governance Improvements:
  • Facilitates collaboration among governments and stakeholders, addressing resource challenges. 
• Support for Sectoral Partnerships, Bilateral, and Regional Partnerships: 
  • To disseminate best practices, ensuring coordination and avoiding duplication for a circular economy. 
• Facilitation of Global Conversations: 
  • On natural resource governance and options for adopting resource-efficient, circular approaches to address global challenges.

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