Tracking Progress : Implementing Sustainable Consumption Policies - A Global Review of the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection

This publication reviews the results of the first global governmental study on the status of implementation of the sustainable consumption section of the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection (Section G). The results of the study have revealed a clear and strong interest by governments everywhere in implementing these Guidelines, however the status of implementation of the specific elements of the Guidelines varies widely. This publication reviews the research methodology and survey findings in general. It also takes an in-depth look at National Case studies from eight countries around the world. It concludes with recommendations on several areas including: how to promote awareness of the Guidelines; how the Guidelines can be modified to clarify language; how the implementation of the Guidelines can be more rigorously monitored; and finally, how governments can raise consumer awareness on this very important topic.Bentley, Matthew is the author of 'Tracking Progress : Implementing Sustainable Consumption Policies - A Global Review of the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection', published 2003 under ISBN 9789280722055 and ISBN 9280722050.