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Community energy groups give boost to marine habitat project in Sussex

A £65k grant from Ferry Farm Community Solar and Meadow Blue Community Energy have funded a…

Co-op Group joins conservation charities on Nature Neighbourhoods initiative

The retail society is contributing £300k to the scheme, and is mobilising its member pioneers to…

Farm co-ops back global framework to promote regenerative agriculture

With climate change set to decrease the productivity of farming globally by up to 30%, the…

Ecological Land Co-op looks for smallholders for site in Cornwall

The site is offering leases for land workers to live and work on the site it…

Co-ops in Korea and Japan respond to Fukushima wastewater discharge

Earlier this year, the Dure Consumer’s Cooperative issued a statement which reiterated its opposition to the…

Regenerative farm co-op in Wales runs community share offer

The Tyddyn Teg team are looking to raise £80k towards the £400k needed to transfer ownership…

US electric co-ops oppose proposed power plant rule

NRECA says the plan, which aims for net zero power sector emissions by 2035, will lead…

Euro Coop asks von der Leyen not to delay the sustainable food framework

'Scientific evidence clearly backs the urgency of the transformation of our food system towards a more…

Copa and Cogeca welcome the European agri committee’s position on carbon

The apexes say the change would make farming part of the climate solution but campaigners like…

Can consumer co-ops make a difference in a world of plastics?

'We see the development of circular packaging as necessary given the large volumes of daily goods…

Alaskan fishermen told to form co-ops to help manage Pacific cod stocks

'Benefits include more efficient coordination of fishing operations, potential to reduce operational expenses, and increased quality…

Southern Co-op backs project to grow a wilder Isle of Wight

The society is working with the regional wildlife trust, following a similar project in Portsmouth