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Discover Natural Fibres Initiative

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. Spinn off.

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Discover Natural Fibres Initiative

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  1. FAO Budapest Henrik Kuffner April 13, 2011 Discover Natural Fibres Initiative Where we are coming from – where we are going

  2. 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.

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

  4. 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

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

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

  7. 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

  8. The End • We look forward to strengthening our network with your support! • Thank you!

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