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The Threads of Change Textile Exhibition from UNEP and the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion showcases groundbreaking innovations in the textile industry. Featuring garments, informative videos and a "Repair Fair" where participants can take hands-on lessons on weaving, it speaks to the One UNEP Textile Initiative and it's work. Additionally, daily talks at 5 pm will explore topics like fashion communication, empowering artisans, material innovation and policy support for sustainable production, offering expert insights into real-world developments.

When: February 26th to March 2nd

Where: No.8 on the UNEA Map

The full list of Daily Talks is available in the schedule tab. 

 

Who's speaking
  • Alex Musembi
    Co-Founder of Africa Collect Textile (ACT)
  • Aphrodite Smagadi
    Legal Office, Law Division, United Nations Environment Programme
  • Branson Skinner
    Co-funder and Executive Producer, The Or Foundation
  • Ludovic Bernaudat
    Head of Knowledge and Risk Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
  • Omar Itani
    2019 Young Champion of the Earth for West Asia, founder of FabricAid
  • Ria Ana Sejpal
    Creative director & founder, LilaBare

26 Feb 2024

Time & Place
Event Details
17:00
Daily Talk: Material Innovation by Textile SMEs This talk will discuss cutting-edge advancements in textiles, with a focus on how small and medium-sized enterprises are driving material innovation, shaping sustainable practices and contributing to a more circular economy.
Alex Musembi Co-Founder of Africa Collect Textile (ACT)

27 Feb 2024

Time & Place
Event Details
17:00
Daily Talk: Sustainable Fashion Communication This talk will investigate the challenges the Or Foundation faces in Ghana regarding hazardous materials in textiles and how UNEP’s GEF-funded Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals Programme seeks to change the industry.
Ria Ana Sejpal Creative director & founder, LilaBare

28 Feb 2024

Time & Place
Event Details
17:00
Daily Talk: Hazardous Chemicals in Textiles This daily talk will explore the challenges faced by artisans to be environmentally sustainable and the solutions available to enhance their access to finance, better technology and fuse traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. 
Branson Skinner Co-funder and Executive Producer, The Or Foundation
Ludovic Bernaudat Head of Knowledge and Risk Unit, United Nations Environment Programme

29 Feb 2024

Time & Place
Event Details
17:00
Daily Talk: Empowering Artisans This talk will explore the challenges faced by artisans to be environmentally sustainable and the solutions available to enhance their access to finance, better technology and fuse traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques.
Omar Itani 2019 Young Champion of the Earth for West Asia, founder of FabricAid

01 Mar 2024

Time & Place
Event Details
17:00
Daily Talk: Policy and Permitting This talk dig into the role of environmental permitting in the textile industry, particularly in countries where the majority of production processes are performed, to advance environmental stewardship and the overall advancement of sustainable practices in the industry.
Aphrodite Smagadi Legal Office, Law Division, United Nations Environment Programme