International Day of Zero Waste- Global Youth Webinar (LAC Region)

Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles – Global Youth Webinar (LAC Region) 

Join us on Friday, April 4th at 9:00 AM (Jamaica Time) / 10:00 AM (Barbados Time) as we mark the International Day of Zero Waste 2025 with an engaging youth-focused webinar!

This event is organized by UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean, the Zero Waste in the Caribbean Project: New Ways, New Waves, UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre, UN-Habitat Youth Programme, CYMG to UNEP, and ISWA YPG.

Why Attend?

The fashion and textile industry is a major contributor to waste and pollution. This webinar will explore circular economy solutions, sustainable fashion practices, and policy action to tackle the environmental and social impacts of textile waste in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Who Should Join?

• Policymakers & government representatives
•  Fashion industry professionals & entrepreneurs
•  Sustainability advocates & environmental organizations
•  Academics, researchers & circular economy experts
•  Youth leaders passionate about sustainable fashion

What’s on the Agenda?

• The environmental impact of fashion waste in the LAC region
•  Innovations in circular fashion & sustainable textiles
•  Policy frameworks for zero-waste solutions
• The role of youth in driving sustainable fashion
•  Business models & investment opportunities in sustainable fashion

Expect keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, and interactive knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at shaping a sustainable future for fashion!

 Register here