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Monday, 21 February 2022
Monday, 21 February 2022
SWITCH-Asia webinar: sustainable textile consumption and production practices
event date
Monday, 21 February 2022
event location
Location : Virtual
The SWITCH-Asia SCP Facility together with key partners will be organising a virtual open side session at the 8th OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector to discuss Europe and Asia partnerships to support and link Governments and SMEs to adopt sustainable textile consumption and production practices.
 
Discussions will focus on how the streamline of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) policies and practices may minimise economic, environmental, and social risks, while ensuring producers’ profitability, an integral part of due diligence processes.
Agenda
  • Welcome Remarks
  • EU policies in the textiles sector
  • Presentation on Trends and Challenges for the Textile and Garment Sector towards Green Recovery by enhancing sustainability of the garment industry in Asia
  • Panel Presentation on sharing of experiences and insights on how sustainability initiatives in the textile and garment industry in Asia can minimise environmental, social, and economic risks in the supply chain as an integral part of due diligence processes
  • Closing Remarks
Click here for a list of speakers, detailed agenda and FREE registration