Severe droughts and scarce rain have forced water restrictions in southern European countries. Climate change is making itself felt across the continent. In @dwnews's climate study, Italy, Portugal and Spain set as examples in Europe of "climate change without rules". The article also emphasizes the water emergency. [Europe's water crisis: Rivers running dry – DW]
Higher temperatures and extreme weather conditions have inflicted crippling losses in countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, the IMF explains. Egypt is one of the most exposed countries. To support the shift to a greener and climate-resilient economy, the Egyptian government recently launched the National Climate Change Strategy, in which private industry will have to play a key role.
A new report by retail analytics firm Edited examined the steps designers took to lessen their environmental footprint, from using botanical dyes (Gabriela Hearst) and biodegradable materials (Stine Goya) to repurposing sets like Prada, which plans to resell the carpeting it used. [On the Runway, Innovation Trails Upcycling Deadstock Fabrics - Sourcing Journal]
The fashion industry has engaged in and remains fully committed to enhancing sustainability and social responsibility within the apparel, accessories, and footwear industry’s supply chains, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) said in a statement published on Earth Day (Friday 22 April). [AAFA says apparel sector must align with global efforts on climate change – Just Style]
The Covid pandemic has rightly received most of the blame for global supply chain upheavals in the past two years. But the less publicized impact of climate change on supply chains poses a far more serious threat and is already being felt, scholars and experts say. [Climate Change Is Disrupting the Global Supply Chain Too – Wired]
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