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Threads of Change | UNEA-6 Textile Exhibition
26 February - 2 March 2024
Nairobi, Kenya
- Overview
- Schedule
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 MusembiCo-Founder of Africa Collect Textile (ACT)
Aphrodite SmagadiLegal Office, Law Division, United Nations Environment Programme
Branson SkinnerCo-funder and Executive Producer, The Or Foundation
Ludovic BernaudatHead of Knowledge and Risk Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
Omar Itani2019 Young Champion of the Earth for West Asia, founder of FabricAid
Ria Ana SejpalCreative 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
