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Caribbean countries discuss financing for climate action on land
More than 70 delegates from 16 Caribbean countries joined international partners to discuss financing solutions for climate action on land, and share their experiences in tackling the inter-related challenges of desertification, biodiversity loss and climate change.
Commonwealth ministers back strong youth agenda for Heads of Government meeting
Youth ministers met on 9 April to agree priorities for young people at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Rwanda.
40 candidates announced for Commonwealth Youth Council 2021 election
Forty young leaders have been announced as candidates who will stand in the election to join the Commonwealth Youth Council as executive members.
Commonwealth Small States Youth Climate Policy Boot Camp with the University of Cambridge
Together with the University of Cambridge, the Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting a virtual Policy Boot Camp for young people, to support government investment in youth development across Small State countries.
Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on the COVID-19 situation in India
Speaking on the impact of the latest surge in Covid-19 cases in India the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said: “On behalf of the whole Commonwealth family I want to express our deep concern and solidarity with the people and the Government of India [...]"
Free course on sport for sustainable development opens for the second round
Registrations are now open for the second round of an online course, designed to harness sport for sustainable development.
Event: 2nd Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum
The Commonwealth recognises the critical importance of sustainable energy to economic development and the imperative to transition to clean forms of energy.
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.
Commonwealth countries must sustain action on halving malaria by 2023 amid COVID-19
Continuing determined action is needed for malaria rates to fall by more than 50 per cent by 2023 to meet the target set out by Commonwealth leaders, the Secretary-General urged on World Malaria Day.
Commonwealth benchmarks to help countries fight corruption
A landmark set of measures to support international efforts in tackling corruption has been launched by the Commonwealth Secretariat.