Where do the ICA’s co-operative principles stand on the environment?

Should the co-op movement add an another principle to make clear their commitment to protecting the…

Baghdad event explores the role of co-ops in Iraq’s agriculture

The agricultural sector remains the largest employer in rural areas in Iraq and it employs 20%…

REScoop celebrates 10 years working for citizen-led renewable energy

The organisation celebrated the anniversary with a gathering in Athens which saw energy communities share ideas…

Indian government approves grain storage scheme for co-operatives

The project, involving several government departments, aims to create the world's largest grain storage plan

Swoboda Research Conference looks at credit union services in a changing world

'It’s no use people loving credit unions if they are not borrowing from them. At the…

Co-op Solutions report urges credit unions to adapt to changing consumer needs

The white paper, based on two surveys from EY and Mastercard, looked at the psychology behind…

Fairtrade products still sought by customers despite cost of living crisis

'It is encouraging that shoppers are staying committed to sustainability values even during hard times, to…

Annual report from Canada’s Co-operators highlights climate friendly initiatives

The insurer, which says it is currently 100% carbon neutral in its operations, has been investing…

Co-ops step in to support Emilia Romagna and Marche communities affected by floods

The sector is mobilising funds and supplies after the worst flooding to affect Italy in a…

NewsSocial teams with Preston Cooperative Education Centre to offer sociocracy training

'Sociocracy is one important tool that allows organisations and networks to govern themselves democratically and more…

Co-op Group holds AGM in Manchester

CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq set out the Group’s challenges and priorities for the year ahead

Filene Research Institute invites credit unions to join its innovation study

'It is vital that credit unions listen to and learn from their members so that they…