This book written for children aged 7–12 looks at some of the vast possibilities for clean, renewable energy across different countries and terrains.
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The Energy Around Us
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This book explores how we get energy and how it is used, and charts the journey from traditional energy sources towards clean, renewable ones. Taking a global view while remaining grounded in young readers’ everyday lives, it considers why this transition is happening, and explains why no one must be left behind in the process.
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Roads to Clean Energy
Commonwealth member countries rich in natural gas face complex policy choices and trade-offs concerning the need to generate maximum benefits from those natural gas resources while also transitioning to a low-carbon economy. While taking account of diverse and conflicting views on the subject, this report offers succinct and holistic guidance to inform these countries’ choices and help them achieve their development and climate change goals.
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Natural Gas Development in Low-Carbon Energy Transition
24 May 2023 to 26 May 2023
Conference
The 3rd biennial Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum will take place in at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in London from 24 - 26 May, under the theme “Aligning Ambition and Action towards Implementing an Inclusive Energy Transition.”
Small island developing states (SIDS) are looking increasingly to renewable energy sources for their energy needs.
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Blog: Unleashing the power of renewable energy for small island nations
Three Commonwealth young people have been announced as winners of a global competition designed to inspire, empower, and reward young people taking action on oceans.
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Three young people announced as winners of Commonwealth-wide competition on Ocean protection
This Guidance highlights the following key issues associated with decommissioning which have significant implications for governments:
This handbook has been developed to support government officials in Commonwealth member countries in the effective review, approval, and oversight of Field Development Plans (FDPs).
The Commonwealth Secretariat has released a new practical guide to help governments manage costly oil and gas decommissioning activities, which are expected to surge as a result of the global energy transition.
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New guide to help governments manage costly oil and gas closures
A new guide published by the Commonwealth Secretariat aims to upskill governments and partner organisations in mobilising funds for ocean-based climate change projects.
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Commonwealth guide to boost access to ocean climate finance
Barbadian businesses and communities are gearing up to benefit from significant opportunities in the energy industry, with the help of the Commonwealth Secretariat and partners.
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Commonwealth assists Barbados to maximise new energy opportunities
Developing countries who are emerging oil and gas producers face complex challenges as the world moves away from fossil fuels to fight the climate crisis.
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Commonwealth supports new oil and gas producers to cut emissions
Multiple stressors on the ocean, including overfishing, marine pollution and climate change, are threatening life under water as well as on land, but global efforts to protect the ocean are underway.
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‘Unprecedented’ pressure on ocean triggers debate on new solutions
A Commonwealth book series about sustainable energy is now available online with limited print editions, for school-aged children to learn more about how energy systems work, their role in people’s daily lives and why the transition to low carbon solutions is important.
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Children’s books offer first step to energy literacy
19 May 2022
Event
Venue: AD10, Kigali Conference Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Date: 11h30 – 12h15 Local Time (GMT+2), Thursday, 19 May 2022
Date: 11h30 – 12h15 Local Time (GMT+2), Thursday, 19 May 2022
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has called for the international community to prioritise funding for ocean action, to address challenges such as rapidly depleting fish stocks, dangerous levels of plastic pollution and disappearing coral reefs.
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Secretary-General urges more support for “undervalued” ocean
A recent scoping mission to Antigua and Barbuda will advance plans to establish a Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy (COBE) for the Caribbean region.
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Commonwealth supports Caribbean blue economy ambitions
The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to engage a qualified consultant to revise (and develop as required) a report on consolidated ocean actions by Commonwealth countries and Blue Charter Action Groups.
The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to engage a qualified Contractor to deliver remote training to Commonwealth country officials, providing an introduction to Ocean acidification, its impacts on marine assets, and possible policy responses.
Yesterday, The Commonwealth Secretariat welcomed representatives from High Commissions across London for an open day showcasing the Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate (TONR).
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Commonwealth welcomes High Commissions to Marlborough House for ‘Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources’ Open day
7 March 2022 to 7 March 2022
Webinar
The Commonwealth Secretariat is organising a webinar to celebrate and share the achievements of women ocean experts and champions across the Commonwealth region.
The Commonwealth Secretariat has deployed a regional climate finance adviser to focus on mobilising funds for renewable energy and sustainable land management projects in the Indo-Pacific region.
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New regional adviser deployed to unlock climate finance in Indo-Pacific
The Commonwealth Secretariat and US-based Stimson Center have teamed up to pilot a new process to quickly determine climate vulnerability and risks in coastal communities.
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Commonwealth countries pilot new tool to gauge climate and ocean risks
In the south-eastern part of Mozambique, lies the Inhambane region. It is in this paradise-like landscape that young climate leader Razaque Quive is raising awareness of the threats to Mozambique’s marine environment through the Ocean Guardians.
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Blog: Training a new generation of ocean guardians in Mozambique
The Commonwealth Secretariat is announcing the appointment of a consortium of experts to advise on ocean-climate finance. Generously supported by the United Kingdom, the appointment is a joint venture of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub and the Commonwealth Blue Charter.
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New funding for improving access to blue climate finance