Abstract:
Managing and caring for the environment and natural resources is a responsibility that falls on everyone and
every sector, especially in the era of global climate change. Co-operative societies and their members engage in
various economic activities, and their impact on the environment and natural resources is significant. Given
that climate change and economic activities are intertwined, understanding how co-operatives and their
members contribute to environmental management is crucial for addressing climate change and improving
livelihoods. This study explores the role of co-operative societies and their members in environmental and
natural resource management, focusing on how these activities contribute to socio-economic improvements
and climate change mitigation. It examines the involvement of co-operative societies and their members in
environmental management efforts, whether initiated by the societies themselves or as a result of their
membership. Additionally, the study assesses the value placed on environmental and natural resource
management by these co-operatives and their members. The research primarily involves agricultural co
operative societies, savings and credit co-operatives, and individual members, highlighting their contributions
to managing natural resources and enhancing their socio-economic conditions.
