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You asked, we answered: What are the clean cotton production goals for 2030 and how will they impact the environment?
We know you care about sustainable cotton. You care about water use, chemical inputs, and fair farm practices. You need to trust that your cotton comes from farms that show measurable progress. Here is your guide, distilled from top Better Cotton sources and their 2030 Strategy.

🔍 Water Stewardship

Better Cotton farmers already use 10% less water than conventional farmers in India’s 2019–2020 season. They save water with new ideas. The 2030 goals now put water care as equal to soil health and biodiversity.

🚩 Highlight:
“During the 2019–20 season, Better Cotton Farmers in India used 10% less water than non-Better Cotton Farmers.”
— Emma Dennis, Senior Manager of Global Impact, Better Cotton (Better Cotton Blog 2023)

• Expert Tips for Water-Wise Cotton Farming:

• Use drip irrigation that fits local needs.
• Harvest rainwater and recycle water.
• Check soil moisture to irrigate only when needed.
• Practice crop rotation and intercropping to keep soil moist.
• Work with local water experts to protect shared water.

🔍 Carbon Emissions and Climate Change Mitigation

Better Cotton aims to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% per tonne of cotton by 2030. They set this goal from the 2017 baseline. Already, farmers using these practices have reduced synthetic fertilizer use by 13% and pesticide use by 23%.

🚩 Highlight:
“Better Cotton’s Climate Change Mitigation target is to reduce GHG emissions per tonne of cotton by 50% by 2030.”
— Better Cotton 2030 Strategy (Better Cotton 2030 Strategy PDF)

• Carbon Reduction Recommendations:

• Apply integrated pest management to cut down on pesticides.
• Switch to organic or biofertilizers where possible.
• Use cover crops and reduced tillage to capture soil carbon.
• Choose energy-efficient machines and renewable energy.
• Train farmers in carbon management and climate resilience.

🔍 Chemical Inputs Reduction

A key goal is to halve the amount and toxicity of synthetic pesticides by 2030. In Tajikistan’s 2019–2020 season, Better Cotton Farmers used 62% less synthetic pesticide than other groups.

🚩 Highlight:
“Synthetic pesticide use among Better Cotton Farmers in Tajikistan was 62% lower compared to Comparison Farmers.”
— Emma Dennis, Better Cotton Impact Report 2023. • Strategies for Safer Chemical Use:

• Start with non-chemical pest controls (like biological methods and habitat management).
• Train farmers to choose, handle, and apply pesticides safely.
• Stop using highly hazardous pesticides.
• Use precision agriculture to avoid excess chemicals.
• Monitor health indicators for workers and the environment.

🔍 Recycling and Sustainable Livelihoods

Recycling cotton textiles is vital for circularity. Yet, Better Cotton’s 2030 goals focus on sustainable farm livelihoods. They work for fair incomes, empower women, and create decent work.

🚩 Highlight:
“The Women’s Empowerment target aims to improve inclusion and equal farm decision-making, supporting climate resilience and livelihoods.”
— Better Cotton 2030 Strategy Documentation.

• Livelihood Improvement Actions:

• Support women’s groups and leadership in farms.
• Ensure transparent and fair cotton supply chains.
• Give farmers better access to inputs and markets.
• Build resilience through crop diversity and climate training.
• Strengthen systems for complaints and labor rights.

❓ FAQ

Q: How does Better Cotton verify progress towards the 2030 goals?
A: Better Cotton uses a strong framework to monitor, evaluate, and learn. They use Delta Framework indicators, field data, and partner assessments. This system tracks environmental, social, and economic impacts. (Better Cotton Impact Targets)

👉 Ready to dive deeper?
Explore the full breakdown of cotton’s environmental effects and see how you can support cleaner cotton production at Environmental Impact of Cotton: Your Questions Answered.

Sources & Authority:

• Emma Dennis, Senior Manager of Global Impact, Better Cotton
• Better Cotton 2030 Strategy PDF & Online Resources
• Cotton 2040 Multi-stakeholder Initiative Reports
• Better Cotton Impact Reports (2019–2023)

All facts come from official Better Cotton communications and impact assessments. The program now covers over 2.13 million licensed farmers worldwide. This offers you trustworthy, data-based insights to guide your sustainable fashion and textile choices.

Stay informed, stay engaged, and support cotton production that builds a healthier planet and thriving communities by 2030.

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