The ILO’s “Spotlight Interviews with Cooperators” series features Guido Schwarzendahl, CEO of Bauverein Halle & Leuna eG and President of Cooperative Housing International.

In this interview, Guido discusses:

• His journey into the cooperative housing movement
• How housing co-ops provide socially responsible & sustainable housing
• Challenges like rising costs, land shortages & aging populations
• How coops are tackling climate change & accessibility
• The role of government policies in supporting coops

Read the full interview here.