Sustainable Fashion Resources for SMEs Stream
Our collaboration is an international group of individuals and organizations within Catalyst 2030 joining together to shift the Fashion Industry to a sustainable, ethical system using a Systems Change approach. We seek to be place where Micro and Small to Medium Enterprises in the fashion industry can gain access to much needed resources and collaborate. We have discovered an unaddressed need in the industry as most organizations focus on larger actors along the fashion industry supply chain while SMEs continue to be under-resourced in areas including Collaborations; Funding; Policy and Lobbying; Advocacy, Raising Citizen Awareness; and Market Penetration/Access. We know we are stronger together when we collaborate and share resources for a common cause. With a focus on the Global South, we seek to shift power dynamics of the fashion industry and highlight the positive advancements SMEs are making toward 2030 Climate goals and create a movement shifting power, economic justice, and citizen awareness.
We are focused on fostering collaborations and providing resources to sustainable, ethical actors in the fashion industry. We do this through hosting regular networking opportunities and learning opportunities where we invite speakers to educate on various topics. There is also a separate Waste Work Stream that is focused on an educational circularity project that you can join in addition to this collaboration.
Collaboration stage
Scoping
Categorisation
Catalyst Facilitated
Number of members
28Chairs
Kamilah Sanders
Collaborators
Tracey Gilmore Anita Ahuja K D Sharma Kanika Ahuja Roopa Mehta Kamilah Sanders Mitos Urgel Zahlen Titcomb Sakshi Thakur [...]
Coordinators
Lana Koubaitary
Regional focus
Global
SDG Focus
SDG 10 - Reduced Inequality SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 13 - Climate Action SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Issues addressed
Circular Economy Diversity & Inclusion Food & Agriculture Livelihoods Peace, Justice & Institutions
Collaboration needs
Knowledge & Resources Operational Support Stakeholder Connections