Fundació Espriu
The Espriu Foundation once again appears among the top positions in the report.
Global Cooperative Monitor reveals the scale of the sector
This year’s publication takes on a special relevance as it commemorates the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, proclaimed by the United Nations.
Fundació Espriu
While cooperatives must be economically viable, their primary goal is not to maximize profits for outside shareholders
The concept of profitability in cooperatives
An ILO report highlights that the cooperative economy does not seek to maximise profits but rather to generate social value and meet the needs of its…
Fundació Espriu
With this change, the cooperative movement achieves unparalleled recognition in the international economic context
The UN establishes the International Year of Cooperatives every ten years
With this change, the cooperative movement achieves unparalleled recognition in the international economic context
Fundació Espriu
Since its establishment in 2013, i+Med has established itself as a benchmark centre in the field of smart nanohydrogels and controlled drug release
I+Med: a cooperative of scientists at the service of health
The Espriu Foundation has visited ‘La Casa de los Científicos’, a cutting-edge venue that represents the success of the cooperative model when it is…
Climate change
The objective of achieving this neutrality by 2050 was supported by the vast majority of countries that signed the COP21 Agreements.
Which countries will achieve carbon neutrality by 2050?
Ten years after the Paris Agreement, the current geopolitical climate makes us question whether the climate targets that were set are still…
Recycling
Oil has a high polluting capacity and is very difficult to remove.
How is used cooking oil recycled?
Used cooking oil is a pollutant for the environment and our health. Learn how to recycle it and how to give it a more creative second life.
Climate change
The exclusion and lack of consensus over oil, coal and natural gas have sparked tensions among more than 80 countries supporting a sustainable energy transition.
After COP30: what lies ahead for emissions reduction?
The summit concluded with a rather vague emissions reduction strategy, alongside the withdrawal of the United States and without any reference to…
Sustainability
Environmental rights are the set of principles and rules that recognise individuals’ right to live in a healthy, balanced, and sustainable environment.
What are environmental rights?
Environmental rights' are emerging as a new necessity of our time. Therefore, it is important to clarify what this term encompasses and why they are…
Fundació Espriu
75% of European citizens consider the social economy a key pillar for collective well-being
Three out of every four Europeans back social economy
A Eurobarometer reveals that 75% of European citizens consider the social economy a key pillar for collective well-being, with a particularly…
Fundació Espriu
The Fundación Espriu highlights the cooperative model at the UN’s Summit for Social Development
The Fundación Espriu highlights the cooperative model at the UN’s Summit for Social Development
At the summit, the Member States signed the Doha Declaration, where they committed themselves to promoting inclusive, sustainable economic growth.
Climate change
Eco-anxiety is the concern for the future of the environment.
Eco-anxiety: is there evidence for this condition?
The consequences of climate change go beyond its physical impact. Worries about the climate future and its uncertainty have led to the popularisation…
consumer
Practices known as greenwashing are becoming far too common.
How to tell if a product is truly sustainable: key points to avoid greenwashing
Practices known as greenwashing are becoming far too common. Nowadays, spotting such practices is key to being a mindful and accountable consumer.
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