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Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Standards

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Language English
Industry Sectors: Apparel
Resource Topics / SDGs::
Includes Topics/Sustainable Development Goals from the resource and its locations.
Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2)
Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Integrated Water Resource Management (SDG 6.5)
Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4)
Resource URL https://www.cottonmadeinafrica.org/en/standards/goals
Year 2005

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Resource Overview

The Cotton made in Africa standards comprise the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the Cotton made in Africa-Organic (CmiA-Organic) Standard. The standards are intended to improve the living conditions of African smallholders and support sustainable cotton production. The standards include social, environmental, and economic criteria.

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