UNEP Environment and Trade works on textiles as one of the high-impact priority sectors where trade and trade policies can play a role in its sustainability and circularity transition. As such the Environment and Trade Hub is driving two distinct projects under the framework of UNEP’s One Textile Initiative :
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National case studies of textile value chain analysis
This work explores the role of trade in supporting sustainable and circular textile value chains under UNEP’s overall framework on Sustainable and Circular Fashion. It does so through country case studies in Thailand and Kenya to map out trade flows in textile products, identifies environmental hotspots, and analyzes gaps and opportunities to support policy makers and SMEs (Small Medium Enterprise) in using trade policy instruments (including trade finance and trade agreements) to transition towards sustainable and circular textile value chains.
In order to get our findings to the right audiences, we are driving global and national level engagement with stakeholders for change in policy, practice, and behaviour, including:
- Raising awareness among target groups through the dissemination of communication materials for both Thailand and Kenya case studies.
- Building partnerships and liaison with other relevant organizations for effective cooperation
- Organization of roundtable consultations with key stakeholders.
Outputs and activities
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Sustainable and Circular Textile Value Chains: Linkages with Trade and Trade policy: Thailand Case Study (March 2023)
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