Webinar: From a Global Roadmap to Local Action: Circular Textiles For Asia Pacific

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Background

The textile industry is one of the most resource-intensive industries in the world, significantly impacting the environment through high water consumption, pollution, and waste generation. Recognizing these challenges, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has developed the Sustainability and Circularity in the Textile Value Chain - A Global Roadmap. The roadmap outlines strategies and actions to promote sustainable practices, reduce environmental impact, and enhance circularity within the textile sector.

Organized with Global Opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals (GO4SDGs) support and framed with the UNEP Textile Initiative, this webinar aims at translating the Global Roadmap into regional realities, bringing together different actors and showcasing projects currently been implemented in Asia and the Pacific.  

This webinar is part of a series of events designed to advance sustainable consumption and production in the region. Organized with support of GO4SDGs and the 10YFP, in collaboration with AIT, this series brings together experts and stakeholders committed to driving impactful change. Read more on the previous webinars on Food Waste Reduction as well as on Science and Policy Linkages on SCP

Webinar Objectives 

1. Raise Awareness: Increase awareness and understanding of the UNEP global roadmap for textile sustainability and circularity among regional stakeholders. 
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Foster collaboration and dialogue between government, private sector, NGOs, and academia to align efforts towards sustainable textile practices. 
3. Regional Adaptation: Identify and discuss regional challenges and opportunities to adapt the global roadmap to local contexts. 
4. Action Plan Development: Develop concrete action plans and initiatives for implementing the roadmap at the regional level. 

Target Audience 

• Government representatives from relevant ministries and agencies. 
• Private sector leaders from textile manufacturing, retail. 
• Representatives from NGOs focused on environmental sustainability/textiles sector. 
• Academics and researchers specializing in textile sustainability and circular economy. 
• Industry associations and trade bodies. 
• Media and communication professionals. 

Expected Outcomes 

• Increased awareness and understanding of the UNEP global roadmap among regional stakeholders. 
• Strengthened collaboration and partnerships between different actors in the textile value chain. 
• Identification of region-specific challenges and opportunities for sustainable textile practices. 

Organizers: UNEP, in collaboration with AIT