SWITCH-Asia Webinar - The Future of Sustainable Garments in Asia and Europe

On 3 Nov 2020 at 9:00 (CET), SWITCH-Asia is hosting a webinar on "The Future of Sustainable Garments in Asia and Europe".

The global clothing industry accounts for over USD 1.7 trillion and employs more than 300 million people along its value chains. Despite its economic benefits, the textile sector is far from being sustainable. Overproduction and the phenomenon of fast fashion are exacerbating the environmental impact of this sector that is responsible for about 10% of global CO2 emissions. Sustainable alternatives are needed also to face the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This webinar will explore: 

• The global textile and garment sector trends, challenges, and interlinkages between Asia and Europe;
• The impact of COVID-19 on the textile and garments sector; and
• Examples of sustainable consumption and production practices from the textiles and garments sector.

The panel discussion will focus on practical solutions towards sustainable garment consumption and production. It will also discuss the role of policy makers in creating the proper environment for the business sector to foster innovative solutions. Discussion topics suggested by participants will be addressed as well as the challenges faced by the garments sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.