We are pleased to launch the ICA-AP 2020 International Day of Cooperatives webpage.. In line with the theme, Cooperatives for Climate Action, the page is designed to engage and inspire members to take action against climate change. Visit the page. to know more about ICA-AP position on Cooperatives for Climate Action, webinars being organised around the theme of Coops Day, and Climate Action responses from members in the region.
ICA-AP Position on Cooperatives for Climate Action
The ICA-AP representing 107 members from 32 countries would like to use the ICD to reinforce the 7th Cooperative Principle (concern for the community), mobilize members to commit climate action and achieve a fair, green and just transition for all communities, leaving no one behind. ICA members in Asia-Pacific can facilitate climate action by promoting the Cooperative Identity, reducing carbon footprint, supporting Go Green Campaign, implementing 5Rs and 2Ss, creating a disaster response fund, and auditing environment footprint.
Read ICA-APs Position Paper here..
Webinar
ICA-AP has organised four webinars. to celebrate Cooperatives for Climate Action this International Day of Cooperatives.
- July 2.: Panel discussion with the editors of the newly launched book: Waking the Asia Pacific Co-operative Potential
- July 4. ICA-AP in collaboration with the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI), will host a webinar to celebrate International Day of Cooperatives: Cooperatives for Climate Action
- July 7.: Webinar on the International Youth Cooperatives for Climate Action hosted by ICA Asia and Pacific Youth Cooperation
- July 8.: Cooperators to share their experiences and case studies on, “Sustaining Environmental Actions Post COVID-19”
We encourage you to promote #CoopsDay and #Coops4ClimateAction widely on all your social media channels. This event will focus on the contributions of cooperatives to combating climate change, one of the most severe challenges facing our planet during the 21st century.
