Focus areas
- Unlock national and regional climate finance
- Address the health and climate nexus
- Champion small states and amplify climate advocacy
- Promote growth in green and blue economies
- Drive clean energy transitions
Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. Many member countries, especially small and vulnerable states, face serious challenges from climate change, energy insecurity, pollution, and the loss of ocean life and biodiversity. These pressures threaten people’s livelihoods, harm economies, and strain public services. Women, young people, and marginalised groups are often hardest hit and left out of decisions that affect their lives.
The Commonwealth Secretariat helps countries manage their natural resources more sustainably, access climate finance, and support fair and inclusive energy transitions. We provide tailored technical advice, build capacity, and promote partnerships that bring long-term benefits. We also help member countries engage in international climate and environmental negotiations, ensuring their needs and priorities are heard.
The Strategic Plan will champion a Commonwealth renewables revolution that accelerates the transition to clean energy, supports research and development, and creates green jobs across our member countries.