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Secretary-General urges more support for “undervalued” ocean

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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Blog: Two young people who are restoring the beautiful environment of their childhoods

By Idongesit Amba and Chukwuebuka Nnabugwu, Commonwealth Correspondents

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Addressing trade-related aspects of marine litter and plastic pollution

8 April 2022 to 8 April 2022

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This event is co-organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), as part of programme of the 4th Oceans Forum on Trade-related Aspects of SDG 14 .

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Commonwealth supports Caribbean blue economy ambitions

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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Unleashing Climate Finance for Blue Economies: Approaches and Best Practices

31 March 2022 to 31 March 2022

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The Commonwealth Secretariat is organising a webinar to discuss key resources for ocean climate finance, types of funding, investment models, fund acquisition best practices and tools for funding-seekers, supported by relevant case studies.

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Commonwealth Blue Charter – Prospective Partner Questionnaire

Commonwealth Blue Charter Action Groups are ready and willing to implement on-the-water actions throughout Commonwealth countries.

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Blog: How young volunteers are restoring coral reefs in Kenya

By Judith Ochieng, Commonwealth Correspondent

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Blog: Why we need to tackle the ocean funding crisis

Blog by Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC

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New policy handbook to help governments fight ocean acidification

A new policy handbook, launched today, will help Commonwealth governments put in place strategies to tackle ocean acidification – a key aspect of climate change.

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Breaking the Blue Bias: Celebrating and sharing the experiences of ocean experts

7 March 2022 to 7 March 2022

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The Commonwealth Secretariat is organising a webinar to celebrate and share the achievements of women ocean experts and champions across the Commonwealth region.

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Case study: Master Reef Guides Programme, Great Barrier Reef, Australia (launched 2018, on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case study: Lessons From the Restoration of a Mangrove System in Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case study: Community-led Mangrove Restoration and Conservation in Gazi Bay, Kenya - Lessons From Early Blue Carbon Projects (on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case study: Addressing and Assessing the Environmental Performance of Marine Offshore Aquaculture in Cyprus (on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case study: Climate Vulnerability Assessments in Fiji and South Australia - Two Partnership Models for Measuring Climate Risk

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case study: Development of an Aquaculture Industry in Seychelles (on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case study: Tahiry Honko – Community-Led Mangrove Carbon Project, Velondriake Locally Managed Marine Area, Madagascar (on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case Study: Best Management Practice Training for Egyptian Fish Farmers Managed by WorldFish Under the IEIDEAS and STREAMS Projects

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case Study: EU Ports Energy and Carbon Savings Project- Options for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Small and Medium-Sized Ports (on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case Study: Individual Transferable Quotas for Cod Fisheries, Iceland (on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case Study: Litter Intelligence Programme, New Zealand (on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case Study: Fragments of Hope – Community-Led Coral Reef Restoration, Laughing Bird Caye National Park, Belize (on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case Study: Lyme Bay Fisheries & Conservation Reserve, UK (on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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Case Study: Innovative Financing – Debt for Conservation Swap, Seychelles’ Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust and the Blue Bonds Plan, Seychelles (on-going)

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

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