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Rolls-Royce Bets Big on India: Why a Bengaluru Hub Signals a Shift from Manufacturing to Global Engineering Leadership

Commonwealth Secretariat Asanga Divulweva -
A major global engineering company's establishment of new operations in India involves more than just the ceremonial ribbon-cutting to...

More Than an Election: How Bangladesh Sent a Democratic Signal to the World

Commonwealth Secretariat Asanga Divulweva -
Dhaka, Bangladesh—Nana Akufo-Addo, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group, stated that the latest parliamentary elections held in Bangladesh demonstrate...
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Fiji Takes the Lead in Advancing Justice as it Hosts 2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting

Commonwealth Secretariat Sharya Christiana -
Fiji is meant to take the main role when it comes to advancing justice and also legal cooperation throughout...

Commonwealth Secretariat raises global alarm over Pakistan’s repression of journalists and critics

Commonwealth Secretariat Sharya Christiana -
The Commonwealth Secretariat has strongly criticised Pakistan, raising concerns about increased government repression that threatens democracy and freedoms as...

The Commonwealth’s Journey: Sovereignty, Independence, and Continued Cooperation Across Nations

Commonwealth Secretariat Roshan Abayasekara -
It is a free association of sovereign states, which comprises the United Kingdom and a number of its former...

Can Eswatini’s Capacity-Building Workshop Transform the Quality of Its Future Legislation?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ A capacity-building programme with a duration of four days is currently taking place in Mbabane and will conclude...

Commonwealth-Backed Training Empowers Eswatini’s Legal Professionals to Strengthen Governance

Commonwealth Secretariat Sharya Christiana -
The Kingdom of Eswatini took a significant step toward enhancing its own legal governance by hosting a targeted capacity-building...

Is the 2025–2028 Commonwealth–ITC Plan the Boost Vulnerable Economies Have Been Waiting For?

Commonwealth Secretariat Sharya Christiana -
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Commonwealth Secretariat, on the 4th of December 2025, signed a new Memorandum...

The Trained leaders of Tomorrow: Commonwealth Youth Steer Climate Governance in 2025

Commonwealth Secretariat Sharya Christiana -
Given the escalating climate crisis, it is crucial to equip our youth with the necessary skills to participate in...

How Can the Commonwealth Strengthen the Global Fight Against Violence Against Women?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Violence against women has become one of the most continuous and least punished human rights violations of our...

Can COP30 Deliver the Climate Finance Commonwealth Nations Urgently Need?

Commonwealth Secretariat Sharya Christiana -
The 2025 UN climate change conference, COP 30, will commence on the 10th of November and continue until the...

New Commonwealth–MENA Alliance to Promote Responsible and Transparent Mining from Dubai

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ To this end, Diplomacy Sky Media signed a strategic MOU with the Commonwealth Mining Network to further develop...

Commonwealth Symposium Trains Ghanaian Courts to Handle Digital Evidence as Cyber Attacks Surge

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth) More than 60 Ghanaian prosecutors, judges, and investigators underwent two rigorous Commonwealth symposiums to enhance their capacity to...

Judicial Officials in Ghana Gain Skills to Combat Cybercrime at Commonwealth Workshops

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ More than 60 Ghanaian judges, prosecutors, and investigators in the period 7–10 October 2025 visited two Commonwealth symposiums...

How Will the New Commonwealth House in Barbados Serve as a Hub for Youth, Education, and Regional Cooperation?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Commonwealth Secretary-General delivered a befitting speech during the unveiling of the plaque to formally identify the location for...

Can Shared Parliamentary Efforts Across 56 Nations Address Global Inequality and Climate Challenges?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference hosted in Bridgetown, Barbados, is a milestone for the Commonwealth and the world...

Commonwealth Secretary-General Champions Fairer Global Finance and Inclusive Prosperity

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth) The Secretary-General delivered opening speeches at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington, where she was joined by...

Commonwealth Youth Awards adds a new category celebrating young media freedom champions

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)—The 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards is also introducing a new and creative award for excellence in the power of...

Revolutionizing Learning: How the Commonwealth Is Making Education Accessible to Millions

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Learning, and by association, open and distance learning has remained a mainstay in promoting increased access to learning,...

Prince William’s Earthshot Prize Returns: The Commonwealth Seeks Solutions That Could Change the World by 2030!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)—The 2026 Earthshot Prize winners are now sought, the next phase in the worldwide search for revolutionary solutions to...

The Perfect Economic Storm? Why the Commonwealth’s Future Hangs in the Balance

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth) In the first of a two-part pre-analysis for the Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington on October 13,...

Harnessing challenges into growth: Building a stronger Commonwealth future

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Prior to the Commonwealth Finance Ministers' 13 October 2025 Washington meeting, the destiny of the world economy is...

Mauritius’ Remote Island Trains Food Producers to Compete Worldwide

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)—Food manufacturers, agribusinesses, and hotels on Mauritius' Rodrigues Island have been widely trained on food safety practices acceptable in...

Commonwealth-backed system enables Fiji to monitor public funds more effectively.

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)—Fiji has taken a significant step forward in improving the management and transparency of its public finances by launching...

Commonwealth Steps Up as Global Challenges Reach Record Levels

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)—The Commonwealth Secretary-General made opening statements at the 25th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) on 22 September 2025...

Commonwealth Ministers Reveal Bold Plan to Strengthen Global Resilience

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Foreign Affairs Ministers of the Commonwealth from across the Commonwealth converged at the United Nations Headquarters in New...

Can the Commonwealth Use Sport to Solve Global Crises by 2030?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__World sport professionals convened at a recent web convention hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat to listen to how sport...

Commonwealth Foreign Ministers gather at the UN to promote multilateralism and push for reform.

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Foreign Affairs Ministers from across the Commonwealth had gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York...

How the Commonwealth Youth Awards Are Turning Ideas into Real-World Impact

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
keep identifying new young leaders changing the world. Since over 50 years back, the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) has...

Economic Survival Mode: How the Commonwealth Is Reinventing Financial Cooperation

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth Central Bank Governors met to consider the economic requirements of association member states with 56 countries,...

Commonwealth Countries Turn to Indigenous Wisdom to Combat Climate Change and Protect Biodiversity

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__Take only what you need, Iwokrama Forest short film, is a most effective environmental sustainability lesson. The film narrates...

The Commonwealth’s Interfaith Peace Talks Are Going Virtual—Here’s Why It Matters

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The third annual Commonwealth Faith Festival Peace Talks will be held online, remaining an innovative platform for discussion...

Commonwealth nations endorse a new strategy aimed at advancing collective prosperity

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__The High Commissioners of the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth endorsed a new five-year strategic plan to guide...

Decade of Action: How Mauritius Became the Heart of the Commonwealth’s Climate Fight

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)—Mauritius, as an island nation, has hosted the headquarters of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) since 2015....

The Commonwealth’s Blueprint to Transform Gabon’s Elections Forever

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has published the final report on Gabon's Presidential Election 2025 and the short-term and...

The Untapped Potential of Commonwealth Small States: Can FDI Transform Their Economies?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Small nations are facing a difficult task achieving long-term sustainable economic growth and development. They have economies with...

Progress in strengthening mental health to uplift Africa’s youth

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Good mental health is an indicator of successful populations and an important facilitator of sustainable development. At will,...

Commonwealth Youth Show the World How Art Can Change Lives

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__To celebrate International Youth Day, more than 120 young performers, artists, community activists, social workers, and visionaries met at...

Commonwealth observers stationed across the country as Guyana’s general elections begin

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Commonwealth observers are being deployed across Guyana to cover the general elections, and those of concern reported are...

Sri Lanka Turns to Commonwealth for High-Tech Debt Rescue

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Sri Lanka will install Commonwealth Meridian software within a month in an effort to be able to better...

Is Saint Lucia the Commonwealth’s New Model for Small Island Prosperity?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__Saint Lucia has undergone glorious transformation in recent decades, from its debt crisis and unstable state to a state...

The Commonwealth’s High-Stakes Mission to Protect Democracy This Election Season

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ In the weeks leading up to the September 1 polls, there has been a Commonwealth team in hot...

Young Minds vs. Broken Systems: The Inspiring Fight Against Poverty and Criminalization

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ In 2015, in Bungoma County, Kenya, a scandal put into perspective the life of adolescents brought up in...

Digital, Sustainable, Inclusive: The Commonwealth’s $2 Trillion Trade Ambition Revealed

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ In a landmark step for global trade, the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM) concluded in Windhoek, Namibia,...

A New Prescription for the Commonwealth? Youth Summit Puts Arts at the Heart of Health

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ New talent and leaders across the Commonwealth will come together at Marlborough House in London on 22 August...

Creativity, arts, and youth leadership drive a healthier, stronger, united Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__In international dialogue about health and well-being, the arts have long been regarded as something special, but not necessarily...

All Eyes on Guyana: Commonwealth to Deploy Election Watchdogs for 2025 Polls

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey stated that the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) would be sent to monitor Guyana's...

Not Just the Future—Youth Take the Lead in Commonwealth Decision-Making

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ On Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey International Youth Day, she marked the day in a special way by...

Fake Letterhead Scandal? Commonwealth Secretariat Breaks Silence on Ghana Claims

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__It has been reaffirmed by the Commonwealth Secretariat that it has not denied, nor commented on, the purported unauthorized...

A Turning Point in Climate Justice? World Court Calls for Restitution and Repair

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ In July, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a milestone Advisory Opinion on the responsibility of states...

Inside the Global Movement Where Youth Are Turning Big Ideas into Real-World Solutions

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ In the span of more than half a century, the Commonwealth Secretariat has spearheaded empowering young people across...

Could You Be the Next Global Youth Icon? Commonwealth Youth Awards 2026 Wants Nominations!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__The Commonwealth Secretariat has called for nominations for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, aimed...

Commonwealth-Backed Initiative Could Turn Pakistan Into an Esports Powerhouse

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Pakistan's gaming industry and digital economy have also seen robust growth recently, with locally developed applications recording a...

Youth Take Charge: Commonwealth Leaders in Namibia Plot the Future of Global Policy!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Over 200 Commonwealth young leaders convened in Windhoek, Namibia, at the first Youth Leadership Consultative Dialogue, organized by...

How the Commonwealth Helped Saint Lucia Turn a Debt Crisis into a Success Story

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__Saint Lucia, the world-famous Piton mountains, heritage, nice beaches, and lush backdrop endow it with the rare abundance that...

Commonwealth stakeholders unite before crucial negotiations on a global plastics treaty

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Every year, the Commonwealth dumps a staggering 23 million tonnes of plastics into the oceans, potentially causing devastating...

Turning Brain Drain into Brain Gain: Tapping into Diaspora Finance for Small States

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__Smaller nations have traditionally grappled with sending their best and brightest abroad through emigration. But new trends say that...

Five West African nations enhance public debt management with Commonwealth software

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)—Twenty-nine senior debt managers from five countries in West Africa—The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone—have finished a...

Tonga Leads Pacific with Commonwealth-Inspired Governance Summit!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ A Pacific precedent, the nation's capital town of Nuku'alofa hosted July 23rd and 24th, 2025. Two days of...

Climate Change Is Drowning Small Nations in Debt — Here’s the Commonwealth’s Plan

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__In the London Climate Week, the Commonwealth Secretariat and auctusESG convened a roundtable on strengthening countries' resilience to climate...

Commonwealth Steps in to Fix Lesotho’s Police—Is This the Start of a New Era?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth has spearheaded Lesotho police reform in the Kingdom of Lesotho to enhance the effectiveness and professionalism...

He Won a Commonwealth Award—Now He’s Using Trash to Transform Energy Access in Africa

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__A Nigerian entrepreneur at 25 is mapping a path on the global map for using innovation and sustainability to...

Oceans in Crisis: Commonwealth Nations Sign Bold Pact to Save the High Seas!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration, signed during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, marked a major step...

Outdated Debt Systems? Commonwealth Nations Just Got a 21st Century Upgrade

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Twenty information technology professionals from nine Commonwealth states and territories just completed a comprehensive training programme aimed at...

Strengthening India-Malaysia Strategic Ties: A New Chapter in Bilateral Cooperation

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ India and Malaysia, the two other Asian pace-setter democracies, are further strengthening their relationship through high-level diplomatic engagements...

From Rural Villages to Global Stages: How Commonwealth Women Are Rewiring the Tech World Against All Odds!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__Commonwealth women are becoming successful technology leaders, business entrepreneurs, and drivers of change. They are starting, disrupting markets, and...

A true global statesman”—Sir Shridath Ramphal honored for his remarkable legacy

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The memory of Sir Shridath "Sonny" Ramphal, the second and longest-serving Commonwealth Secretary-General (1975–1990), was recently honored in...

Lesser-known facts about Sir Sonny Ramphal’s Commonwealth leadership journey

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Sir Shridath "Sonny" Ramphal, who served as Commonwealth Secretary-General from 1975 to 1990, is the most distinguished of...

Uride’s New Feature Lets You Bring Your Pet—And It Could Change Ridesharing Forever

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__Canadian ride-sharing platform Uride is introducing a new pet-friendly ride option that will make it easier and more convenient...

Can Virtual Peace Talks Save the World? Commonwealth’s Bold New Plan Says Yes!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth has launched a fresh series of virtual peace talks to bridge the gap between generations and...

Thousands March in Kenya—Commonwealth Issues Urgent Call for Peace and Dialogue

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Eminent Shirley Botchwey, Commonwealth Secretary-General, issued a public official statement to express utmost concern regarding the phenomenon of...

What Happens When Young Bangladeshis Embrace the Commonwealth’s Core Values?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__About 100 young leaders from across Bangladesh pledged to promote and uphold the ideals of the Commonwealth Charter following...

Nigeria’s Commonwealth Banquet Sends a Clear Message: It’s Time to Trade, Invest, and Deliver

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Nigerian branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) has called on principal stakeholders to be more dedicated...

Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub Recognised as a Powerful Catalyst for Impact

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ During the London Climate Action Week, the Commonwealth Secretariat hosted a high-level climate finance roundtable at Marlborough House...

Meet the Young Changemakers Turning Commonwealth Values into Action in Bangladesh

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ A lively group of 100 young Bangladeshis recently came together in a bid to grasp better the values...

Corruption Under Fire: Commonwealth Caribbean Launches Aggressive Clean-Up Campaign!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Over 100 government and organizational officials from throughout the Caribbean attended St. Lucia last month for the 11th...

Commonwealth summit ends with call for multilateralism, private sector partnerships

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)__Commonwealth Trade Ministers from the Commonwealth in all parts of the world concluded two days of wide-ranging discussions at...

Harnessing Commonwealth Trade Advantage Amid Global Fragmentation

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ In the context of rising protectionism, regional tensions, and realignments, with the global geopolitical and economic order further...

Commonwealth Trade Ministers unite in support of rules-based trade in the face of global uncertainty

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth Conference of Trade Ministers began today in Windhoek, Namibia, on an unbreakable and solid call for...

Commonwealth Business Summit 2025 Kicks Off in Namibia – Could This Be a Turning Point for Global Trade?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth Business Summit 2025 is officially launched today in Windhoek, Namibia, amidst thriving debate about common prosperity...

Building a Healthier Future: Commonwealth Ministers and Youth Leaders Unite for Global Solutions

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ In May 2025, over 90 young professional delegates from Canada, India, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the...

The Commonwealth advances progress on the historic BBNJ Agreement

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth is at the forefront of urging the ratification and coming into force of the Agreement on...

A New Era Begins: Shirley Botchwey Takes the Helm—Can She Transform the Commonwealth?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Commonwealth and international dignitaries gathered at Lancaster House in London to officially welcome Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as...

Inside the Commonwealth’s Bold Gamble: Can AI Make Elections Safer and Smarter?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ A five-day Commonwealth training programme in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 5–9 May 2025, brought together leading electoral administrators of...

Energy Transitions Forum pledges support for enhanced South-South cooperation

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Delegates from over 30 Commonwealth countries converged at the 4th Biennial Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition (CSET) Forum to...

Can the Commonwealth Lead the World’s Clean Energy Revolution?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The 4th Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition (CSET) Forum was launched at Marlborough House in London, bringing together policymakers,...

Advancing efforts to accelerate global biodiversity conservation and protection initiatives

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Organizing the recent Regional Dialogue on the updating and Revision of Regional and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action...

Massive Ocean Pact Unveiled—Why World Leaders Are Looking to the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth)_ High Commissioners and representatives from Commonwealth member countries convened recently at Marlborough House, London, for a crucial briefing...

Is Malawi About to Set a New Human Rights Standard? Commonwealth Steps In!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Human Rights Unit, in collaboration with Malawi’s Ministry of Justice, recently conducted a two-day working...

No More Waiting: Commonwealth Ministers Launch Historic Plan to Tackle Global Health Gaps!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The 2025 Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM), held on 17 May in Geneva ahead of the 78th World...

Beyond Budgets: Commonwealth Secretary-General Attends First Health Ministers’ Meeting in Geneva

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The 37th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (37CHMM) is set to take place on 17 May 2025 in Geneva,...

The Global Health Threat That Could Dwarf Climate Change—And the Commonwealth’s Plan to Stop It

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasingly recognized as one of the most severe global health threats of the 21st...

Inside the Commonwealth’s Strategy to Make Climate Action Truly Inclusive

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth Collaborative Network on Gender-Responsive Climate Action is an initiative designed to support Commonwealth member countries in...

Can Innovation Save the World? The Commonwealth Just Made Its Boldest Climate Pledge Yet

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ At the 2025 Innovation Net Zero World Congress, Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey addressed the global community...

Women’s contribution to energy security spotlighted in lead-up to global summit

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ As the planet continues to warm, workers across the globe are facing increasing risks from extreme heat and...

Climate Change Could Cost the Global Economy Trillions—But OSH Professionals Have a Plan

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ As the planet continues to warm, workers across the globe are facing increasing risks from extreme heat and...

Commonwealth Joins Forces with Nigeria—Is This the End of Online Scams?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ In a significant move to combat the growing threat of cybercrime, Nigeria has launched a new initiative called...

Commonwealth observers deployed as Trinidad and Tobago voters head to polls

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Commonwealth observers have been deployed across Trinidad and Tobago as the country holds a snap parliamentary election, marking...

76 Years Later, Is the Commonwealth the Answer to a Divided World?

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ On 26 April 2025, the Commonwealth of Nations marks its 76th anniversary, a milestone that highlights its enduring...

Revamping health financing to support a thriving Commonwealth workforce

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ On April 24, senior government officials from health ministries across the Commonwealth convened for a preparatory Senior Officials...

Burning Issues: The Hidden Gender Crisis in Global Energy Policy!

Commonwealth Secretariat Piumi Fernando -
In a significant step toward addressing gender disparities within the energy sector, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the United Kingdom’s...

Can Streetlights Save Lives? Inside the Commonwealth’s Bold Push for Gender-Smart Energy

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ On the eve of the upcoming Summit on the Future of Energy Security, the Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership...

Commonwealth to monitor parliamentary elections in Trinidad and Tobago

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) will be deployed to Trinidad and Tobago to observe the country's upcoming parliamentary...

Sustainable Trade at a Turning Point: Sub-Saharan Africa and the EUDR

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ In an era where environmental sustainability increasingly influences global trade, sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are facing a transformative...

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