High-Level Event: Threads of Change - Systemic Transformation of the Textile Sector

On May 16, 2024, it will be possible to watch live stream from the conference on the futures of the textile industry. Organised jointly by the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU together the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

This high-level event is organised, because the textile industry faces a challenge: "it provides products, employment, and generates $1.5 trillion in revenue annually. However, its impact on climate change, nature loss and pollution remains substantial. Every year, this sector emits 2-8% of the world’s greenhouse gases, uses the equivalent of 86 million Olympic-sized swimming pools of natural water resources, and is responsible for 9% of microplastic pollution in our oceans. The textile sector is also confronted with a social challenge: poor working conditions and uneven distribution of income throughout the value chain."

The conference aims to address this.

More information and the streaming will (soon) be available here (due to limited seats, the entry will be on invitation only for in person participation).

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