
Romania commits to develop a National Action Plan on sustainable consumption and production (SCP). The plan will be developed by national authorities and relevant stakeholders and approved by a government decision. The development of the National Action Plan will take into consideration existing European and national legal frameworks. The commitment will result in the achievement of eco-efficient management of resource consumption, the development of an attractive business environment, and the improvement of the quality of products and services. It will stimulate technological upgrade, encourage the renewal of processes and products, develop research and innovation activities and improve the capacity of both public authorities and companies. The plan will outline in the implementation of legislation on green public procurement.
This commitment falls under focus area 4 of the Batumi Initiative to shift consumer behaviours toward more sustainable consumption patterns.

Slovenia commits to developing and implementing the Framework Programme for Transition to a Green Economy. The Framework Programme supports numerous activities in greening the economy, sustainable management of resources, green jobs, green products and services, green budget reforms, sustainable urban development, training for a green economy, green farming practice and supporting e-activates, e-Space, e-Waters and e-Environment. With the adoption of the Framework Programme for Transition to a Green Economy in October 2015 and the activities pursued by departments in 2015 and 2016, the Slovenian Government has set a long-term development vision, orientation and strategy, and has started taking the first systematic steps to link together sectoral policies and measures.
The commitment falls under focus areas 4, 7, and 9 of the Batumi Initiative to shift consumer behaviours torwards sustainable consumption patterns; increase green and decent jobs, while developing the necessary human capital; and promote public participation and education for sustainable development.

Belarus commits to provide Information on eco-labelling and support sustainable consumption. The commitment will result in the establishment of the eco-labelling system in the Republic of Belarus.
The commitment falls under focus area 4 of the Batumi Initiative to shift consumer behaviours towards more sustainable consumption patterns.
Implementing partners include the State Standardisation Committee of the Republic of Belarus, interested national public governing bodies, business community, civil society organisations, and the private sector.
The commitment falls under SDGs 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

Italy commits to setting up a national voluntary scheme through national regulation, with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of Italian eco-products on national and international markets. Such a scheme aims at promoting sustainable patterns of production and consumption; fostering eco-competitiveness of Italian small and medium enterprises; improving the environmental performance of products; reducing environmental impacts generated during their life cycle; enhancing citizens’ awareness; promoting sustainable consumption; and ensuring transparency and comparability of environmental performance of products. The draft regulation applies to products made entirely in Italy, or for which the drawing, design, processing and packaging are made exclusively on the Italian territory, as required by Italian national law.
The commitment falls under focus area 4 of the Batumi Initiative to shift consumer behaviours towards sustainable consumption patterns.
The commitment is relevant to SDG 12.

Germany commits to helping consumers to better understand the environmental and social impacts of their consumption through the German National Programme for Sustainable Consumption. The programme aims to identify alternative consumption patterns and strengthen sustainable alternatives, without removing consumers’ rights to make their own decisions. The programme also aims to strengthen incentives for innovative approaches that facilitate sustainable consumption and stimulate a broader national discussion about lifestyles and a change in values.The programme addresses not only consumers but all relevant stakeholders such as the business community, commerce, civil society, the scientific community and academia, the media, local authorities and the public sector. The Programme will promote sustainable lifestyle and product choices and raise awareness of the impacts of sustainable consumption. In addition, it will identify and encourage potential synergies among the different stakeholders, produce role models of public actors in sustainable procurement, and reduce food waste.