This session explores the global flows of used garments, and their reuse, recycling and disposal pathways. Taking the examples of Chile and Europe, the United Nations Regional Economic Commissions for Europe (UNECE) and for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC) will present findings and policy recommendations from their joint report “Improving the sustainability of used clothing: Global, European, and Chilean perspectives''. Governments, UNEP, OECD and Ellen MacArthur Foundation will share further reflections on developing circular economy solutions for clothing and textiles.
Organizers
Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the United Nations Economic Commissions for Europe (UNECE) and for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC)
Agenda (time indicated in CET +01:00)
14:15-14:20: Opening by the moderator
- Bettina Heller, Programme Officer / Textile Lead, UNEP
14:20-14:30: Keynote presentation by UNECE-UNECLAC to present the main recommendations of the report “Improving the sustainability of used clothing: Global, European, and Chilean perspectives”
- Maria Teresa Pisani, Officer-in-Charge, Trade Facilitation Section, ECTD, UNECE
- Nanno Mulder, Chief, International Trade Unit, UNECLAC
14:30-14:35: Remarks from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on the opportunity presented by EPR for textiles, from a circular economy perspective
- Valerie Boiten, Senior Policy Officer, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
14:35-14:50: Fireside chat with two governmental speakers
- Tomás Saieg Páez, Chief, Circular Economy Office, Ministry of Environment, Chile
- Marije Slump, Policy Officer circular textiles, Ministry of Environment, the Netherlands
14:50-14:55: Reflections by the OECD, Environment Directorate
- Andrew Brown, Junior Environmental Policy Analyst, OECD
14:55-15:15: Questions & answers with the audience and Closing speech: Lily Cole, Climate Activist and Advisor to UNECE
Documents
More information on the OECD website.