For 17 days, we will be sharing a glimpse into how the fashion and space industries engage with each of the 17 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) put forward by the United Nations.

In this thirteenth of the series, we examine goal number 13: Climate Action

Climate change has all sorts of unexpected effects on the world, and there is still a lot that we don’t know. Space travel has given us the opportunity to recognize the fragility and uniqueness of our planet, and the opportunity to show how much we appreciate it by taking care of it. These are simple principles, but because of the complexity of our global infrastructure and industries, it is difficult to make any changes. Partnership and working together is the way forward.

While these lists aren’t comprehensive, the goal is to demonstrate the potential impact through shared efforts between the two industries, in addition to their potential impact independently. We would love to hear from you in the comments about other areas or opportunities you see or are working on.

Sources:

Space Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, UNOOSA

How the United Nations’ SDGs Relate to the Fashion Industry, Remake

International Institute for Sustainable Development, SDG Knowledge Hub

Climate Action and Sustainable Development are Inseparable

Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, UN