Digitalisation is acknowledged as a tool to scale the climate-smart agriculture solutions but for this to happen, capacity building for countries to better coordinate their data as the foundation for digital solutions is a must. Countries need national space for data exchange, where harmonisation takes place, to reduce the current duplication and conflicting national statistics.
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Gender equity in climate governance is about effectiveness, not just fairness. We must move beyond acknowledgment and take bold steps to ensure women, and all other vulnerable groups, are not just participants but empowered decision-makers who are positively shaping our future.
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The establishment of the Commonwealth Secretariat in 1965 emphasised the equality of all members, and gave final discouragement to the lingering sentiment that one member had a right to some predominance over others. It has enabled the Commonwealth to develop along independent lines in accordance with the interest of all its members.
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To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
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The Government of Samoa was represented by Peseta Noumea Simi, Chief Executive Officer of Samoa’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and a strong delegation from the country. They will also attend other CHOGM-related meetings over the course of the week in preparation for the summit in October.
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The conference is organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Bahamas Public Disclosure Commission as well as the Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies in the Commonwealth Caribbean.
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The conference is organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Bahamas Public Disclosure Commission as well as the Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies in the Commonwealth Caribbean.
13 June 2024 to 13 June 2024
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Botswana is a member of the Physical, Digital and Regulatory Connectivity clusters of the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda. The Connectivity Agenda is a platform for countries to exchange best practices and experiences to trade and investment and undertake domestic reform.
24 January 2024 to 26 January 2024
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The Secretary-General also met civic leaders, key environment stakeholders, and members of the Commonwealth family in India. The Secretary-General and the Commonwealth delegation also visited Damarpalli Lake, where officials exhibited water conversation efforts to support climate mitigation efforts.
The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) announced this week that it will be further expanding its network of experts available to member countries.
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Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub grows from strength to strength
A new Commonwealth e-learning course launched today will improve the ability of small and other vulnerable states to access billions of dollars in climate finance.
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Commonwealth launches e-learning course to help countries access billions in climate finance
The Commonwealth Blue Charter Project Incubator today announced funding for four pioneering government-led projects in Commonwealth countries.
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Commonwealth incubator announces funding for ocean sustainability projects
Young people, who are among those most at risk to the impacts of climate change, are not accessing the funds they need to tackle the challenges posed by global warming, according to a report published today.
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Climate funding for young people inadequate, says new report
The Commonwealth, in collaboration with the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) and the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) held a high level panel discussion today to highlight new and emerging finance for sustainable investment in the ocean.
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Emerging investment streams will unlock blue economy potential
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has made her strongest statement yet on the urgency of the compound global crises unfolding as a result of climate change.
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Decisive climate action, rooted in sharp honesty is needed now – Secretary-General
Youth leaders representing the Commonwealth’s 56 countries have urged leaders at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai to move beyond speeches and deliver concrete action to safeguard the planet.
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Commonwealth youth leaders want action, not just rhetoric at COP28
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patrica Scotland KC, today launched a toolkit to help governments rapidly decarbonise their oil and gas sectors and implement strategies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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Commonwealth launches pioneering toolkit for speeding up oil and gas decarbonisation
A new model law launched today by the Commonwealth Secretariat will help countries implement a carbon tax to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global heating to 1.5°C.
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Commonwealth carbon tax model law launched to help countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Commonwealth Secretariat and global health non-profit PATH today announced a new accelerator to fast-track the development of promising innovations that address the extreme effects of climate change on health systems and the health of communities across the 56 Commonwealth countries.
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Commonwealth and PATH launch new accelerator to support climate and health innovations
A new implementation framework was launched today to facilitate coordinated action among the 56 Commonwealth countries on land, biodiversity and climate challenges, directly impacting a quarter of the world’s land area.
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Commonwealth unveils framework for implementing Living Lands Charter
A new action group announced in Dubai today will help Commonwealth countries rapidly cut emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane as part of wider efforts to keep rising global temperatures within liveable limits.
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Commonwealth announces action group to drive rapid cuts in planet-heating methane emissions
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, today convened a high-level panel on the margins of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change COP28 in Dubai on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action and Youth Empowerment.
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Commonwealth-NVIDIA partners leverage artificial intelligence for climate action and youth empowerment
The Wildfire-Resilient Landscapes Network was launched at a reception attended by His Majesty King Charles III, on 30 November ahead of the start of COP28, in Dubai.
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Wildfire-Resilient Landscapes Network launched ahead of COP28
Daily highlights from the Commonwealth Secretariat at COP28