Irish Co-operative Futures Conference - 2nd November Tickets Available Now
As we hold our discussions during Ireland’s hosting of the EU Presidency, it is an important and once-in-a-generation op...
Tags
Results for: "Policy"
Blog articles:
Pre-Election Manifesto Preparation – Survey & Focus Groups
The Manifesto aims to produce clear, evidence‑based policy recommendations for politicians and policymakers ahead of the 2027 Nort...
Renewable Electricity Generation Bill: Share in the Benefits
CENI Calls for Communities to Share in the Benefits. As the Bill progresses, CENI will continue to advocate for a simple principle...
Consultation Alert: Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill
The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Economy is seeking views on the Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill, and this is an opp...
Launch: The Democratic Alternative, Unlocking the Potential of NI’s Co-op Sector
The Democratic Alternative, Unlocking the Potential of Northern Ireland’s Co‑operative Sector. Co‑operative Alternatives and Trade...
Irish Co-operative Future Event – 2nd November at the Bohemiand Co-op, Dublin 7
We are gathering for the Irish Co‑operative Futures Conference, a once‑in‑a‑generation moment to amplify the co‑operative voice du...
Irish Co-operative Futures: Conference in Dublin
An important one-day conference focusing on the cooperative movement's role in promoting a healthier and more democratic economy i...
Events:
NOV 2 2026
JUL 1 2026
Democratic Alternative EVENT - Cancelled
PLEASE NOTE - EVENT CANCELLED Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Department of the Economy have just informed us that...
JUN 25 2026
Community Energy Policy Update – 25 June 2026
Save the Date: 25 June! We will be bringing partners, members and supporters together for a timely update on community e...
Resources:
Community Energy in Northern Ireland
The Concept Paper was prepared in 2025 for the launch of Community Energy NI (CENI).
The Growth of Community Energy
The Growth of Community Energy was a report prepared by the NICE and Drumlin Joint Committee in 2020 in response to the emerging DfE Energy Strategy.
Cultivating Community Farming Impact Report
Cultivating Community Farming Impact Report based on the project delivered from 2022 to 2024.
Co-operative-led Solutions to Addressing the Climate Emergency
This policy brief was written by Eleonore Perrin (University of Liverpool) with the help of Tiziana O'Hara (Co-operative Alternatives) in 2021. A quick summary. A co-operative economy would mean a democratised local ecosystem where the production and supply of food and other essential goods and services serves all those involved. A local ecosystem where food and essential goods are produced through community supported agriculture, by co-operative farms and fisheries, in local community gardens. A local ecosystem where we shop in farmers markets, worker-owned bakeries and butchers, and in consumer-owned shops. A local ecosystem where we work in worker-owned factories and firms, producing socially useful goods and services. A local ecosystem where we live in collectively owned houses, powered by community renewable energy. A local ecosystem where we bank in a regional mutual bank and put our savings in credit unions.
Inclusive Growth Strategy: a Co-operative Perspective in Northern Ireland
This policy brief was written by Eleonore Perrin (University of Liverpool) with the help of Tiziana O'Hara (Co-operative Alternatives), Mary McManus and Lee Robb in 2021. Quick summary: Community Wealth Building is an integrated collaborative approach to transforming the local economy where the local community is the main beneficiary. It harnesses the power of anchor institutions i. e. colleges, universities, hospitals, local authorities that have significant wealth to shift economic development in favour of procuring locally, encouraging sustainable work practices and living wage employment, offering services that benefit residents.
