As frequent users and beneficiaries of biodiversity, the fashion and luxury industries have the opportunity and responsibility to become increasingly involved in its management and conservation. However, the sourcing and extraction of raw materials can cause population decline and damage to the wider ecosystem.

Therefore the rise of the Ethical Consumer and Eco-Fashion in both the ready-to-wear and the couture is essential to make the fashion and luxury industry sustainable. Indeed, changing the way consumers and markets value biodiversity offers an opportunity to maximize the positive and minimize the negative impact on communities, economies and the environment The growing preference for natural, ethical and sustainable products and services is an encouraging trend, but it still needs to be strengthened.

This event begin a series of activities that will seek to increase awareness about biodiversity from consumers, marketers, designers, product developers, international organizations, NGOs and governments.

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Working together to preserve, benefit from biodiversity
Programme Event: Inspiring Greater Engagement in Biodiversity Issues
Press Kit
Photo Gallery