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OCA launches Türkiye’s first Organic Cotton Training Curriculum
Organic Cotton Accelerator hosts its first national stakeholder event to shape Pakistan’s organic cotton future
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Organic Cotton Accelerator hosts its first national stakeholder event to shape Pakistan’s organic cotton future
Organic Cotton Accelerator hosts its first national stakeholder event to shape Pakistan’s organic cotton future
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OCA Welcomes Sucharu Mahajan Uppal as Country Manager, India
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sucharu Mahajan Uppal as our new Country Manager for India. With decades of leadership in the global textile and apparel industry, Sucharu will lead OCA’s efforts to scale impact across India’s organic cotton sector.
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Building trust from the ground up with data, impact, and credible claims
At this year’s Better Cotton Conference in Izmir, Türkiye, OCA contributed to two key discussions on how high-quality data can strengthen outcomes on the ground and support reliable claims.
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OCA supports sector alignment with new GMO testing standards for cotton
The Organic Cotton Accelerator, alongside GOTS and Textile Exchange, played a key role in initiating the International Workshop Agreement (IWA) process in 2018, bringing together global stakeholders to establish common guidelines for GMO screening in cotton and textiles.
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OCA welcomes Rubab Zahra as the Country Manager for Pakistan
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) is pleased to welcome Rubab Zahra as its new Country Manager for Pakistan. Rubab joins OCA to lead the organisation’s efforts to expand its footprint and deepen its impact in the country’s organic cotton sector.
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OCA in the field: Strengthening local partnerships in India, Pakistan and Türkiye
This spring, the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) hosted a series of key partner events in India, Pakistan and Türkiye. Through monitoring visits and seasonal workshops, OCA deepened collaboration with the trusted partners, who are central to delivering the Farm Programme—now reaching over 100,000 organic cotton farmers in these key production regions.
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OCA’s impact reaches over 100,000 farmers
The 2024-2025 cotton season marks a significant milestone for the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA), with over 100,000 farmers now part of our Farm Programme, a vital step toward scaling organic cotton globally.
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New regional LCA study reveals clear environmental advantages of organic cotton in India
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has published a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study highlighting the environmental benefits of organic cotton farming in India. The regional study offers detailed, locally relevant data demonstrating organic cotton’s reduced environmental impact compared to conventional farming.
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The power of collaboration: Insights from recent key industry and public events
The first two months of 2025 have been rich in collaboration and knowledge sharing for the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA). Since the beginning of 2025, we have been actively engaging in key industry and public sector events, reinforcing OCA’s unique position as a collaborative force and convenor in the organic cotton sector. Through these engagements, we have continued to advocate for farmers, foster partnerships, and drive meaningful change across the supply chain.
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OCA convenes key stakeholders to scale organic cotton in India
New Delhi, November 27, 2024 – The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) is hosting its Stakeholder Event India 2024: Scaling Organic Cotton in India on November 27 and 28 in New Delhi. Bringing together farmers, brands, suppliers, manufacturers and public sector representatives, the event aims to foster collaboration and accelerate sustainable growth across the organic cotton value chain. It highlights India’s global leadership in organic cotton production and OCA’s support for the country’s farming communities.
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OCA welcomes new Chair of the Board
OCA is announcing a Board of Trustees leadership transition, as Keith Tyrell, Executive Director of the Pesticide Action Network UK, will conclude his impactful tenure as Chair of the Board at the end of December 2024. Beginning January 1, 2025, Punit Lalbhai, Vice Chairman of Arvind, will succeed him in the role, marking a new phase for OCA.
