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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…

Calculating co-operative sustainability as the movement works towards the SDGs

Initiatives from the insurance and housing sectors to assess and reduce the impact on climate and…

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…

Nepalese co-operative apex wins Food and Agricultural Organisation award

The federation was praised for its work on local living standards, sustainable agri-food systems, biodiversity and…

Bruno Roelants looks back on his time at the helm of the ICA

'In spite of specific sectors having suffered particularly acutely during the pandemic, the co-operative movement has…

Trouble at John Lewis casts new urgency on question of mutuals reform

'The challenges facing John Lewis only underline the limited capital-raising options for successful, sustainable co-op and…

What support do worker buyouts need in their fight for a better future of work?

A look at the challenges facing worker co-ops VioMe in Greece and Ceramiche Noi in Italy,…

More than a paycheque: How can co-ops offer a better future of work?

Worker-owned businesses in Cincinnati, the UK's Bright Future programme for modern slavery survivors and SEWA in…

Meet … Diana Dovgan, secretary general of Cecop and Cicopa

'The most exciting and stimulating part of my work is meeting and speaking with co-ops and…

Next steps for co-op alternatives in the gig economy

A report by the ILO highights the potential of platform co-ops like the UK's Chorlton Bike…

Meet… Xiomara Nuñez de Cespedes, chair of the ICA Gender Equality Committee

'This year we highlight the advances of women in the digital age and emphasise the need…

International Day of Co-operatives to highlight movement’s role in sustainable development

The International Co-operative Alliance says this year's event, on 1 July, will focus on work to…