PRGMEA to represent apparel sector at ‘COP31’

The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association will represent the country’s value-added apparel sector at COP31, scheduled for November 9 to 20, 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye, Business Recorder reported. The association plans to focus on textile emissions reduction, sustainable production and cooperation on climate action. It also intends to present the industry’s challenges and sustainability work, including circularity and climate resilience.

PRGMEA says its participation follows its presence at COP30 and builds on programmes such as emissions assessments, textile recycling and capacity-building for small and medium-sized enterprises. Its delegation head, Imran Salahuddin, said the priority is turning climate commitments into factory-level steps through energy efficiency, improved resource use and technology adoption. Ahead of the conference, the association is working with government departments and research partners, and plans to seek international funding and technical support for a project focused particularly on apparel SMEs.