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"We must anchor well-being within the planetary boundaries." These interesting words from Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President of The Club of Rome, and Executive Chair of Earth4All shared the essence of her message during the Global Change Award Launch Summit in Mumbai earlier this fall. Sandrine guided us through her vision for the development of Earth4All, the way in which they bring forward sustainable pathways for the 21st century. She stated that our ability to address environmental challenges is directly linked to how quickly we tackle inequality and poverty. In other words, to effectively combat climate change and other global challenges, we must improve well-being and reduce social injustices. #earth4all

Thank you The Hindu for highlighting the work that is done by our partners Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF), Intellecap, Hasiru Dala and Sambhav Foundation as part of the multi-partner project Saamuhika Shakti in Bengaluru, India. The video captures the important messages around inclusivity, livelihood enhancement and collaboration. The Textile Recovery Facility this story extensively covers is part of a larger attempt to create a value chain for post-consumer textile waste while weaving into it alternate livelihood possibilities for waste pickers. Watch the Video: https://lnkd.in/dhFvJxT7 #inclusivecircularity #textilerecycling

“The Circularity Gap Report Textiles provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the textile industry. I hope it can serve as a guide for identifying where impactful actions are most needed to drive meaningful change and support industry-wide transformation.” /Christiane Dolva Törnberg, Head of Innovation, Research & Demonstration at the H&M Foundation   The Circularity Gap Report Textiles highlights the urgent need for systemic change across the textile value chain and offers a clear pathway forward. To complement this work, Circle Economy has curated a collection of case studies showcasing circular strategies already being implemented in the industry. Explore these case studies for actionable insights, and if you have a circular textile initiative, submit it to help expand this growing resource: https://lnkd.in/dQZyrRWg

Congratulations Ambercycle, a 2016 Global Change Award winner, for partnering with Canadian high-performance outdoor brand Arc'teryx Equipment to drive material innovation in the performance apparel sector! The partnership will see Arc’teryx utilizing Ambercycle’s cycora®, derived from end-of-life textiles, in its product lines. https://lnkd.in/dgVZCUkW

Recommended podcast! The BBC World Service's "People Fixing The World" podcast explores the work of our partner BBC Media Action, where they are working to end the stigma against waste-pickers in India by reframing their role and addressing the stigma and distrust of this community. In this clip you'll hear from Indira, who talks about her experience as a waste-picker, and BBC Media Action's global creative advisor Radharani Mitra. Our project BBC Media Action is part of our multi-partner initiative Saamuhika Shakti https://lnkd.in/g-e5fFPZ

Attention, creatives! Are you aware of this powerful force to drive climate action? As UN Secretary General António Guterres puts it, why are we still in desperate need of an exit ramp off the highway to climate hell? Truth is, awareness alone won’t save us. While information about climate change has filled some gaps, it hasn’t driven the action the world urgently needs. It isn’t enough to inspire the changes necessary to effectively fight climate change. To break new ground, climate communication needs to inspire action and empower people to make real changes. This requires a new approach that connects to people’s values, identities, and everyday choices, creating a movement for sustainable lifestyles. By engaging with people, not just informing them, we can turn awareness into meaningful, collective action for a sustainable future. Read about how popular culture can drive action against climate change in the report Pop Culture: Bursting the Climate Communications Bubble from our partner New Zero World: https://lnkd.in/dQjjwnPm #climatecommunication #climateliteracy #storytelling #narrativechange

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the global conversation on circularity! Christiane Dolva Törnberg, Head of Innovation, Research & Demonstration at H&M Foundation will be speaking at the Global Circular Fashion Forum: Annual Exchange on Upstream Circularity on 11 December 2024. This online event, hosted by Global Fashion Agenda, will run at the following times: 📍 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM (CET) 📍 02:30 PM – 05:00 PM (BST) 📍 03:30 PM – 06:00 PM (WIB/ICT) Register here: https://bit.ly/4gePBek The session will explore key updates in circular fashion, provide update on the Global Circular Fashion Forum and its impact and focus on forthcoming legislation. We’ll reflect on industry progress and challenges the fashion industry has faced this year. A key highlight will be case studies from the GCFF’s Circular Fashion Partnerships in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, showcasing new opportunities within the evolving supply chain landscape and facilitating conversations about innovative solutions to foster upstream circularity. #GlobalFashionAgenda #GCFF #GlobalCircularFashionForum

Hello Jodit Tesfai, Project Manager at H&M Foundation. ❓ You worked a lot with the Global Change Award Launch Summit and attended the event in Mumbai. Tell us, what was this about? 🔷 We gathered changemakers, systems thinkers, suppliers, brands, industry experts, investors and more in Mumbai, India earlier this fall for two days with talks and panels. The mission was to discuss how we can accelerate innovation and what actions we can take today to create the net-zero industry of tomorrow. We also launched a new round of our innovation challenge Global Change Award. ❓ What did you find most exciting? 🔷 The energy and excitement among the guests at the GCA launch summit stood out. Many began as strangers but quickly came together to explore and discuss solutions for a people and planet positive future. This felt extra meaningful for us at H&M Foundation, as we believe that creating new and unexpected connections is essential for driving change. ❓ Was anything challenging when creating this event? 🔷 To fit all the great ideas for programme content and speakers into one summit, make it relevant for a diverse audience, and ensure actionable outcomes. It took a lot of brainwork, but in the end, it was incredibly rewarding to see so many people inspired and engaged in discussions on how to decarbonise the textile industry and support the next generation of changemakers.

A first-of-its-kind report on circularity in textiles Circle Economy, an impact organisation dedicated to advancing practical solutions for a circular economy, has released its first Circularity Gap Report Textiles, with support from the H&M Foundation. The report highlights the most impactful circular strategies, offering a clear roadmap for reducing the environmental footprint of the textile industry. While circularity alone isn't the full solution, it is a critical lever for transformative change in the textile industry. Here are four key recommendations to accelerate progress: ✔️ Transform the industry by cutting production volumes ✔️ Set environmental priorities beyond carbon reduction ✔️ Ensure a socially just circular transition ✔️ Coordinate action across science, technology, policy, and finance Discover the insights and read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eYci3aS5 #CircularEconomy #CircularityGapReport #Textiles #Fashion #CircularFashion

Dive deep into India’s textile waste landscape in this webinar by our partner Enviu. Get to examine the value chain, unearthing critical leverage points, exploring and sharing innovative pathways for systemic change. 📅 Date: December 10th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM IST | 11:00 AM CET 🌐 Where: Online Sign up: https://lnkd.in/dc8vGPB9