The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) has officially announced the theme for this year’s International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay): “Cooperatives: Driving inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world.” The 2025 CoopsDay will be celebrated on Saturday 5 July 2025, and will serve as a key milestone in the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025).
The International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF), as the insurance sectoral body for the ICA, is proud to support and promote this year’s theme, which highlights the vital role of cooperative enterprise in building resilient, inclusive and sustainable communities worldwide. ICMIF is actively engaged in IYC2025 activities and continues to champion the impact of cooperative and mutual insurers within the global cooperative movement.
A pivotal moment for cooperatives globally
CoopsDay 2025 comes at a time of heightened global challenges—from climate change and economic uncertainty to growing inequality. This year’s theme underscores how cooperatives are uniquely positioned to deliver people-centered, democratic, and sustainable solutions.
The theme also aligns with key international policy efforts, including:
- The Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), which will address social inclusion, poverty eradication and sustainable development and where the Cooperatives and Mutuals Leadership Circle (CM50) will present a Charter and a Commitment Plan on how to expand the cooperative and mutual sector globally.
- The UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), which will review progress on several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Across sectors—from insurance and finance to agriculture, health and housing—cooperatives continue to demonstrate that a values-based business model can offer practical and impactful solutions to some of today’s most pressing issues.
“Across the globe, cooperatives are demonstrating that a values-driven enterprise approach can deliver real and lasting solutions,” said Jeroen Douglas, Director General of the ICA. “International Day of Cooperatives 2025 is a moment to recognize this collective strength and reaffirm our dedication to an inclusive and sustainable path forward.”
Get involved in CoopsDay 2025
As part of IYC2025, CoopsDay offers cooperatives worldwide an opportunity to amplify their stories, connect with new audiences and build meaningful partnerships. To support participation, the ICA has released a refreshed visual identity and communication toolkit:
- Visit the CoopsDay website: www.coopsday.coop
- Access the media kit and logo: CoopsDay 2025 toolkit
- Submit or browse events: IYC events platform
- Share your cooperative impact story: stories.coop
Celebrating over a century of cooperative impact
In 2025, CoopsDay marks two major anniversaries:
- The 103rd International Cooperative Day
- The 31st United Nations International Day of Cooperatives
Since its official recognition by the UN in 1995—and its origins going back to 1923—CoopsDay continues to celebrate how cooperatives advance development, peace and prosperity around the world.
ICMIF looks forward to highlighting the achievements of its members during CoopsDay 2025 and throughout the International Year of Cooperatives. Stay tuned for more updates on how the cooperative and mutual insurance sector is contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable future.
