World Social Forum on Transformative Economies 2024

Santiago de Cali Santiago de Cali, Colombia

The WSFET2024 will take place from October 20th to 26th in Santiago de Cali, Colombia, as part of the International Meeting of Economies for Life. The WFSET is a process of dialogues and convergences at both local and international levels. It is an open space for various forms of resistance to the violence of capital […]

4th International Conference Social and Solidarity Economy and the Commons

Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (Iscte) Avenida das Forças Armadas, 1649-026, Lisbon, Portugal

The fourth international conference “Social Solidarity Economy and the Commons” will be a meeting point for researchers, activists, public officials and social entrepreneurs involved in social and solidarity economy, governance of the commons and new social movements in different parts of the world. The aim is to co-create an open, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary space for […]

ICA Global Conference & General Assembly 2024

Pragati Maidan New Delhi, India

The cooperative movement is invited to participate in the Global Conference of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) to be held in New Delhi, India from 25 to 30 November 2024. An important ICA General Assembly will also be held, as well as meetings of ICA’s Sectoral Organisations, Regional Offices and Thematic Committees. This event will […]

16th Citizens’ Energy Forum

Budapest Congress Center Budapest, Hungary

The 16th Citizens Energy Forum will be co-organised by the European Commission and the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority. This year’s forum ‘Towards a Citizens Energy Package: Empowering citizens for a just energy transition’ takes place in the context of the next Commission mandate, following the European elections earlier this year. It will kickstart […]

Just and sustainable food systems: The grassroots’ perspective

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Just and sustainable food systems: The grassroots’ perspective We believe in the power of community-led initiatives to transform the food system and to drive just and sustainable change. Key decisions impacting food systems happen at the EU levels of policy making, and together, we can make our voices heard! We invite you to join this […]

The Social and Solidarity Economy in the European Context: Key Elements for a Transformative Agenda

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This seminar marks the 4th session in the Cycle of Webinars launched by REAS Red de Redes in 2022. The series explores the importance of engaging at the international level, the need to build alliances, and the generation of knowledge in a context where the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) has been recognized as a driver of change, contributing to the achievement […]

La contratación pública en la ESS: Puntos clave para las empresas de la ESS

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El 19 de diciembre, de 12 a 14 horas, se celebrará el debate en línea "La Contratación Pública en la Economía Social y Solidaria: Principales claves para las empresas de la ESS" organizado por REAS Red de Redes. Este debate formativo es una actividad complementaria a los ciclos de foros que venimos organizando desde 2023. […]

Public Procurement in the SSE: Key points for SSE companies

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On December 19th from 12 to 2 pm, the online discussion will be held: “Public Procurement in the Social and Solidarity Economy: Main keys for SSE companies” organized by REAS Red de Redes. This educational discussion is a complementary activity to the forum cycles that we have been organizing since 2023. Session Objectives To offer a training […]

Nyéléni ECA Webinar on “Food Social Security”

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On Thursday, 30th January, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CET, dive into an engaging discussion hosted by Urgenci on how we can collectively address food insecurity and build bridges between Food Sovereignty and the Solidarity Economy. This webinar will explore how Local Authorities play a crucial role in driving transformative solutions, with real-life examples […]

COOPERATIVES EUROPE CONFERENCE & GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2025

Spice Hotel Belek, İskele Mevkii, 07506 Serik, Antalya, Turkey

This year’s General Assembly will be held during the International Year of Cooperatives, making it an especially important moment to show the strength and relevance of our movement. In addition to formal decision-making and board elections, the programme includes a public conference led by young cooperators who will tackle some of the most pressing challenges […]

GSEF 2025, Bordeaux 2025

Hangar 14 14 Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux, France

In the autumn of 2025, the Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum will be held for the first time in France, following previous events held in Seoul, Montreal, Bilbao, Mexico City and Dakar. This major biennial international eventbrings together all the stakeholders in the Social and Solidarity Economy ecosystem. The aim is to pool the visions […]

5th International Conference Social and Solidarity Economy and the Commons

Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (Iscte) Avenida das Forças Armadas, 1649-026, Lisbon, Portugal

This year’s theme is ” Collapse and Regeneration: Community-led initiatives prefiguring liveable futures“. The full Call for Contribution description with submission guidelines is here. We are facing unprecedented times, marked not only by climate collapse, but also the tearing of the social fabric, due to increased socioeconomic inequality, political polarization, mistrust of institutions and expertise, bellicism, and erosion of […]