Kering collaborates with Tsinghua University and IFM to launch sustainable Fashion MOOC
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Kering, together with Tsinghua University and Institut Français de la Mode, officially launched the "Fashion Sustainability – Global Perspectives and China Practices" Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). The course is free to open to university students and people who are passionate about sustainable fashion worldwide.
With a commitment to empower young generations, Kering has been cultivating sustainability talents for years. Through the development of relevant educational programs in cooperation with internationally renowned institutions and universities, it aims to uphold true long-term sustainability. This new MOOC is the second step of a collaboration that started with the launch of Tsinghua University's online education platform "XuetangX" in 2019 to bring to China the world's first MOOC focusing on sustainability and luxury fashion.
With the educational resources of top universities and the enthusiastic support from industry stakeholders, this course presents a solid theoretical foundation, a broad international perspective, and cutting-edge industry trends. The curriculum covers diverse dimensions of sustainable fashion, including the relationship between fashion and the social environment, as well as circular economy, product lifecycles, fashion traceability, sustainable fabrics, and technology iteration. Students can delve into background information, core mechanisms, and the basic infrastructure of sustainability in the fashion industry. This holistic content aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the sustainability value chain operating model and pioneering insights into industry transformation.
Over the past decade, Kering has collaborated with various institutions at Tsinghua University, including the Academy of Arts & Design and the School of Journalism and Communication. The collaboration has encompassed various initiatives, such as researching sustainable fashion consumption, graduate programs, and developing MOOCs.
Moreover, in response to the invitation from the Tsinghua University Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Kering has joined forces with the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) to launch the Global Youth Climate Week. This initiative aims to mobilize and engage young people all over the world in making tangible contributions to global climate governance. Kering sustainability experts have also participated in the development of online courses for the Climate x Global Youth Carbon Neutrality Leadership Training Program, a strategic collaboration between the alliance and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). FrançoisHenri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, has visited Tsinghua University multiple times, engaging in friendly interactions with young students, demonstrating Kering's determination to empower the younger generation in driving sustainable development.
"Fashion Sustainability – Global Perspectives and China Practices" is now available online on the "XuetangX" platform. Click the link below to start your exploration journey: https://www.xuetangx.com/course/thu0501zhangjingrong1102/19325022?channel=i.area.manual_search
