Ecolabelling to advance sustainable
consumption and production

The side event presents and discusses the role of ecolabelling in enhancing sustainable consumption and production. Type I ecolabels based on multiple criteria, lifecycle perspective and third-party certification are practical tools for manufacturers to improve resource efficiency of products and for consumers to make environmentally sound choices.

Relevant global, regional and national stakeholders will highlight the advantages and opportunities of using ecolabelling to achieve more sustainable societies, both in developed and developing regions.

The side event is organised in co-operation with the United Nations Environment Programme/Division of Technology, Industry and Economics and with participation from other international and non-governmental organisations.

Programme:

Nordic experiences on the role of ecolabelling in sustainable consumption and production

• Elisabet Falemo, State Secretary, Sweden

Addressing the needs of developing countries: capacity building and technical assistance

• Arab Hoballah, Chief of the Sustainable Consumption and Production Branch, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

African ecolabelling mechanism to improve environmental profile of African products and their market access

• Andrew Maiyo, Secretary General, African organization for standardization (ARSO)

Panel discussion

• Global ecolabelling network (GEN), Nancy Holm, Ecolabelling Sweden
• Consumers International (CI), Bjarne Pedersen, Director of Operations
• Boston Power, Martin Dluzansky, Director of Product & Partner Marketing

Roadmap towards greater cooperation and mutual recognition

• Arab Hoballah, Chief of the Sustainable Consumption and Production Branch, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Moderator: Linda Chipperfield, Green Seal

Sandwiches and refreshments will be served

Contact information:

Ms. Mia Rahunen, Adviser on sustainable development

Nordic Council of Ministers,
Email: mira@norden.org
Tel. +45 29692901