The Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) Programme will host an official side event on sustainability during the Lineapelle International Leather Exhibition.
The sessions will present pilot projects from Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Pakistan, exploring approaches such as traceability systems, cleaner production methods and waste valorisation. These initiatives aim to address environmental and social impacts in leather manufacturing while supporting access to international markets.
The event will feature two panels. The first will highlight SMEP-supported solutions in practice, with speakers including Adeel Younas from WWF Pakistan, Dr Ebenezer Laryea of Aston University’s Leathertrace project in Bangladesh, and Palanivel Saravanan from CSIR-India’s Green Tannery Initiative in Ethiopia. The second panel will examine how policy, standards and procurement can support the adoption of innovative approaches, with contributions from the Leather Working Group, the Ethical Trading Initiative and the Sustainable Leather Foundation.
The SMEP Programme is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and implemented in partnership with UNCTAD. It supports producers, manufacturers and institutions in enhancing traceability, reducing pollution and implementing circular economy practices in line with international trade requirements. Participation in the side event requires prior registration for Lineapelle.
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