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United Nations to Receive Environmental Sustainability Accolade
Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, the U.N.'s deputy secretary-general, will accept the award.
King Charles’ Fashion Taskforce Takes COP27
Though King Charles himself won't be traveling to Egypt, fashion has him well represented at the climate…
Making Climate Uniforms for COP27 Has Become a Sustainability ‘Privilege’
Why this year's uniforms from Alpine Group aim to be a feat of social impact.
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Amanda Gorman Talks Climate Change at 2022 United Nations General Assembly
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Fashion 4 Development Convenes Impact Leaders at Second Annual Goals Banquet
F4D held its second annual sustainable goals banquet Monday night.
Shipping Costs to Add 1.6 Percent to Inflation, According to Report
Spike in global shipping costs — spurred by the war in Ukraine — to add 1.6 percent to consumer prices and…
WhatsApp, U.N. Team to Take on Climate Doom
WhatsApp users can alleviate climate doom at the touch of a keystroke with a new U.N. campaign.
U.S. Leads FDI Ranking, Sustainability Bonds Increase
The U.S. was the top destination in 2021 for new foreign direct investment projects in the retail apparel…
‘Global Fashion Statement’ Made at U.N. for Inaugural Conscious Fashion Meeting
The United Nations' Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network's first annual meeting hosted Mara Hoffman, Tracy…
Gucci, The Meteor Kick Off Gender-equity Summit at Barnard College
Tuesday night, Gucci's Chime for Change gender-equity campaign and new media outlet The Meteor returned with…
‘Great Finance Divide’ Among Latest Setbacks for SDGs, Per U.N. Report
Financing gaps are deepening, according to a new U.N. report published Tuesday, and it's not great for the…
New Alliance Seeks to Accelerate Fashion Industry’s Climate Action
Global Fashion Agenda and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change want "bold actions" on…
Thirty Years In, Oeko-Tex Says Change Requires International Due Diligence Laws
Textile sustainability certifier Oeko-Tex marks 30 years and discusses increasing due diligence in the sector.