Regeneration + Transformation Circle of Influence

Planetary Healing, New Fashion Paradigms, Value Systems + Quantum Leaps.. Is the new normal Mindfulness? From challenge to opportunity = Regeneration + Transformation.
In this episode, we’ll talk with global climate, circularity and policy experts on what matters most - when mapping a future that is creatively resilient, truly transformative and collaborative. Underlining bright spots for Hope, we’ll explore how applying a quadruple bottom line thinking mindset {People, Planet, Purpose, before Profits} can be a compass for navigating industry mobilization, and for identifying opportunities for accelerated momentum - towards goal of building a new tomorrow together - a fashion ecosystem embedded with climate justice, social equity, and sustainable innovation. 
Host:
Sara Kozlowski, VP of Education + Sustainability Initiatives of CFDA
Guests:
Francois Souchet, Make Fashion Circular Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Francois joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2016 to work with its Strategic Partners such as Google and H&M, to help drive circular economy innovation. In 2018, following the launch of the report ‘A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning fashion’s future’, he moved to lead Make Fashion Circular, shaping the programme to be a truly disruptive force within the industry.
Having studied in Paris and Melbourne and working internationally, he now find myself based in the UK leading a team dedicated to redesigning the fashion industry, based on circular economy principles. This new approach ensures that clothes are used more, are made to be made again and are made from safe, recycled and renewable materials.
Kerry Bannigan, Founder of Conscious Fashion Campaign
Kerry Bannigan is a social entrepreneur and advocate pioneering conscious fashion and media initiatives to drive transformative change. Bannigan spearheads global business, government, and industry impact partnerships to action the creative sectors for global good as key shapers for regenerating sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economies. Bannigan is the founder of the Conscious Fashion Campaign, an initiative in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships that co-creates high-visibility global fashion event partnerships to advance the Decade of Action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The campaign was established in 2019 to inspire innovative ideas, connect industry leaders, enable new partnerships, and enact sustainable change. Bannigan is a founding member of the SDG Media Zone in partnership with the United Nations Department of Global Communications and the PVBLIC Foundation. Since 2016, the SDG Media Zone has been one of the main features of the United Nations General Assembly high-level week as a prominent platform for progress and action bringing together UN Member States, advocates, world leaders and media.
Lucie Brigham, Chief of Office of United Nations Office for Partnerships
Lucie is the Chief of Office of the United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP). In her role, Lucie helps co-create partnerships for the UN system to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She connects companies, non-profits and foundations with relevant partners within the United Nations system and highlights innovative solutions that drive the Decade of Action to Deliver the SDGs by 2030.
Since its launch, Lucie has worked with the non-profit Conscious Fashion Campaign (CFC) to enable and inspire partnerships with the fashion and textile industry in the Decade of Action. Most recently in December 2020, the CFC and UNOP launched the Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network as part of the Partnerships for SDGs platform of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Lucie has over 20 years of experience in international development and the foreign service. Prior to joining UNOP, Lucie worked on advocacy and prevention of modern-day slavery at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
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