Fashion comes at a huge cost to people and planet. From water pollution to toxic chemical use, the clothes and accessories we wear harms our world. The Connect4Climate program of the World Bank Group is actively supporting the formation of the United Nations Alliance on Sustainable Fashion to advance eco-friendly, human-centered and low-carbon solutions in the industry.
The fashion industry is responsible for 20% of global wastewater and 10% of global carbon emissions. What’s more, fashion is often linked to human rights violations including dangerous work conditions, long hours, and instances of modern slavery.
Protecting the Global Commons at the 6th GEF Assembly in Viet Nam
The Sixth GEF Assembly and Associated Meetings took place at the Furama International Conference Center in Da Nang, Viet Nam, from June 23-29, 2018.
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