Context and Background

Textiles are woven into the everyday fabric of life. However, the waste and toxins associated with both natural and synthetic fibers has reached global proportions, affecting ecosystem and human health in profound ways. Engaging the textiles industry across the entire value chain will be critical in the implementation of the Global Framework on Chemicals.

Many chemicals used in textile and leather production are known to have adverse health and environmental impacts, and it is estimated that producing 1 kilogram of textiles requires more than half a kilogram of chemicals, with over 15 000 chemicals estimated to be used across the manufacturing processes. Multiple initiatives and programmes have been established to address the health and pollution impacts of chemicals used across the textiles value chain. Those include initiatives to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals in production, accelerate finance towards safer alternatives and increase traceability and access to data across the value chain.

This event will focus on safe and sustainable management of chemicals in the textiles sector and explore how this could be achieved through an implementation programmes for industry engagement.
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