The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is collaborating with the UAE on developing a national textiles circularity policy framework as part of the Naseej initiative to create a circular economy for fashion and textiles. The goal is to move the sector towards a model that preserves resources, captures economic value, and aligns with long-term national development. The Foundation will provide expertise and insights on circular economy solutions in the fashion and textiles industry in the UAE and beyond. The UAE's position as a global textile hub presents an opportunity to implement successful circular economy policies that can serve as a model for other countries in the Gulf and the wider Global South.
Tag: Global South
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Ep 223: EV batteries, bio-based materials, and the jobs nobody talks about
The World Economic Forum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlight the industrial opportunities of recycling EV batteries and bio-based materials, emphasizing the importance of circular design and policy agendas to capture economic value. The report calls for policy changes to promote circular economy in Global South countries, stressing the economic benefits of capturing more value domestically and creating formal circular economy jobs. Initiatives like Zero Waste Scotland's material flow accounts and the FutuRaM project are working towards resource recovery and sustainability, while also addressing the potential switch from small format flexible packaging to paper to combat plastic pollution in the ocean. The focus is on connecting bio-based material policies with circular economy and climate goals, and the need for collaborative action to fill the infrastructure gap across industries.
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“We Don’t Deserve This”: Survivors of Super Typhoon Odette File Claims Against Shell
Survivors of Super Typhoon Odette in the Philippines are taking legal action against Shell, alleging the company's contribution to climate change made the event more likely and severe. The lawsuit, filed in UK courts, aims to hold Shell accountable for its role in the climate crisis and the resulting damages. This case is part of a larger movement seeking to attribute climate harms to fossil fuel companies and seek justice for vulnerable communities impacted by extreme weather events. The survivors' legal action highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on regions like the Philippines, where communities face continuous destruction and struggle to recover. This case represents a significant step in holding major oil and gas producers accountable for their role in climate damages, particularly for those in the Global South.