On May 12 and 13, the partners and associated partners of VERDEinMED convened in Perugia, Italy, for the project’s 7th Steering Committee Meeting and a conference focused on strategies for sustainable transition in the textile and clothing sector, hosted by Confindustria Umbria.
During the first day, consortium members reviewed the progress achieved across the different work packages, including updates on the VERDE Hubs, the Knowledge Platform, communication and dissemination activities, the VERDE Academy, policy recommendations and the project’s Transferability Plan. Partners also discussed coordination actions with governance projects and explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange across the Mediterranean region.
The second day featured a conference bringing together institutional representatives, industry stakeholders and environmental experts to discuss the sustainable transition of the textile and clothing sector. The programme included strategic discussions on circularity, territorial cooperation and environmental innovation, as well as showcases of educational initiatives and practical activities connected to the sector.
The event concluded with a presentation of VERDEinMED’s impact and key achievements, alongside the certification award ceremony for the 10 companies benefiting from the Textile Assistance Scheme (TAS).
