Discover Natural Fibres Initiative Where we are coming from – where we are going FAO Budapest Henrik 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