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Blog: Meet the young climate official championing Fiji’s oceans

As part of our youth climate blog series ahead of COP26, meet Kushaal Raj, Acting Manager for Climate Change and the Ocean Specialist for the Ministry of Economy, Government of Fiji, where he develops ocean policy and provides technical expertise for international negotiations on ocean-related climate challenges.

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Hack the Planet Competition 2021 finalists offer innovative climate and ocean solutions

After an unprecedented pan-Commonwealth search for innovative satellite-driven solutions to tackle the challenges of the climate emergency and ocean sustainability, the Satellite Applications Catapult and the Commonwealth Secretariat are delighted to announce the inaugural finalists of the Hack the Planet competition 2021.

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Hack the Planet Competition - Final Pitch Event

14 October 2021 to 14 October 2021

Event

Join us on 14th October at 12:00 BST for the final live event for Hack the Planet 2021.

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Partnership with Arizona State University will help track climate impact on coral reefs

A new agreement between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Arizona State University (ASU) will leverage cutting-edge coral-mapping technology to protect and restore coral reefs in the Commonwealth.

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Blog: How one young scientist is tackling plastic pollution in The Bahamas

This blog about young scientist and 'plastic warrior' Kristal Ambrose is the first in a series launched during Youth4Climate and continuing in the lead up to COP26 and beyond, featuring young people from across the Commonwealth who are leading the way on local climate action.

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How space tech is aiding mangrove conservation in Commonwealth

Powerful satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth are helping some Commonwealth countries save and restore vital mangrove ecosystems while combatting climate change.

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Antigua and Barbuda, UK sign maritime boundary agreement

The governments of Antigua and Barbuda and the United Kingdom have signed a milestone agreement, marking a key step in defining Antigua and Barbuda’s maritime jurisdiction – one of the largest in the Eastern Caribbean - and advancing the development of its blue economy.

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Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General on the latest IPCC climate report

Statement by The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released today

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Mapping mangrove ecosystems using satellite technology

Event

To mark the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on 26 July, the Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting a virtual event to showcase how powerful satellite technology can support the conservation and sustainable management of mangroves in the Commonwealth.

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It is possible to leverage ocean wealth, while protecting ocean health

The COVID-19 pandemic offers a unique opportunity to reorient priorities and reset our relationship with the ocean. Emerging from the pandemic, a global ‘blue recovery’ should focus rebuilding equitable, resilient, and sustainable blue economies, protecting ocean health as we leverage ocean wealth.

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Barbados steps forward as Commonwealth co-champion for marine protected areas

Barbados has announced it is joining Seychelles to co-champion Commonwealth action on marine protected areas, a vital area in promoting ocean conservation and the sustainable blue economy.

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Commonwealth countries call for a “blue reset” in pandemic’s wake

Commonwealth member countries are supporting a call to “reset and rebuild” equitable, resilient ocean economies in the wake of the devastating impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New funding database for ocean action

The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched an online database to help member countries be aware of and access more than US$170 million of international funding available for ocean-related projects.

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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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Hack the Planet competition seeks solutions to the world’s most pressing ocean challenges

To celebrate Earth Day on 22 April, the Commonwealth Secretariat and Satellite Applications Catapult are launching the first-ever Hack the Planet competition, in search of innovative, impactful and scalable ideas that will tackle the threats facing communities around the world, linked to ocean degradation and the climate crisis.

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Towards a ‘blue recovery’ in the Commonwealth

We have one interconnected ocean that sustains life on this planet. Yet it is under threat from a myriad of human pressures, such as climate change, marine pollution, and overfishing, with no holistic approach to tackle these.

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International Women’s Day 2021 – Sea the She: Recognising women’s contributions to ocean science

5 March 2021 to 5 March 2021

Event

In the lead up to International Women’s Day, the Commonwealth Secretariat will be celebrating women’s contributions to ocean science. Secretary General Baroness Scotland will introduce this special web event highlighting inspiring stories of women from across the Commonwealth who are challenging gender norms through their work in ocean industries.

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Robotic floats give hope for tackling ocean climate change

Close to 4,000 robotic devices deployed in oceans around the world will soon be upgraded to collect a wider range of vital data on ocean health – this will help researchers better understand the impacts of the climate crisis on ocean life and blue economies.

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Blog: Meet the young climate official championing Fiji’s oceans

Hack the Planet Competition 2021 finalists offer innovative climate and ocean solutions

Hack the Planet Competition - Final Pitch Event

Partnership with Arizona State University will help track climate impact on coral reefs

Blog: How one young scientist is tackling plastic pollution in The Bahamas

How space tech is aiding mangrove conservation in Commonwealth

Antigua and Barbuda, UK sign maritime boundary agreement

Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General on the latest IPCC climate report

Mapping mangrove ecosystems using satellite technology

It is possible to leverage ocean wealth, while protecting ocean health

Barbados steps forward as Commonwealth co-champion for marine protected areas

Commonwealth countries call for a “blue reset” in pandemic’s wake

New funding database for ocean action

New policy handbook to help governments fight ocean acidification

Hack the Planet competition seeks solutions to the world’s most pressing ocean challenges

Towards a ‘blue recovery’ in the Commonwealth

International Women’s Day 2021 – Sea the She: Recognising women’s contributions to ocean science

Robotic floats give hope for tackling ocean climate change

Commonwealth joins forces with all-women sailing crew to fight plastic pollution

New Caribbean centre for oceanography, blue economy welcomed

Maldives to co-champion action on coastal fisheries for Commonwealth

New study calls for gender equity in ocean science

Antigua & Barbuda to co-champion blue economy action for the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Blue Charter joins the search for first Earthshot Prize winners

Marine specialists welcome ‘rigorous’ training on ocean management

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