This event is taking place physically in Kenya.
The Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) invites fashion designers, textile producers and fashion entrepreneurs to an in person workshop on EU regulations on Sustainable Textiles, hosted in Nairobi by EFI and led by Sustainable Textiles Specialist: Beatrice Vaskytė.
Join us to gain practical knowledge of the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, including the Digital Product Passport, due diligence requirements, upcoming chemical restrictions and much more.
Programme
- 10:00 – 10:15: Guest Arrival & Registration
- 10:15 – 10:30: Welcome & Introduction – Nana Kisha, ESG Due Diligence Adviser at EFI
- 10:30 – 11:15: Keynote Address – Beatrice Vaskytė, Sustainable Textiles Specialist at UNEP
- 11:15 – 12:15: Presentation & Discussion – Understanding EU Regulations
- 12:15 – 12:45: Group Exchange & Q&A
- 12:45 – 1:00: Closing Remarks & Networking
Access is free and RSVP is required as placed are limited.
Location:
Don Bosco Boys Town, Langata Road, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya
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About Beatrice Vaskyté:
Beatrice Vaskyté is a Sustainable Textiles Specialist in the Industry & Economy Division. She works within the textiles team on the implementation of the UNEP Textile Initiative that aims to provide strategic leadership and encourages sector-wide collaboration to accelerate a just transition towards a sustainable and circular textile value chain, focusing on scaling up circular business models, tackling overconsumption and overproduction and eliminating hazardous chemicals, with projects across Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
About the Ethical Fashion Initiative:
Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) is a programme aimed at supporting artisan-producers — mostly women from marginalized communities — to benefit from trade and thrive in international markets. Since 2009, EFI has worked with artisans, designers and brands in more than 18 countries.The Ethical Fashion Initiative is a programme of the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
In Kenya, EFI is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
Learn more here.
