News and events
Event: Fifth annual Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development
Ahead of the 2021 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Secretariat will host its annual Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development on 30 March.
Blog: Why small states are leading on central bank digital currencies
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are gaining increased attention around the world.
Blog: Experts Support Pacific Countries to Access Climate Finance
Four new Commonwealth National Climate Finance Advisers get to work in the Pacific supporting climate resilience in Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
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.
Commonwealth Day 2021 celebrations to be virtual and to focus on women’s leadership in Delivering a Common Future
There will be dual celebrations this year on 8 March when both Commonwealth Day and International Women’s Day take place.
Digital Agriculture & Fisheries in the Commonwealth
In this virtual event, speakers will discuss digital agriculture and digital fisheries, especially during the global health pandemic. The event builds on the outcomes of the 4th Supply-Side Connectivity Cluster meeting of the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda held in November 2020 which called for a focus on smart agriculture for sustainable development.
New Commonwealth tool to help improve sport decisions during COVID-19
The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new policy tool to help member countries make informed sport decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commonwealth Secretariat shares learning on managing elections in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic
Commonwealth countries in Africa have been pooling knowledge gained from managing election processes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poor countries could face grave death toll from lack of access to Covid vaccines
Poorer countries will most likely “bear the brunt of hundreds of thousands of needless deaths” from inequalities in access to Covid-19 vaccines.
Law Ministers call for international co-operation on COVID-19 vaccines
Commonwealth Law Ministers have called for increased international co-operation to enable equal access to Covid-19 vaccinations.