FAO Budapest

Henrik Kuffner April 13, 2011

Discover Natural Fibres Initiative

Where we are coming from – where we are going

Start: 2009 • DNFI was founded under the patronage of the UN and FAO Rome • The Year of Discover Natural Fibres 2009 was the starting point.

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Spinn off • After the Year of Natural Fibres was over the 15 natural fibres decided to continue as the Discover Natural Fibre Initiative Slide 3

Objectives • Promote greener and more efficient agricultural techniques for growing natural fibres • Improve life of the poor who are involved in natural fibres • Replace synthetic fibres Slide 4

Members of the DNFI A total of 15 fibres are part of the DNFI network, which can be split into • Plant Fibres • Animal Fibres Abaca Coir Cotton Flax Hemp Jute Ramie Sisal Alpaca Wool Angora Camel Hair Cashmere Mohair Silk Wool Slide 5

Why Natural Fibres Natural fibres are • Healthy • Comfortable • Responsible • Renewable • Sustainable • High-tech • Fashionable • Natural Slide 6

The Future of DNFI • Keep the momentum of 2009 • Further develop the initiative • Offering a permanent platform for natural fibres • Keeping strong relations with FAO, UN and the related networks Slide 7

The End • We look forward to strengthening our network with your support!

• Thank you!

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