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Discover Natural Fibres InitiativeWhere we are coming from – where we are going
FAO BudapestHenrik KuffnerApril 13, 2011
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• DNFI was founded under the patronage of the UN and FAO Rome
• The Year of Discover Natural Fibres 2009 was the starting point.
Start: 2009
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• After the Year of Natural Fibres was over the 15 natural fibres decided to continue as the Discover Natural Fibre Initiative
Spinn off
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• 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
Objectives
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A total of 15 fibres are part of the DNFI network, which can be split into• Plant Fibres• Animal Fibres
Members of the DNFI
Sisal
Ramie
Jute
Hemp
Flax
Coir
Cotton
Abaca
Wool
Silk
Mohair
Cashmere
Angora
Camel Hair
Alpaca Wool
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Natural fibres are• Healthy• Comfortable• Responsible• Renewable• Sustainable• High-tech• Fashionable• Natural
Why Natural Fibres
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• 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
The Future of DNFI
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• We look forward to strengthening our network with your support!
• Thank you!
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