Organic cotton summit demands fairer risk sharing

ISTANBUL — The inaugural Organic Cotton Summit has concluded with a call for the industry to redistribute risk more fairly along the supply chain, and to treat organic cotton as a long-term strategy for climate resilience rather than a niche sourcing option.

Co-hosted by the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) and Textile Exchange, the two-day event brought together farmers, producer organisations, suppliers, brands, retailers, civil society groups, investors and policymakers. Close to 270 participants from 24 countries attended, spanning key production and consumption regions.