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OUR VISION

Creating a well-informed and collaborative fashion system that drives the transition toward clean energy and a circular, sustainable future.

OUR MISSION

We bring together industry, academia, and policymakers through interdisciplinary research, convenings, and partnerships to promote a responsible and positive transition for the fashion sector.

The Fashion, Energy, and Climate Network is a collaborative program that aims to assess and address the complex relationship between the fashion/apparel industry and climate change through a systematic and solution-oriented approach. The network will bring together industry stakeholders, academic researchers, and policymakers and foster innovative and interdisciplinary collaboration to make the fashion/apparel industry more climate-friendly and socially equitable.

The network aims to drive meaningful transformation in the fashion sector. It will assess the environmental and climate impact of the fashion industry, promote sustainable practices, support the development and adoption of climate-friendly technologies, and educate and engage stakeholders through events, publications, and outreach activities. The network also seeks to enhance the Climate School’s position as a leader in interdisciplinary climate solutions by aligning with its mission and addressing a crucial white space in its existing research focus.

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The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia SIPA and the Fashion, Energy, and Climate Network invite you to join the first session of our new talk series: Fashion in the Energy Transition, designed to connect the fashion and apparel value chain to the broader energy transition and climate change agenda. 

Our first session, “Phasing Out Fossil Fuels and China’s Role,” will feature Dr. Erica Downs and Sally Qiu in a moderated, interactive discussion on what a global fossil fuel transition could mean for fashion and apparel supply chains, and the importance of China’s role. 

Whether you are a student exploring sustainable fashion, real-economy supply chains, or how decarbonization plays out across industries, this session will offer a big-picture framework and opportunities to engage directly with an expert through discussion and Q&A.

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