SDG Lounge - Leading by Design

The fashion and lifestyle sector is a powerful global force, shaping trends and driving economies, but it's also a significant contributor to environmental degradation, responsible for around 60% of greenhouse gas emissions and massive resource consumption. This makes it critical for the industry to embrace sustainable practices that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 
The UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network, hosted by the UN Office for Partnerships, brings together industry leaders, media, governments, and UN entities to champion transparent, inclusive, and transformative action. The mission is clear: to turn the immense influence of the fashion and lifestyle sectors into a force for positive change, ensuring prosperity while protecting the planet.

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This September, the United Nations will host the Summit of the Future, a key moment to strengthen global cooperation and multilateralism for the challenges ahead. Running alongside this milestone moment during the High-Level Week of the 79th UN General Assembly, the SDG Lounge at UN Headquarters will be a vibrant space for #GrowingSolutions to accelerate action toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Convened by the United Nations Deputy Secretary General and hosted by the UN Office for Partnerships, from 20 – 26 September, the SDG Lounge will feature unscripted dialogues, deep dives into vital issues and host interactive experiences—all designed to keep the promise of the SDGs today, tomorrow and for future generations to come.