Today, on March 14, 2025, representatives of InfoCons are participating in the Closing Session of the Consumers International Summit, ahead of World Consumer Rights Day.
With sustainable lifestyles high on the agenda for 2025—including discussions at COP30 in Brazil and the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Kenya—countries have a unique opportunity to align sustainable consumption practices with broader environmental commitments. This crucial shift not only supports global climate goals but also ensures the protection of consumer rights and needs.
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The Closing Session will explore the key actions required at both national and global levels to drive meaningful change. Speakers will discuss the commitments necessary to accelerate progress toward urgent global sustainability goals.
Speakers at the closing session will include:
- Helena Leurent, Director General, Consumers International
- Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Mindy Hernandez, Director, Living Lab for Equitable Climate Action, World Resources Institute
- Lucy Shea, Group CEO, Futerra
- Anindita Mehta, Chief Operating Officer, Consumer Education and Research Society (CERC) ;
- Wang Zhenyu, Secretary General, China Consumers Association
- Hino Samuel Jose, Children and Youth Major Group Representative, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Phil Radford, CEO, Consumer Reports
- Tanah Lee Sullivan, Group Head of Sustainability, GoTo
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This session marks the conclusion of a week of critical discussions aimed at shaping a more sustainable, consumer-focused future.
InfoCons – European Organization for Consumer Protection and Promotion of Programs and Strategies , a full member of the World Organization Consumers International , founding member of the Federation of Consumer Associations , and member of ANEC .