6.1 Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States (CMMSS 2026)
November 2026, Antigua and Barbuda
To be held during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) under the theme ‘Accelerating Partnerships and Investments for Prosperous Commonwealth’.
The CMMSS remains the Commonwealth’s premier platform dedicated exclusively to the priorities of small states. Co-chaired by Maldives and the host country, Antigua and Barbuda, the 2026 meeting will allow ministers to consolidate shared positions before the Heads of Government sessions. The outcomes of CMMSS 2026 will define key small states interventions to be prioritised by the Commonwealth Secretariat in the ensuing period, and will directly inform small states’ unified stance at CHOGM, ensuring cohesion and collective influence.
6.2 UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2026
July 2026, New York, USA
The HLPF will review SDGs highly relevant to small states, which include Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). This will be besides the goals around climate action, oceans, inequality and economic resilience that are central to small states’ sustainable prosperity. Countries presenting Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) in 2026 will also have the chance to spotlight small state challenges and secure partnerships for implementation.