Growing cooperative housing: lessons from Panama and beyond
On September 17, 2026, Cooperative Housing International (CHI) brought public officials, cooperative practitioners and members together in Panama City, during the ICA World Conference, for the public session “Growing Cooperative ...Read More
2026 International Day of Cooperatives: Cooperatives for a Peaceful World
The International Cooperative Alliance has announced “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World” as the theme for the 2026 International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay), which will be celebrated on 4 July 2026. Celebrated by the intern ...Read More
What Does Cooperative Housing Need to Thrive? Insights from CHI’s Webinar on Legal Frameworks
On 9 June 2026, Cooperative Housing International (CHI) hosted a webinar exploring the findings of The Law on Cooperative Housing, the first report produced under the International Legal Research and Analysis Initiative (ILRAI). D ...Read More
Scotland’s Co-operative Housing Manifesto: Learning locally, acting Globally
The launch of the 2026 manifesto by the Confederation of Co-operative Housing marks an important moment for the co-operative housing movement in Scotland. Titled Leading a Co-operative Housing Renewal in Scotland, the document calls for stronger national support for community-led housing, expanded co-operative development, and policies that place communities—not financial markets—at the centre of housing systems.Read More
From student cooperatives to systemic change: How Europe’s collaborative housing movement is redefining affordability
At the heart of Brussels’ Molenbeek neighborhood, Arc-en-Ciel stands as more than just a housing development—it is a living testament to what happens when communities take control of their future. Here, 32 families from over 2 ...Read More
A new decade cycle for cooperatives: what it means for housing
The United Nations has decided to establish an International Year of Cooperatives every ten years, embedding the cooperative model into a recurring global policy cycle. Following the International Years of 2012 and 2025, this deci ...Read More
Closing the International Year of Cooperatives 2025: A Call for Shared Responsibility
The United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (IYC2025) concluded in Doha on 4 November during the World Social Summit, marking a renewed global commitment to cooperation and social development. Read More
New CHI Secretariat
Julie LaPalme steps down after 11 years leading Cooperative Housing International, where she advanced global cooperation and digital engagement for the co-op housing movement. Housing Europe’s Andreea Nacu now takes over coordination, ensuring continued advocacy and growth.Read More
New Publication Highlights Cooperative Housing’s Role in Bridging the Urban Divide
Cooperative Housing International contributed to the latest issue of COOP Dialogue, which showcases how cooperative housing offers inclusive, sustainable solutions to today’s urban crises. With stories from across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Australia, the publication illustrates the global potential of this people-centered housing model.Read More