Tag: climate action

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...

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...

Decarbonizing Shipping: How the Commonwealth’s Voice Could Shape the Future of Global Trade!

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ As the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meets in London this week, the global...

She’s Changing the Game: Shirley Botchwey’s 3 Priorities to Transform the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, former Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, officially assumed office as the...

Eco-Warning: Nations Struggle to Fund Fight Against Climate Change!

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ At the 169th meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR), esteemed ambassadors and distinguished colleagues...

COP29: A Climate Summit of Contradictions

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ After 24 hours of extended negotiations, COP29 concluded in Azerbaijan with a landmark deal to triple...
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The Ocean’s Cry for Help: A Plea for Climate Action

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_  At COP29's Ocean Action Day in Baku, 23 leading environmental NGOs issued a unified call to...

UK’s Ambitious Climate Target Puts Pressure on Australia

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
The United Kingdom’s recent announcement of an 81% emissions reduction below 1990 levels by 2035 highlights the potential for...

Nigerian Minister Calls for Urgent Climate Action at CHOGM

CHOGM 2024 admin -
(Commonwealth_ CHOGM) During the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, Nigeria's Minister of Environment,...

UN issues SOS on rising sea levels

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
During a visit to Tonga, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark warning about the severe dangers faced by...

India at the forefront of global climate action

Environment Warsha De Silva -
New Delhi (Commonwealth Union)_ In a landmark announcement during India’s 78th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly...

Commonwealth Backs Small Island Developing States

Commonwealth Desk Sarojini P -
UK (Commonwealth Union)_ The 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) commenced in Antigua and Barbuda with...

UK-Bangladesh foster closer ties

Asia Sarojini P -
Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ The UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan’s visit to Dhaka signifies a pivotal moment for...

Spirit of unity

Asia Sarojini P -
The Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed the Maldives government's commitment to partnering with the Commonwealth community...

COP28 declares climate action requires ‘trillions’ 

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Agriculture and Climate Change (Commonwealth Union) _ The head of last year's COP28 climate talks, Sultan Al Jaber, emphasized...

Commonwealth Secretary-General urges quick action on climate change at COP28

Commonwealth Secretariat Sarojini P -
UK (Commonwealth Union)_ The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General, is set to lead the Commonwealth delegation at...