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Discover Natural Fibres Initiative
Where we are coming from – where we are going
FAO BudapestHenrik Kuffner
April 13, 2011
Slide 2
• DNFI was founded
under the patronage of
the UN and FAO Rome
• The Year of Discover
Natural Fibres 2009
was the starting point.
Start: 2009
Slide 3
• After the Year of
Natural Fibres was over
the 15 natural fibres
decided to continue as
the Discover Natural
Fibre Initiative
Spinn off
Slide 4
• Promote greener and
more efficient
agricultural techniques
for growing natural
fibres
• Improve life of the poor
who are involved in
natural fibres
• Replace synthetic
fibres
Objectives
Slide 5
A total of 15 fibres are
part of the DNFI network,
which can be split into
• Plant Fibres
• Animal Fibres
Members of the DNFI
Sisal
Ramie
Jute
Hemp
Flax
Coir
Cotton
Abaca
Wool
Silk
Mohair
Cashmere
Angora
Camel Hair
Alpaca Wool
Slide 6
Natural fibres are
• Healthy
• Comfortable
• Responsible
• Renewable
• Sustainable
• High-tech
• Fashionable
• Natural
Why Natural Fibres
Slide 7
• Keep the momentum of
2009
• Further develop the
initiative
• Offering a permanent
platform for natural
fibres
• Keeping strong
relations with FAO, UN
and the related
networks
The Future of DNFI
Slide 8
• We look forward to
strengthening our
network with your
support!
• Thank you!
The End