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The UN gets Fashionable – its an eco luxury event in Geneva

Two worlds that Lifeworth consults with have not often intersected – the United Nations, on the one hand, and luxury fashion, on the other. But these are extraordinary times, when traditional barriers are tumbling, and need to tumble further.

In 2008 Lifeworth’s director Dr Jem Bendell had just finished giving a little talk on a cat walk, at an eco fashion show in Hong Kong run by EcoChic Fashions. Earlier that year, by Lac Leman, Louise Barber of the UNOG had told him that 2009 was to be the international year of natural fibres (yes, really, it was), and 2010 the international year of biodiversity. So, he thought, why not hold an eco fashion show at the UN, to promote these ideas, and encourage industry engagement. And, of course, have the fun of seeing a cat walk in the middle of the UN.

Its been a while in the pipeline but its now upon us, thanks to Eduardo Escobedo at UNCTAD, and Christina Dean at Green2Greener, and their dedicated colleagues… And.. you can attend! If you register. See below.

Redefining Sustainability in the International Agenda: Inspiring Greater Engagement in Biodiversity Issues

January 20–21, 2010

Room XIX – Palais des Nations, UN

Geneva, Switzerland

UNCTAD and Green2greener invite you to come and join the more than 500 prominent figures from government, international organizations, and industry as they meet in Geneva on 20-21 January to call for action against the rapid loss of the world’s biodiversity.

This timely seminar will provide a collaborative platform to discuss the need to redefine sustainability. Through the viewpoint of the fashion and luxury industries, participants will gain a unique insight into the role that governments, businesses, and consumers can play in supporting biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Through interactive panel discussions and in-depth case studies, the 1.5 day seminar will cover issues such as

· Redefining Sustainability: Why Biodiversity and Why Now?

· How to Implement a Successful Sustainability Strategy

· Educating and Engaging Consumers in Biodiversity Issues

· The Rise of the Ethical Consumer and Eco-Fashion in the Mass Market

· Luxury Brands as Sustainable Role Models

· Environmental Traceability, Accountability and Certification

· The Role of the Creative Industries in Developing Economies

· The Role of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships

· Paving the road towards the CBD COP 10 and the revision of the International Biodiversity Targets.

Confirmed participants include representatives from business, international organizations, government, media and NGOs such as:

· Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

· Willen Wijnstekers, Secretary-General, Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES)

· Dermot Rowan, Managing Director, Orla Kiely

· Burak Cakmak, Director CSR, Gucci Group

· Giulia Di Tommaso, Director of Legal Policy and International Relations, Unilever

· Jean-Fraçois Fournon, Global Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi Simko

· Hans Steisslinger, Head R&D Natural Cosmetics, Weleda Group AG

· Peter Ingwersen, Founder, Noir

· Tamsin Blanchard, Style Director, The Telegraph Magazine

· Sarah Ratty, Founder and CEO, Ciel

· Alphadi, President & Founder, Festival International de la Mode Africaine

· Jean-Luc Ansel, Director General, Cosmetic Valley

· Isabel Berz, Director Fashion School, Istituto Europea di Design Madrid

· Kate Dillon, Model and M.P.A. in international development

· Tamsin LeJeune, Founder, Ethical Fashion Forum

· Erin O’Conner, Model

· Summer Rayne Oaks, Model and Sustainability Strategist, SRO

and many others….

This must-attend event has been co-organised by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and Hong Kong charity Green2greener as part of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity.

All activities will take place in Room XIX in the Palais des Nations (E-Building, third floor).

Pre-registration for the seminar is essential.

For further information, please contact Eduardo Escobedo at +41 22 917 5607 or by email [email protected] or visit www.unctad.org

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