Capacity4dev publishes new publication on World Environment Day

June 6, 2023
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The fashion industry accounts for 2% to 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions and around 9% of annual microplastic losses to the oceans. In 2019, the EU was one of the largest global importers of clothing with a combined value of €80 billion. Around 73% of the clothing and household textiles consumed in Europe are produced in and imported from partner countries, such as Tunisia, Kenya and South Africa.

 

In its new article, published on the occasion of the World Environment Day, Capacity4dev interviewed the team behind the EU-funded InTex project implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

 

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Countries covered:

  • Tunisia