Circular economy value chains in the textile sector​

16 Sep 2026 at 11:30–12:30 (UTC+5:30)
Session type: Parallel
Track: Business
Focus: Design, Finance, Industry, System change, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals
Climate action Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Partnerships for the goals Responsible consumption and production

This session explores how circular economy approaches can transform textile value chains through innovative policies, business models, financing mechanisms and partnerships, covering topics from sustainable eco-design and regenerative sourcing to automated sorting and closed-loop recycling technologies.

Drawing on global and Indian experiences, the discussion will examine how to address challenges related to resource consumption, waste generation and environmental impacts while creating economic opportunities, green jobs and resilient circular textile systems, and supporting global sustainability goals.

Participants will gain insights into scaling circularity through collaboration among governments, industry, financial institutions and international organisations.

Organiser(s): United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

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