International Day of Cooperatives

On Monday, 6 July 2026. from 11:30–12:45 EST organized by COPAC  at the United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 8 (CR-8) an In-person event entitled ' 'Cooperatives as Drivers and Partners of Transformative and Localized SDG Action '' will be held. Cooperatives are uniquely positioned to contribute to the 2030 agenda. As people-centered, democratically governed enterprises owned and controlled by their members, cooperatives operate across all sectors of the economy and provide practical solutions to local and global challenges. The 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) convenes under the theme “ Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. ” With only four years remaining until the 2030 deadline, accelerating implementation requires development approaches that are inclusive, locally rooted, scalable, and capable of delivering integrated economic, social, and en...

The  International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay) 2026 theme has been officially announced as “ Cooperatives for a peaceful world! ”, highlighting the vital role of cooperative enterprises in advancing social justice, inclusion and solidarity worldwide. Celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July , the observance will take place on 4 July 2026, bringing together cooperative movements, governments and partners across the globe. The observance aims to raise awareness of the contributions of cooperatives to sustainable development and to strengthen collaboration between the United Nations and the international cooperative movement . This year’s theme underscores how cooperatives contribute to building peaceful societies by fostering democratic participation, economic inclusion and community resilience . Rooted in shared ownership and people-centred values, cooperatives enable individuals from all sectors of society to participate in economic and social life, helping to redu...

  on Saturday, July 4 , 2026, The  International Day of Cooperatives was celebrated. The official theme for the year was " Cooperatives for a peaceful world ", which highlighted the vital role cooperative enterprises play in advancing social justice, community resilience, and economic inclusion .The theme, selected by the International Cooperative Alliance in coordination with the International Labour Organization , emphasized how shared ownership and democratic principles act as bridge-builders to foster dialogue and trust. This year's focus also aligned closely with Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) Here is everything you need to join the global campaign.