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Commonwealth and global partners ramp up support for SIDS on the climate frontline

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) stand on the frontline of the global climate crisis, facing a convergence of environmental, economic and institutional challenges that disproportionately threaten their sustainable development pathways. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, SIDS have demonstrated strong climate ambition through their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
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Mobilising green finance for NDC implementation: Lessons from Guyana’s carbon market experience

16 April 2026 to 16 April 2026
(CST)
Webinar
The Caribbean is one of the most climate-vulnerable and disaster-prone regions. The region’s vulnerability stems from its geography, topography and several socio-economic factors. Despite these challenges, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean have committed to ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, covering renewable energy transitions, ecosystem protection, coastal resilience, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Enhancing gender-responsive NDCs for climate justice: Lessons from Eswatini and Sri Lanka

4 March 2026 to 4 March 2026
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Webinar
For International Women’s Day 2026, the United Nations calls for urgent action on “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” reminding the world that gender equality remains unfinished business. This year’s theme is a rallying cry to dismantle entrenched barriers, accelerate justice for women and girls, and anchor all climate, development, and governance efforts in human rights and gender equity.

Transformative climate finance for climate action: Leveraging COP30 decisions, commitments and momentum

5 December 2025 to 5 December 2025
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Event
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the global climate finance architecture and the need to accelerate the flow of both public and private capital to climate-vulnerable nations was high on the agenda for Commonwealth member countries. This is particularly critical for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and other vulnerable countries which continue to face persistent barriers to accessing finance at scale.

Commonwealth youth call for greater delivery on commitments in COP30 statement

As COP30 in Belém, Brazil, wound down, the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) demonstrated that young people are not passive observers, but active drivers of policy innovation, justice, and climate ambition. In their statement to COP30, they called upon Commonwealth member countries to not only mainstream youth participation in national climate governance but also equip young people with the skills needed for climate negotiations at international forums.
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Webinar: Capacity-building for young people on the building blocks for climate finance

28 October 2025 to 28 October 2025
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Webinar
Young people are increasingly recognised as vital agents of change in advancing climate action. This means including them in climate-policy decision-making and implementation. However, many young people - particularly in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other climate-vulnerable countries - continue to face barriers such as limited access to climate finance, insufficient green skills, and exclusion from decision-making processes.

The National Data Hub for Gender and Climate Information in Nigeria: A Framework for Implementation

This framework describes how a National Data Hub for Gender and Climate Information – a centralised, policy-linked platform that collects, harmonises and disseminates gender-responsive climate data – could be implemented. This transformative initiative would enable the Government of Nigeria to design inclusive and effective responses to mounting climate risks, strengthen institutional accountability and ensure that Nigeria’s climate actions reflect the lived realities of all of its citizens.
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Commonwealth NDC Webinar Series: Africa–Caribbean knowledge exchange on financing mechanisms for Nationally Determined Contributions

6 October 2025 to 6 October 2025
(BST )
Webinar
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are the cornerstone of the Paris Agreement and the primary mechanism for communicating national climate ambitions and emission reduction targets. While not required, many countries have used the NDC to outline their adaptation goals and needs.

Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub hailed as a force multiplier

Two things separate the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) from other support mechanisms: its long-term advisory support and capacity-building prowess. Operating in its tenth year, the “Hub” has deployed 40 climate advisers and trained over 3,400 government officials, climate change professionals and young people to navigate the complexities of climate finance.
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