We are seeking a dynamic and experienced curator to join us in co-designing and co-delivering a first-of-its-kind Sustainable Fashion Symposium in Lahore in September 2025.
If you have a vision for sustainability in fashion and its potential in Pakistan and beyond, we invite you to apply to help build this transformative platform.
The two-day SF Symposium will bring together a community of policymakers, designers, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, educators, craftspeople, students and industry leaders from across the country. Joining them will be prominent sustainability advocates and thought leaders from South Asia and the UK.
Background
In 2023, the British Council launched a programme to advocate for a more sustainable, regenerative, equitable and transparent fashion and textile industry in Pakistan. The programme aimed to enable knowledge-sharing and strengthen policy and practice, positioning the British Council as a thought leader for the Creative Economy in the country. It also sought to grow opportunities for the sector by convening, connecting and showcasing sustainable fashion innovation.
Following the publication of a comprehensive country report mapping Pakistan’s sustainable fashion ecosystem and the awarding of five grants to innovative projects advancing fashion sustainability, the SF Symposium marks the next phase of our programme. It builds on the momentum already generated, providing a platform to deepen dialogue, share best practice and further catalyse action within the sector.