Dresden, Germany — UNU-FLORES will welcome a high-level Pakistan delegation from 26 –30 August, comprising representatives from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, leading textile industries in Pakistan and WWF-Pakistan. This visit, a key component of an eight-year EU-funded project on “International Labor and Environmental Standards Application in Pakistan's SMEs (ILES)” aimed at implementing environmental standards in Pakistan's textile sector.
During the working visit, the Pakistani delegation will collaborate with their German counterparts to exchange knowledge and best practices within the textile sector. The focus will be on exploring sustainable materials, recycling techniques, and circular design principles, which could be transformative for textile sectors in both countries. This visit is expected to deepen the understanding of sustainable approaches on both sides, inspiring the adoption of these methods in Pakistan and Germany. Furthermore, it aims to strengthen collaboration among key stakeholders to support sustainability approaches
UNU-FLORES has been engaged in textile-related initiatives through research and capacity-building projects, supported by ongoing exchanges and field trips. Last year, UNU-FLORES convened a textile symposium focused on sustainability in Dresden.
The visit is a joint effort with the Technische
