International
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Gates Foundation commits US$ 1.4bln to help smallholder farmers on the frontlines of extreme weather
BELEM, November 10, 2025 — The Gates Foundation has announced a new commitment to advancing climate adaptation, helping smallholder farmers build resilience to a warming world and protect hard-won gains against poverty. Announced…
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Geoengineering can’t save coffee from climate change, new study cautions
KAMPALA, November 9, 2025 — The future of coffee, chocolate, and wine is jeopardised by climate change, despite potential geoengineering efforts to cool the planet, a recent study warns. Researchers have been…
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Housing cooperatives ready to partner with Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA, November 7, 2025 — Canada’s housing cooperatives have welcomed the federal government’s continued emphasis on housing in Budget 2025, calling the latest commitments a positive step towards addressing the country’s ongoing…
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ICA concludes High-Level Round Table on Strengthening Social Development at UN World Social Summit
DOHA, November 6, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has concluded a high-level round table discussion on “Strengthening the Three Pillars of Social Development: Poverty Eradication, Full and Productive Employment and…
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Building a better world: UN World Social Summit celebrates IYC2025
DOHA, November 5, 2025 – The UN Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives [COPAC] and the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has co-hosted the official closing ceremony of the 2025 International…
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ICA 2026-2030 strategy commits to ‘Practice, Promote and Protect’ cooperation
DOHA, November 4, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has shared its 2026-2030 strategic plan to empower the future of cooperatives. Titled Practice, Promote and Protect, the strategy is a global…
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A contract for the future: Cooperatives rally nations to deliver a fairer, more sustainable economy
DOHA, November 4, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], yesterday officially launched the Cooperatives and Mutuals 50 [CM50] leadership circle, and published a landmark global framework: A Contract for a New…
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World Cooperative Monitor 2025 highlights power of coops in transforming global economy
DOHA November 4, 2025 – Yesterday, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises [EURICSE] released the 2025 edition of the World Cooperative…
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Real cases about SDG 4: Cooperatives strive to build partnerships to provide quality education
RABAT, November 3, 2025 — Cooperatives improve access to education, as they serve the most underserved populations and mobilise resources in sectors that lack access to public systems. They also promote youth…
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World Savings Day: Here is what you need to know
KAMPALA, October 31, 2025 — Every October 31, World Savings Day reminds us that even small savings can lead to big changes. Whether it’s setting aside a few coins in a piggy bank or…
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