October 7 is World Cotton Day. A symbol of sustainable development and economic prosperity. These October events in the first decade of the month have a traditional annual character.
The idea of creating World Cotton Day appeared in 2019, when four African countries — Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali — united, proposing to the World Trade Organization to celebrate this day on October 7. These countries, known as the "Cotton Four", have a long tradition of growing cotton and are important players in the global market.World Cotton Day is an opportunity to emphasize its role in creating jobs and maintaining economic stability in the least developed countries (LDCs). Cotton is a source of income for millions of farmers, workers and entrepreneurs in these countries. This day promotes fair and sustainable trade policies that allow developing countries to benefit from every stage of the cotton production chain, from cultivation to processing and sale.Today, more than ever, it is important to support countries that depend on cotton and to encourage the sustainable development of this industry. After all, cotton is not only a fabric, but also a key component of economic prosperity for many countries around the world.Interesting facts about cotton:Cotton is one of the first crops that humans began to grow more than 5,000 years ago.
1 kg of cotton can be used to make up to 4 T-shirts or 2 pairs of jeans.
During 2019, more than 25 million tons of cotton were produced in the world, of which about 70% went to textile needs.
By celebrating this day, we remind you of the importance of cotton for the world and its huge impact on the economies of many countries that are the main producers of this crop.
Source: https://www.dilovamova.com/index.php?page=10&event=205239
