Climate Week NYC 2026 brought together more than 100,000 participants across 1,000 events in New York City from 20 to 27 September. Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) participated in the event, organising discussions with a wide range of stakeholders on how to reduce the environmental impact of textile production and accelerate the transition towards a more circular fashion industry. 

One of the main topics was textile circularity, particularly how governments and businesses can improve resource efficiency and reduce waste. GFA organised a roundtable at Nike's New York headquarters to discuss the implementation of its 2030 Circularity Blueprint, an initiative aimed at increasing circular practices across the fashion industry. Discussions also addressed upcoming EU legislation, including the proposed Circular Economy Act, and new textile waste legislation introduced in the United States. 

The event also highlighted new initiatives to reduce emissions from textile production. Levi Strauss & Co. and Marks & Spencer announced the Fashion Renewable Collaborative, which aims to increase the use of renewable electricity across fashion supply chains. GFA also organised an Innovation Day in collaboration with Fashion for Good, PDS Ventures and Ralph Lauren, bringing together companies and investors to explore new sustainable technologies. 

Government policy was another important topic throughout the week. During a workshop organised with Columbia University, representatives from fashion companies and environmental organisations discussed how the industry could strengthen its supply chains in response to changing political and regulatory conditions. 

Throughout the event, GFA emphasised the importance of greater cooperation across the fashion industry to address environmental challenges. The organisation highlighted the need to turn sustainability commitments into concrete measures that can reduce waste and emissions. 

Learn more about the Climate Week here.