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🚨 Our newsletter drops today at 5PM PT 🚨 This week, we're focusing on disruptions to the current system - why does change always feel so chaotic? Change isn't always for the better, but it can be a motivator to get us to take action. Climate change, for example, is making it harder and harder for most people to advance their economic standing. However, it doesn't have to be this way... Explore these challenges with us by signing up for our free newsletter. Link below! #systemschange #climateaction #learningresource https://lnkd.in/gjBt2Grw

🌍✨ Dive into the dark side of fashion! My latest video uncovers 10 jaw-dropping facts about how the fashion industry is contributing to global warming. 🛍️ From fast fashion's carbon footprint to the shocking amounts of textile waste, I’m shedding light on the hidden costs. 🌿 It's time to be conscious consumers and make informed choices for a more sustainable future. Watch now and join the conversation! 🌐💬  You can watch the video on my YouTube channel @arpitharai Comment “fact” to discuss any fact about the fashion industry. Let’s spread awareness. #FashionAndClimate #SustainableStyle #ClimateAwareness #EcoFashion #ConsciousConsumer #ClimateActionNow #GreenFashion #FastFashionImpact #FashionFootprint #EthicalChoices 

Like many of you I suspect, I was delighted to see the BBC focus 'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg' on the politics of #climatechange this week. Bringing together Chris Stark as he leaves the Climate Change Committee, MPs from all 3 main parties and influential voices on both sides of the debate, it was bound to be an interesting watch. Sure there was inevitable political posturing and point scoring: that's unlikely to change with a general election on the horizon. But there was a lot of important and sensible debate. Within all that, there were three reflections I took away: 1. It took a long time for subject of #adaptation to come up. We are - rightly - focussed on reducing our reliance on #fossilfuels and greening our energy supplies, manufacturing and travel. But all of that #investment, as well as our existing #infrastructure and way of life, is at risk right now from the impacts already happening. We've seen that in the UK this winter, we saw that in Dubai last week and we've seen it across the global south as temperatures have soared over their summer. If we don't invest in #naturebasedsolutions now, we will cost ourselves more in the long-run and potentially hamper our ability to invest in #netzero. We have to make this message more mainstream. 2. Chris Packham was asked about the impact of #climateprotests and his answer was, in my view, spot on. He said (and I paraphrase) that the issue is the message is often missed because of the focus on its method of delivery. He recognised that different people resonate with, and want to support, different methods of delivery - even if there is commonality around their message. And he talked about needing different options to reach different people. Understanding and respecting this feels critical if we're to come together to achieve that common goal of #climateresilience. 3. Luke Johnson challenged the evidence around climate impacts. Even now it renders me speechless, which is probably better than me voicing my inner reaction, when this happens. But Layla Moran MP had the perfect answer: she talked about the positives for the #economy and #skills that come from focussing on new #green #technology even if climate science were wrong (though her tone implied she doesn't believe it is). Which reminded me of something I've said before and which resonates with my second reflection: we need to tailor our message to our audience. Nature based solutions have multiple benefits. Which of those benefits matter most to the audiences we seek to influence differs. And starting the conversation from the point of view of the ones that matter most to us rarely works. Now, more than ever, we need to understand others' perspective and drivers, talk their language, and help solve their issues. If you weren't glued to the programme, it's worth a watch! https://lnkd.in/esCzpbGh

Second-hand: better for you and the climate Choosing second-hand instead of buying new is better for your wallet, your wardrobe, and the climate. https://bit.ly/3OXTgTd

It's that time of year again, when world leaders (along with marketers from brands, oil and gas industry lobbyists, celebs on their private jets) head to the UN climate conference to discuss what to do about greenhouse gas pollution and our warming world. Extreme weather! Rising sea levels and much more... #clarepress #mrspress #PacificClimateActivists #COP28 #cyclones #fossilfuels #fashionindustry #climateconference #UN #greenhousegass #pollution #fashionindustry #wardrobecrisis #extremeweather #risingsealevels

💡The recent Climate Action Week series of webinars held by the Scandinavian Textile Initiative for Climate Action (STICA), provoked some hard talk from industry experts about exactly how, when, and if, the #textile sector can reach its goals related to the #ParisAgreement on #climate change👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/e3ET4Az8

Our latest post talks about Climate Anxiety – something which is very real and also completely rational as in times of danger this is the way that our body responds. Here at Fashion Roundtable we share how we are turning our climate anxiety into action. We know that not enough is being done at governmental level and so we're working on new frameworks to enable greater and much-needed paradigm shifts. In the meantime, you can take a look at our latest press releases, reports and articles by clicking the links below. Reports: https://lnkd.in/dtXW8M8 Articles: https://lnkd.in/diYeUsBq #climateanxiety #climateaction #thinktank #fashionroundtablecommunity

👩🏫 A consumer should not need a degree in climate science to understand the true environmental impact of a product. Therefore it is great to see the UK's Green Claims Code being used to encourage practical, industry-specific action today (more details in comments). Companies can avoid the stress of (un)intentional greenwashing by building their climate strategy on: 🔦 Transparency, 📊 Scientifically credible, data-backed claims, ↘ Crucially, following through on real actions that significantly reduce their climate impact today. For assistance building your climate strategy, get in touch with me or find more information at https://normative.io/ #sustainability #greenclaimscode #climateaction #greenwashing #carbonaccounting