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In pictures: The spirit of Green Action Week

Taking place this week, Green Action Week is a global week of action to promote sustainable consumption and reduce poverty in low- and middle-income countries. The pictures shared here capture…

OECD Consumer Policy Ministerial: Outcomes to make Consumer Protection fit for the future

Consumers International represented the consumer voice at the first OECD Ministerial on Consumer Protection, discussing global collaboration for safety, sustainability, and inclusivity.

10 things consumers need to know about FinTech

To coincide with the release of our latest report Banking on the Future: an exploration of FinTech and the consumer interest, we list ten things consumers need to know about FinTech.

GAW Everyone wants safer food

Advice by consumer campaigners at the frontline of getting safe and sustainable food for all, from every continent in the world.

Global implications of US Net Neutrality repeal

Our Digital Advocacy Manager Renate Samson explains why the controversial decision to repeal net neutrality rules in the US may have consequences for consumers globally.

Last month, we attended and spoke at a Euroconsumers event in Brussels, Belgium, which set out to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by the emergence AI, and what potential it has for…

Game changer - Addictive technology blog

News that the World Health Organization (WHO) has added 'gaming disorder' to its list of known diseases hit the headlines last month. Health expert Anna Glayzer asks what it means for consumers, and…

Over 7000 languages are spoken in the world today, but not many are represented online

50% of the world will soon be online. To help the next 50% join them, we must make sure services and content speak their language.

Expanding access to smart devices and mobile internet

Mobile internet is increasingly widespread with 3.3 billion mobile internet subscribers around the world, and it’s predicted 2025, 72% of internet users will be accessing the internet exclusively via…

Five trends driving progress towards Sustainable Consumption

To mark the week, we are sharing five notable trends that are actively driving progress towards sustainable consumption:

Empowered woman as a tool for gender equality and consumer protection

'The implication is that the world community needs to work harder to realise the goal of gender equality.' Professor Felicia Monye, President, Consumer Awareness Organisation, Nigeria, talks about…

World Consumer Rights Day: When it comes to climate business, consumers can lead the way

Alzbeta Klein, Director and Global Head, Climate Business, International Finance Corporation (IFC), explains why consumer demand for sustainable products and services is shaping the future of the…

Consumers vs COVID-19

Despite the human suffering and the economic crisis brought upon us by COVID 19, there are those who take the opportunity to profit from the chaos and misfortune of others. This has opened yet…

World Food Safety Day - Guest blog - Food Safety: A shared responsibility

George Cheriyan and Madhu Sudan Sharma from CUTS International (India), give a global picture of the issues underlying food safety and discuss the responsibility of all stakeholders in reducing the…

World Food Safety Day 2020: We all have a role to play in creating a safer and fairer marketplace

Saroja Sundaram, Executive Director and Director of Consumer Protection at Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (India), shares insight on why food safety and access to healthier diets is a key…

Green Action Week: What does ‘sharing community’ look like in 2020?

Populations in developing countries are particularly vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. Across the globe, borders have shut, national emergencies have been declared and restrictions in the…

How does ‘Sharing Community’ help to build a fairer, safer, more sustainable and resilient future after crisis?

In this blog, we explore the five major themes of Green Action Week 2021 and how the campaigns around the world will drive change and resilience post crisis, by promoting a culture of sharing…

A Global Plan for a Decade of Action for Road Safety

To mark the official launch of a Second Decade of Action for Road Safety, Consumers International and the United Nations Road Safety Fund come together to unveil how global change can be achieved.

World Consumer Rights Day: Empowering the Next Generation in the future of clean energy

In the run-up to World Consumer Rights Day, we spoke to two members of our Next Generation Leaders Network - sharing perspectives from Lebanon and India on how we can engage and empower young…

International Youth Day: Green skills for a sustainable future

Major shifts are needed to reach net zero by 2050. Young consumers recognise change is needed, and many are willing to make those changes. But it is imperative that global leaders across government,…