The New York observance of the International Day of Zero Waste is intended to increase knowledge about the environmental and social impacts of fashion and textile waste , and the potential of zero waste solutions to promote sustainability and equity. By showcasing initiatives and success stories in waste management, particularly in textiles and fashion , from Member States, young entrepreneurs and communities, it can inspire policymakers, producers, and consumers to embrace sustainable and circular practices, rethink manufacturing and consumption, and reduce waste . Watch the livestream!
Opening Remarks: H.E. Mr. Philémon Yang, President of the Seventy-Ninth Session of the United Nations General Assembly Video on the International Day of Zero Waste (produced by UNEP and UN-Habitat) Remarks Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations Keynote Address: H.E. Ms. Emine Erdoğan, First Lady of the Republic of Türkiye, Chair of the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste Remarks: - Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) (PRV) - Ms. Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) (PRV)
The UNEP International Environment Technology Centre , the Caribbean Sub-Regional Office (CSRO) and the Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP (CYMG) will co-organize this online event targeting stakeholders across regions and oceans, especially youth and experts to promote the global shift towards zero waste. On March 26th, 2024; The UNEP, UN-Habitat and partners will organize a webinar entitled’ ’ Zero Waste Futures ’ | Online | 10–11:30 a.m. ET, 4–5:30 p.m. CET, 6–7:30 p.m. EAT. Register to participate.
Comments
Post a Comment