The past decade's record heat, extreme weather, biodiversity loss and pollution are posing a growing threat to planetary and human health. It is increasingly clear that the impact of these crises is not just environmental, but economic and social too and is undermining progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To remain within planetary boundaries, we will need to make fundamental changes to the way we eat, how we travel, how we heat, cool, and power our homes, and the products and services we buy and use. Yet it is essential that sustainable and healthy choices for consumers are made more available, accessible, and affordable.
For World Consumer Rights Day 2025 on 15 March, Consumers International, with its Members and partners, will unite in a global call for A just transition to sustainable lifestyles.
As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate a year of progress powered by our global community. Together with our Members and select stakeholders, we tackled some of the biggest challenges consumers face today to ensure fairness, safety, and sustainability for consumers everywhere. From influencing global policies to tackling scams and advocating for sustainable lifestyles, here are the top ten highlights from the year.
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Digital finance can empower people with disabilities by promoting financial autonomy. Explore how inclusive design, collaboration, and education can bridge gaps in access.
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From online banking to Buy Now, Pay Later, digital financial services (DFS) have opened up a new world of opportunity for consumers. However, as the delivery of financial services for consumers is digitised, the urgency to close the digital gap becomes greater, as does the need to address mounting issues such as protecting consumer privacy and safeguarding data.
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