About the Course
Week 1: What is Sustainability?
Principles of sustainability and systems thinking
Environmental and social justice
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN
Interlinkages between fashion and other industries
Week 2: Sustainable Decision-Making in Fashion
Identifying sustainability in the supply chain
Greenwashing vs transparency
Introduction to circularity
Case study: Two brands
Downloadable essay prompt + discussion
Week 3: Communication for Change
Role of communication in sustainability
Creating campaigns, graphics, and short videos
How to build sustainable brand identity and collateral
Week 4: Reflection & Peer Presentation
Peer review and feedback
Final discussion
Presentation of sustainable fashion ideas
Exploring contributions to green and blue economies
Your Instructor
Runa Ray
Runa Ray is a Fashion Environmentalist and interdisciplinary designer who uses fashion to advocate for policy change and educate on sustainability. Her work with the United Nations and IUCN integrates nature-based solutions and design intelligence to address climate change and environmental justice.
Specializing in algae-based textiles, circularity, and the revival of indigenous techniques, she transforms waste into fashion while fostering collaborations across industries. As an advocate for CO2 reduction and sustainable practices, Runa guides SMEs in creating impact-driven solutions for the future of fashion.
A featured speaker at the United Nations and columnist for leading platforms like the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Connect4Climate at the World Bank, she combines her knowledge with exhibitions that have gained global recognition.