Past events

The Commonwealth will observe International Youth Day (IYD) on 12 August 2026, a day to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing young people and celebrate their role as essential partners in achieving sustainable development.

The Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with Commonwealth Sport and the Scottish Government, will convene the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (12CSMM) on 22 July 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Commonwealth Secretariat will host the 40th Commonwealth Diplomats Induction Programme on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.  

Join us on 25 June 2026 as we announce the winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work in London.

The Climate Innovation Forum at the annual London Climate Action Week (20 – 28 June), will bring together 2,500 leaders from business, policy and finance to scale climate and nature solutions, and accelerate implementation.