Fusion Fashion Tech Society
Fusion Fashion Tech Corporation
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Philanthropic organization
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Description
The core mission of the Fusion Fashion Tech Society is to equip underrepresented high school and college students with the tools, resources, and opportunities to transform the future of the fashion and textile industry. Through our three interconnected pillars and in alignment with the United Nations SDGs, we are catalyzing a young, creator-led industry revolution centered on slow fashion, inclusive innovation, and human-centric design. By investing in these key areas, we aim to cultivate a new wave of fashion leaders who will build a more sustainable, equitable, and people-focused industry - one that puts the well being of workers, consumers, and the environment at the heart of everything they do.
To effectively implement the below circular and sustainability fashion and textile areas or opportunities, we start with our three pillars and the interconnected United Nations SDGs. Next we enter a phased and detailed planning and strategic process as outlined below. Stakeholder engagement is continuous throughout the process, ensuring that all parties are aligned and contributing effectively. We also focus on scalability and adaptability, allowing us to expand successful initiatives and adjust strategies as needed to respond to new challenges and opportunities. This methodical approach ensures that our actions are not only visionary but also practical and directly contributory to our overarching goals of driving sustainable and circular fashion and textile ecosystem.
Our Strategy
- Phase 1: Skill Assessment and Needs Analysis - We will conduct surveys and interviews with our community to identify specific skills gaps and technology needs.
- Phase 2: Program Development - Based on the needs analysis, we will develop targeted workshops, seminars, and access programs to address these gaps.
- Phase 3: Partnership Expansion - We will actively seek out new partnerships with educational institutions, technology providers, and industry leaders to expand our capacity building and technology transfer capabilities.
- Phase 4: Evaluation and Scaling - Regular feedback sessions and impact assessments will help us refine our programs. Successful initiatives will be scaled to reach a broader audience within the fashion tech community. Commitment to Circular Fashion Our dedication to circular fashion manifests in the development of new business models, materials, and manufacturing processes aimed at significantly reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry. We actively promote textile-to-textile recycling, advocating for the reuse and repurposing of materials to minimize waste and encourage a closed-loop system. Innovations in Biomimicry and Remanufacturing By focusing on biomimicry, we inspire our network to develop products that mimic efficient biological processes, leading to more sustainable and innovative design solutions. Additionally, our commitment to remanufacturing is reshaping how products are designed and produced, ensuring they are made with future recycling in mind to facilitate easier disassembly and reuse. Decarbonizing the Industry The Fusion Fashion Tech Society is at the forefront of decarbonizing the fashion industry. Through our Fashion Tech Accelerator and specialized events, we are pioneering efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve the industry's overall sustainability footprint. Engaging Events and Collaborations Our annual Fusion Fashion Tech Summit, along with various networking dinners, are central to promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration on circular fashion and sustainable textiles. These events attract thought leaders, innovators, and advocates, creating a collaborative environment that fosters dialogue and innovation towards sustainable practices. Strategic Partnerships for Systemic Change By establishing strong partnerships with brands, organizations, and academic institutions that share our vision, the Fusion Fashion Tech Society acts as a catalyst for the widespread adoption of sustainable and circular fashion practices. These partnerships are vital in our mission to empower a new generation of fashion leaders dedicated to creating a more equitable and sustainable industry, with a deep respect for both people and the planet.
The Fusion Fashion Tech Society is dedicated to fostering a transformative shift in the fashion industry through strategic capacity building and technology transfer initiatives. Our primary goal is to equip the next generation of fashion leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to drive sustainable change. Here's how we plan to implement these arrangements: Capacity Building Initiatives
1. Educational Workshops and Seminars - We will host a series of workshops and seminars focused on sustainable design principles, ethical manufacturing processes, and the impact of fashion on the environment. These sessions will be led by industry experts and aim to enhance the technical and creative skills of our participants.
2. Fusion Fashion Tech Summit - Our annual summit will serve as a key platform for capacity building, featuring keynote speeches, panels, and interactive sessions that cover the latest trends and technologies in sustainable fashion. This event will provide attendees with insights into cutting-edge practices and successful business models that prioritize circularity and sustainability.
3. Mentorship Programs - We will connect students and emerging designers with seasoned professionals through our 1-on-1 Mentorship Program. This initiative will facilitate the transfer of invaluable industry knowledge and foster relationships that can lead to collaborative opportunities and career advancement. Technology Transfer Efforts
1. Access to Cutting-Edge Tools - Participants in our programs will have access to advanced technologies such as AI, blockchain, and Web3. These tools are essential for innovating new solutions in fashion tech, such as improving supply chain transparency or creating more efficient production processes.
2. Innovation Labs - We plan to establish innovation labs where participants can experiment with new materials and technologies. These labs will serve as incubators for sustainable fashion ideas, allowing creators to prototype and test their concepts in a supportive environment.
3. Partnerships with Tech Companies - By partnering with leading technology companies, we will ensure that the latest tools and software are readily available to our community. These partnerships will also enable us to host joint events and hackathons that challenge participants to solve real-world problems using technology.
The Fusion Fashion Tech Society is committed to empowering a new generation of fashion and textile leaders who are both diverse and sustainability-conscious.
Our approach is built on a framework of collaborative and strategic coordination mechanisms that align with our three foundational pillars: Slow Fashion Innovation, Inclusive Tech Empowerment, and Human-Centric Design:
1. Interconnected Pillars: Each pillar is designed to support and enhance the others, creating a comprehensive ecosystem where innovation, inclusivity, and human-centric practices reinforce one another. This integrated approach ensures that our initiatives in one area amplify the effects in others, fostering a holistic model of sustainable fashion.
2. Industry Collaboration: We are in the process of partnering with industry leaders, educational institutions, and technology experts to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise into our programs. These partnerships are crucial for staying at the forefront of technological advancements, circular, and sustainable practices, ensuring our members receive the most current and effective mentorship and resources.
3. Community Engagement: By involving underrepresented communities in our programs, we ensure that our initiatives are grounded in the real-world needs and challenges of those most impacted by climate and biodiversity changes within the fashion industry. This engagement is facilitated through workshops, mentorship programs, and direct community interactions, which help to tailor our educational resources and innovation projects to serve wider needs.
4. Feedback Loops: Regular feedback from our participants and partners helps us to continually refine and enhance our programs. These feedback mechanisms are vital for maintaining relevance and effectiveness, allowing us to adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities in the fashion industry. The Fusion Fashion Tech Society goal is not to only advance sustainable fashion practices but also building a robust, inclusive community of innovators who are equipped to lead the industry towards a more ethical, inclusive, and circular future.
We have developed a robust evaluation framework to assess the impact and effectiveness of the Fusion Fashion Tech Society's various initiatives, including the Fusion Fashion Tech Summit, networking events, mentorship programs, and educational resources. Here's a detailed outline of how they might evaluate their performance and track metrics:
1. Evaluation Objectives
- Alignment with Mission: Ensure all activities support the mission to empower sustainable and circular fashion leaders, our core pillars, and the United Nations SDGs.
- Impact Assessment: Measure the tangible impacts on sustainability practices in the fashion industry.
-Participant Satisfaction: Gauge the satisfaction and feedback of participants across different programs.
2. Metrics to Track Fusion Fashion Tech Summit
- Attendance Numbers: Track the number of attendees to measure interest and reach.
- Speaker Satisfaction: Evaluate feedback from speakers on their experience and the impact they felt they made.
- Participant Engagement: Measure engagement through session attendance, questions asked, and interaction in workshops.
- Post-Event Survey: Collect data on participant satisfaction, knowledge gained, and intent to implement learned practices.
Networking and Cohort Events
- Networking Outcomes: Follow up on connections made during events to see if they lead to meaningful collaborations or job opportunities.
- Diversity Metrics: Assess the diversity of participants to ensure inclusivity goals are met.
- Feedback Forms: Immediate post-event surveys to measure satisfaction and areas for improvement. Mentorship Programs
- Mentee Progress: Track progress of mentees through pre-defined milestones and goals.
- Mentor Feedback: Collect insights from mentors on the program structure and their mentees’ development.
- Career Outcomes: Monitor the career trajectories of mentees post-program to evaluate long-term impact.
Educational Resources
- Usage Statistics: Monitor how often resources are accessed and by whom.
- Learning Outcomes: Assess knowledge gain through pre- and post-resource usage assessments.
- User Feedback: Gather user feedback to evaluate clarity, usefulness, and applicability of resources.
3. Data Collection Methods
- Surveys and Questionnaires: Regular collection of feedback from all stakeholders.
- Focus Groups: Conduct focus groups with participants to dive deeper into the qualitative aspects of program impact.
- Analytics Tools: Use digital tools to track engagement and interaction with online resources and events.
4. Reporting:
- Annual Impact Reports: Publish detailed reports on the society’s activities, the outcomes, and the next steps.
- Stakeholder Reports: Regular updates to key stakeholders, including partners, funders, and community leaders.
5. Continuous Improvement:
- Review Meetings: Regular meetings to discuss feedback and data collected to find areas for improvement.
- Pilot Tests: Introduce new methods or changes in a controlled environment to measure potential improvements.
- Industry Benchmarking: Compare performance against other similar initiatives to identify best practices and areas needing enhancement.
6. Technology Integration
- Data Visualization Tools: Utilize tools to create dashboards for real-time monitoring of key performance indicators.
- Project and CRM Systems: Use Customer Relationship Management and Project Management systems to track engagement, communications, and outcomes for all participants.
Strategic Partnerships and Expanding Collaborations
The recently launched Fusion Fashion Tech Society is flourishing through strategic global partnerships with key players in the circular and sustainable fashion and textile technology sectors. These partners range from circular textile executives and local artisans to independent fashion designers. These individuals and organizations not only serve as partners and advocates but also take on roles as community leaders, offering internships and mentorship opportunities crucial for nurturing the next generation of creators in our incoming Spring 2025 cohort. These efforts are directed towards educating and developing human-centered designers and members of the fashion and textile industry workforce. Our collaboration with institutions like the Fashion Institute of Technology highlights our commitment to educating our youth about the opportunities to leverage cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, AI, and Web3 to transform the fashion and textile ecosystem. We are also actively developing relationships with fashion design schools, charter schools, and specialized performing arts programs to foster an understanding of circular and sustainable design principles among young people. Engagement with Industry and Media The Fusion Fashion Tech Society actively collaborates with influential platforms and media outlets, including The Digital Economist and The Sourcing Journal. These interactions not only enhance our visibility but also contribute to a robust discourse on innovative and sustainable fashion practices. Cultural and Technological Integration As part of our holistic approach to sustainable textiles and circular fashion, inclusion, and the adoption of emerging technology, we are forming alliances with local performing arts and digital innovation hubs in underrepresented communities to further education and awareness within this sector. This integration of culture and technology not only enriches the creative process but also advances our mission to promote inclusive innovation, establishing the Fusion Fashion Tech Society as a catalyst for transformative change in the fashion and textile industry. A Commitment to Education and Empowerment Choosing the Fashion Institute of Technology as the venue for the Fusion Fashion Tech Summit and our approach to engaging with charter and art high schools reflect our dedication to educational collaborations that empower the next generation. Through initiatives like the Fusion Fashion Tech Society Networking Dinner, Cohort-led Slow Fashion Design Challenge, and the Fashion Tech Accelerator 1-on-1 Mentorship Program, we provide transformative opportunities for underrepresented high school and college students, helping them upskill and thrive in the fashion industry and beyond.
SDGS & Targets
Goal 5
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
5.1
End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere
5.1.1
Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote, enforce and monitor equality and non‑discrimination on the basis of sex
5.2
5.2.1
Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by form of violence and by age
5.2.2
Proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by age and place of occurrence
5.3
5.3.1
Proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18
5.3.2
Proportion of girls and women aged 15-49 years who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting, by age
5.4
Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate
5.4.1
Proportion of time spent on unpaid domestic and care work, by sex, age and location
5.5
Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life
5.5.1
Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments
5.5.2
Proportion of women in managerial positions
5.6
Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences
5.6.1
Proportion of women aged 15-49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive health care
5.6.2
Number of countries with laws and regulations that guarantee full and equal access to women and men aged 15 years and older to sexual and reproductive health care, information and education
5.a
Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources, in accordance with national laws
5.a.1
(a) Proportion of total agricultural population with ownership or secure rights over agricultural land, by sex; and (b) share of women among owners or rights-bearers of agricultural land, by type of tenure
5.a.2
Proportion of countries where the legal framework (including customary law) guarantees women’s equal rights to land ownership and/or control
5.b
5.b.1
Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
5.c
Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels
5.c.1
Proportion of countries with systems to track and make public allocations for gender equality and women’s empowerment
Goal 8
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
8.1
8.1.1
Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita
8.2
Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
8.2.1
Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person
8.3
Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services
8.3.1
Proportion of informal employment in total employment, by sector and sex
8.4
Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, with developed countries taking the lead
8.4.1
Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP
8.4.2
Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP
8.5
8.5.1
Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age and persons with disabilities
8.5.2
Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
8.6
8.6.1
Proportion of youth (aged 15-24 years) not in education, employment or training
8.7
Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms
8.7.1
Proportion and number of children aged 5‑17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age
8.8
Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment
8.8.1
Fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers, by sex and migrant status
8.8.2
Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant status
8.9
By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
8.9.1
Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate
8.10
Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all
8.10.1
(a) Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults and (b) number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults
8.10.2
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a bank or other financial institution or with a mobile-money-service provider
8.a
8.a.1
Aid for Trade commitments and disbursements
8.b
By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization
8.b.1
Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy
Goal 9
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
9.1
9.1.1
Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road
9.1.2
Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport
9.2
Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries
9.2.1
Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP and per capita
9.2.2
Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment
9.3
9.3.1
Proportion of small-scale industries in total industry value added
9.3.2
Proportion of small-scale industries with a loan or line of credit
9.4
By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities
9.4.1
CO2 emission per unit of value added
9.5
9.5.1
Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP
9.5.2
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants
9.a
9.a.1
Total official international support (official development assistance plus other official flows) to infrastructure
9.b
9.b.1
Proportion of medium and high-tech industry value added in total value added
9.c
Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020
9.c.1
Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology
Goal 10
Reduce inequality within and among countries
10.1
By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average
10.1.1
Growth rates of household expenditure or income per capita among the bottom 40 per cent of the population and the total population
10.2
By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
10.2.1
Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
10.3
Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard
10.3.1
Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed within the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
10.4
Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality
10.4.1
Labour share of GDP
10.4.2
Redistributive impact of fiscal policy
10.5
Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations
10.5.1
Financial Soundness Indicators
10.6
10.6.1
Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
10.7
Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies
10.7.1
Recruitment cost borne by employee as a proportion of montlhy income earned in country of destination
10.7.2
Number of countries with migration policies that facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people
10.7.3
Number of people who died or disappeared in the process of migration towards an international destination
10.7.4
Proportion of the population who are refugees, by country of origin
10.a
10.a.1
Proportion of tariff lines applied to imports from least developed countries and developing countries with zero-tariff
10.b
10.b.1
Total resource flows for development, by recipient and donor countries and type of flow (e.g. official development assistance, foreign direct investment and other flows)
10.c
By 2030, reduce to less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent
10.c.1
Remittance costs as a proportion of the amount remitted
Goal 12
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
12.1
Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries
12.1.1
Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production
12.2
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
12.2.1
Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP
12.2.2
Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP
12.3
By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses
12.3.1
(a) Food loss index and (b) food waste index
12.4
By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
12.4.1
12.4.2
(a) Hazardous waste generated per capita; and (b) proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment
12.5
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
12.5.1
National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
12.6
Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
12.6.1
12.7
Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities
12.7.1
Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans
12.8
By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
12.8.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
12.a
Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
12.a.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)
12.b
Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
12.b.1
Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability
12.c
Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities
12.c.1
Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies (production and consumption) per unit of GDP
Goal 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13.1
Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries
13.1.1
Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population
13.1.2
Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
13.1.3
Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies
13.2
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
13.2.1
Number of countries with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
13.2.2
Total greenhouse gas emissions per year
13.3
Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
13.3.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
13.a
Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible
13.a.1
Amounts provided and mobilized in United States dollars per year in relation to the continued existing collective mobilization goal of the $100 billion commitment through to 2025
13.b
Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities
13.b.1
Number of least developed countries and small island developing States with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
Goal 16
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
16.1
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
16.1.1
16.1.2
16.1.3
Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and/or (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.4
Proportion of population that feel safe walking alone around the area they live after dark
16.2
End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
16.2.1
Proportion of children aged 1–17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2
16.2.3
Proportion of young women and men aged 18–29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
16.3
Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
16.3.1
Proportion of victims of (a) physical, (b) psychological and/or (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.2
16.3.3
Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.4
By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime
16.4.1
16.4.2
16.5
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
16.5.1
16.5.2
16.6
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
16.6.1
16.6.2
Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.7
Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
16.7.1
Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2
16.8
Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
16.8.1
Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
16.9
By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
16.9.1
16.10
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
16.10.1
16.10.2
16.a
Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
16.a.1
16.b
Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
16.b.1
Goal 17
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
17.1
Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through international support to developing countries, to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection
17.1.1
17.1.2
17.2
Developed countries to implement fully their official development assistance commitments, including the commitment by many developed countries to achieve the target of 0.7 per cent of ODA/GNI to developing countries and 0.15 to 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to least developed countries; ODA providers are encouraged to consider setting a target to provide at least 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to least developed countries
17.2.1
17.3
Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources
17.3.1
Additional financial resources mobilized for developing countries from multiple sources
17.3.2
17.4
Assist developing countries in attaining long-term debt sustainability through coordinated policies aimed at fostering debt financing, debt relief and debt restructuring, as appropriate, and address the external debt of highly indebted poor countries to reduce debt distress
17.4.1
17.5
Adopt and implement investment promotion regimes for least developed countries
17.5.1
Number of countries that adopt and implement investment promotion regimes for developing countries, including the least developed countries
17.6
Enhance North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism
17.6.1
Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, by speed
17.7
Promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries on favourable terms, including on concessional and preferential terms, as mutually agreed
17.7.1
Total amount of funding for developing countries to promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies
17.8
Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology
17.8.1
17.9
Enhance international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in developing countries to support national plans to implement all the Sustainable Development Goals, including through North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation
17.9.1
Dollar value of financial and technical assistance (including through North-South, South‑South and triangular cooperation) committed to developing countries
17.10
Promote a universal, rules-based, open, non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization, including through the conclusion of negotiations under its Doha Development Agenda
17.10.1
17.11
Significantly increase the exports of developing countries, in particular with a view to doubling the least developed countries’ share of global exports by 2020
17.11.1
Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global exports
17.12
Realize timely implementation of duty-free and quota-free market access on a lasting basis for all least developed countries, consistent with World Trade Organization decisions, including by ensuring that preferential rules of origin applicable to imports from least developed countries are transparent and simple, and contribute to facilitating market access
17.12.1
Weighted average tariffs faced by developing countries, least developed countries and small island developing States
17.13
Enhance global macroeconomic stability, including through policy coordination and policy coherence
17.13.1
17.14
Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development
17.14.1
17.15
Respect each country’s policy space and leadership to establish and implement policies for poverty eradication and sustainable development
17.15.1
17.16
Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in all countries, in particular developing countries
17.16.1
Number of countries reporting progress in multi-stakeholder development effectiveness monitoring frameworks that support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
17.17
Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships
17.17.1
Amount in United States dollars committed to public-private partnerships for infrastructure
17.18
By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts
17.18.1
Statistical capacity indicators
17.18.2
17.18.3
Number of countries with a national statistical plan that is fully funded and under implementation, by source of funding
17.19
By 2030, build on existing initiatives to develop measurements of progress on sustainable development that complement gross domestic product, and support statistical capacity-building in developing countries
17.19.1
17.19.2
Proportion of countries that (a) have conducted at least one population and housing census in the last 10 years; and (b) have achieved 100 per cent birth registration and 80 per cent death registration
SDG 14 targets covered
Name | Description |
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14.1 | By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution |
14.3 | Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels |
Deliverables & Timeline
Fusion Fashion Tech Summit and Networking Dinner
Fusion Fashion Tech Society Cohort and Mentor Dinner
Cohort-led Slow Fashion Forward Design Challenge/Final Project and Mentor and Partner Dinner
Fusion Fashion Tech Society Cohort Dinner and Mentor and Partner Gala
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Partnership Progress
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Timeline
Entity
Region
- Global
Geographical coverage
Other beneficiaries
1. Underrepresented college students:
- Gain access to transformative educational resources, mentorship, and opportunities to leverage cutting-edge fashion technologies.
- Contribute to the society's three core pillars: Slow Fashion Innovation, Inclusive Tech Empowerment, and Human-Centric Design.
- Develop as the next wave of sustainable fashion pioneers and leaders.
2. Fashion industry conglomerates:
- Provide strategic leadership, investment, and guidance to scale sustainable practices across global supply chains.
- Leverage their extensive resources and networks to implement sustainable and circular practices.
3. Local artisans:
- Collaborate with the society to preserve traditional craftsmanship and integrate it into contemporary fashion.
- Enhance their economic viability and promote cultural diversity in the industry.
4. Fast fashion houses:
- Adopt the principles of the Fusion Fashion Tech Society to transition to more sustainable business models.
- Use their platforms to educate consumers about sustainable practices and promote the uptake of ethical products.
5. Investors:
- Provide capital, credibility, and connections to further the society's mission.
- Attract both social impact and traditional investors who are interested in supporting sustainable and impactful initiatives in the fashion industry.
- Benefit from the society's ability to facilitate technology transfers and cross-sector collaborations.
- Leverage the society's network to identify and invest in promising circular and sustainable fashion brands, startups, and innovations.
- Gain access to a curated pipeline of sustainable fashion investment opportunities through the society's programs and events.
6. Corporations and conglomerates:
- Collaborate with the society to implement sustainable practices and innovations across their supply chains and operations.
- Leverage the society's expertise and network to identify and incorporate circular and sustainable fashion solutions.
7. Locally owned stores:
- Partner with the society to source and showcase sustainable and ethically produced fashion products.
- Benefit from the society's educational initiatives to promote sustainable consumption among their customers.
- Collaborate with local artisans and designers to feature unique, culturally-inspired fashion offerings.
8. The planet and environment:
- Benefit from the society's efforts to promote sustainable and circular fashion practices, reducing the industry's environmental footprint.
- Contribute to the preservation of natural resources, biodiversity, and the overall health of the planet.
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Ambriel Pouncy, Founder and Executive Director