The Commonwealth Secretariat, PATH and the Reaching the Last Mile initiative have begun the drumbeat towards this year’s global climate summit COP28, calling for action to address the harmful impacts of climate change on health.
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Action urged on climate threat to health ahead of COP28
The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new best practice guide that will assist policymakers and practitioners across the Commonwealth to integrate gender equality into national climate action.
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New guide launched to integrate gender and climate action
Following two weeks of extensive negotiations at the UN Climate Change Conference COP27, nearly 200 countries have agreed on a set of key outcomes, including the establishment of a fund to address loss and damage due to climate change.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes historic outcome on loss and damage at COP27
At COP27, Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, launched a new Commonwealth policy guide to help governments build a more productive and sustainable agricultural sector.
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"We can transform the Commonwealth into an agricultural powerhouse": Commonwealth Secretary-General at COP27
The Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has highlighted the Commonwealth’s role as an advocate for small states at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, from 6 to 18 November.
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Samoan PM hails Commonwealth as a valuable platform for small states
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has urged countries attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh to progress talks towards a meaningful outcome by the end of the week.
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"We cannot compromise with catastrophe, so we must compromise with each other”: Commonwealth Secretary-General at COP27
Although Small Island Developing States contribute less than 1% to global carbon emissions that lead to climate change, they are among the most affected, due to a failure of action.
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Blog: Risk and reward – Leveraging risk management structures to mobilise climate finance in SIDS
This blog about the new policy guide 'The State of Digital Agriculture in the Commonwealth' is written by Benjamin Kwasi Addom, Adviser on Agriculture & Fisheries Trade Policy, The Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda.
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Enabling digitalisation for food and agriculture in the Commonwealth
With the growing climate uncertainties and mounting financial needs for climate adaptation and mitigation, member countries across the Commonwealth are keen to see businesses take up a greater role in the fight against climate change.
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Businesses urged to step up fight against climate change
The Commonwealth Secretary-General and the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) have launched a global competition to inspire, empower and reward young people taking action on oceans.
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Commonwealth Youth Climate Network launch competition to boost youth-led action
The Commonwealth Secretariat has today announced the first call for proposals under the newly established Commonwealth Blue Charter Project Incubator.
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New Commonwealth grants available for ocean projects
Blog by Soumik Biswas, Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser for Mauritius and Othniel Yila, Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser for Zambia
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Blog: Why transitioning to an Inclusive Green Economy is vital to fulfilling climate goals in Africa
New Commonwealth policy guide demonstrates how governments can leverage digital tools to revolutionise the agricultural sector
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“We must use big data to protect food security and increase climate resilience,” says Commonwealth Secretary-General at COP27
Representatives for the more than a billion under-30s in the Commonwealth have called on leaders at the start of COP27 in Egypt to end youth tokenism and pledge more finance and support for youth-led climate solutions.
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'End youth tokenism' - Commonwealth young people tell COP27 leaders to recognise them as partners in fight against climate change
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has called on member countries to uphold global climate change commitments and take decisive action to tackle the gaps in implementation, ahead of next week’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).
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COP27: Commonwealth Secretary-General to attend global climate summit
16 November 2022 to 16 November 2022
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The Commonwealth Secretariat will host a session on 16 November from 1 - 2pm GMT at the ICC Make Climate Action Everyone’s Business Forum – a hybrid event broadcasted from the COP27 Blue Zone.
By Sarmad Shahbaz, Commonwealth correspondent from Pakistan
The world is burning with the global temperature crossing the red line of 1.5 degrees Celsius for living beings. With the last eight years being the hottest ever on record, global decision-makers are working out measures to curb the climatic catastrophes of the present and the future.
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Blog: COP 27 – Egypt to Tame the World’s Fire
The world is burning with the global temperature crossing the red line of 1.5 degrees Celsius for living beings. With the last eight years being the hottest ever on record, global decision-makers are working out measures to curb the climatic catastrophes of the present and the future.
The 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 27) was hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt from 6-18 November, 2022 at the Sharm el-Sheikh International Convention Centre.
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The Commonwealth at COP27
The 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 27) was hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt from 6-18 November, 2022 at the Sharm el-Sheikh International Convention Centre. See top news and photos below.
Week two in the Commonwealth Pavilion at COP26 in Glasgow saw a full schedule of high-level meetings, collaborative launches and technical side events organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat, accredited organisations and member countries. Here are some of the video highlights from the second week of COP26 at the Commonwealth Pavilion.
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Commonwealth Pavilion at COP26: Week 2 highlights
Young climate activists from across the Commonwealth shone a light on just how critical youth are at a series of events organised by the Commonwealth Youth Programme at this year’s COP but demanded world leaders need to take more action beyond the annual conference.
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Commonwealth youth voice their climate concerns amongst world leaders at COP26 and demand action for the survival of our planet
The Commonwealth Secretariat organised its first Commonwealth Pavilion at COP26 to serve as an inclusive and collaborative space for member countries and accredited organisations to meet, host side events, convene meetings and showcase research. Here are some of the highlights from the first week of COP26 at the Commonwealth Pavilion.
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Commonwealth Pavilion at COP26: Week 1 highlights
Days before the global COP26 climate talks began in Glasgow, HRH The Prince of Wales met with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC for a high-level discussion at Clarence House, to call attention to the crucial importance of sustainable urbanisation in tackling climate change.
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HRH The Prince of Wales and Commonwealth Secretary-General discuss critical role of sustainable cities ahead of COP26
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has called for all countries to deliver an ambitious and transformative outcome at the imminent UN Climate Change Conference COP26, while appealing for increased support for the smallest and most vulnerable nations.
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Commonwealth chief calls for "highest possible ambition" at COP26
As the countdown to COP26 continues, young environmental activists and innovators, academics, experts, and government officials joined a series of regional dialogues to help set the youth agenda at the conference.
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Commonwealth Youth gearing up to lead COP26 talks