WWF Pakistan and UNCTAD will host a webinar titled "Understanding Traceability and Due Diligence in the Leather Supply Chain: Perspectives from Pakistan and Bangladesh" on April 16, at 10:00 AM (UK time) via Zoom.

The session will focus on the challenges and solutions surrounding traceability, sustainability, and compliance in the leather industries of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The webinar will explore key issues related to environmental sustainability, ethical sourcing, and the implementation of global trade regulations, specifically the European Union's Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR), which comes into effect in January 2026. This regulation will require companies to prove their supply chains are free of deforestation, putting pressure on leather-producing countries to enhance traceability.

Experts will share insights from the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) Programme, which aims to improve traceability and promote circular economy practices in the leather sector. Discussions will include traceability tools, challenges related to compliance, and the sector's preparedness for the upcoming regulations.

The event will feature presentations from key speakers, followed by a Q&A session. For registration, visit the website here

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