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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.

AI for Consumers blog

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…

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,…

Unlocking financial literacy: The power of thinking local

In this blog, Assad Umar, programme manager for Consumers International's Fair Digital Finance Accelerator, explains what it means to 'localise' financial literacy initiatives, and why doing so it…

Global Congress 2023: How do we build a resilient future for consumers?

This year Consumers International will hold its Global Congress – the only global gathering of leaders from the consumer movement, business, government, civil society and others. The world has…

Sustainable Living: Bridging the Gap Between Consumers and Decision-Makers

94% of consumers support the shift to a green economy. Despite this support, a gap persists between intention and action. Saroja Sundaram of Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group, explores why we…

Three common misconceptions holding back the fight against plastic pollution

I recently had the privilege of representing Consumers International at the 4th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) - where member states are tasked with a monumental…

Can a shift towards sustainable lifestyles drive access to essential needs?

Sustainable lifestyles improve access to food, energy and mobility. Explore how they enhance well-being & essential needs in low- & middle-income countries.