In 2022, Thailand - the host of APEC - set the priority of “Balance in All Aspects” with the Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model as the overarching thinking.  The garment and textile sector is one of the industries that is under pressure to shift towards going green. “Greening" the garment and textile sector is one of the global trends that businesses implement to reduce waste and achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.

In this regard, Viet Nam held a two-day workshop on Promoting Green Garment and Textile Sector towards Inclusive and Sustainable Growth on 21-22 September 2023, in Ha Noi, Viet Nam with the objective of sharing information, good practices and suggest recommendations on ways to promote green garment and textile sector towards inclusive and sustainable growth.

This Report summarizes the workshop proceedings, discussions, survey’s outcomes and recommendation to APEC and member economies.