Chrystia Freeland's budget includes measures which could benefit community co-ops or those in the agriculture, green…
Fairtrade increases coffee minimum price to support farmers
'Coffee farmers are struggling with inflation, skyrocketing production costs, and crop loss due to the effects…
Summer school to explore the relationship between co-operative law, the co-operative identity and sustainable development
The course is aimed at individuals with a strong interest in co-operative law
European agri co-ops call for extra support for farmers hit by Ukrainian exports
The co-ops think the European Commission's proposal to support farmers in countries bordering Ukraine is insufficient
REScoop warns of problems with plans to redesign EU electricity market
The co-op apex warns the proposals ignore the way local ownership can help ‘communities hedge themselves…
ICA president Ariel Guarco takes over as interim director general
The ICA is in the process of recruiting a director general, following the retirement of Bruno…
Woccu issues credit union guide to global rules on sustainable finance
'The opportunities are endless for credit unions to be the catalyst for responsible change while addressing…
Korea’s Dure Consumer Co-op joins Count Us In campaign on climate change
The campaign will be officially rolled out to Dure’s 230,000 members in April
Romanian farm co-ops visit Israeli kibbutz movement for irrigation lessons
The 27 co-ops taking the tour hope to double the area of their land under irrigation…
ICA Gender Equality Committee publishes statement for International Women’s Day
This year the UN observes the day under the theme 'DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender…
Report highlights economic impact of Canadian co-operatives and mutuals
The sector contributed CA$49.2bn to the country’s GDP in 2019, and provides 592,000 full-time jobs
Arla Foods pledges to continue support for Nigerian dairy sector
The dairy co-op has signed an MOU with the Nigerian government, with pledges including the promotion…