24F IDH - Promotion of Climate-Smart Cotton production and Textile Waste Management in Madhya Pradesh - India

About this project

The project uses a systems change approach, integrating ecosystemrestoration, soil health, water management, biodiversity, and reducing GHG emissions in the cotton value chain, contributing to India's goal of creating a carbon sink by 2030. Partnering with solution providers and leveraging investments, it incentivizes farmers to adopt regenerative practices, promoting regenerative cotton production, boosting smallholder farmers incomes through sustainable practices, better market access, and enhances climate resilience. It also addresses textile waste by creating traceable waste value chains and reducing the carbon footprint of cotton production. The project supports India's aim to reduce emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 and adapt to climate change.The project aligns with Bestseller’s Fashion FWD strategy, which focuses on sustainable innovation, reduced environmental impact such as GHG emissions, and ethical practices. Bestseller emphasizing sustainability through sourcing regenerative cotton and using eco-friendly materials and processes. The partnership enhances the Bestseller brand to eco-conscious consumers by integrating environmental sustainability into their core operations.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 12Responsible Consumption and Production

Published by

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark · Government

Countries

India

Sectors

Responsible business conductII.5. Business and other services

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Funded by

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Accountable

The Sustainable Trade Initiative

Published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Nov 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-3-1-289179-37273.

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