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Commonwealth Secretariat and AGRA join forces to drive digital transformation in African agriculture
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Commonwealth incubator announces funding for ocean sustainability projects
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Commonwealth report guides countries towards stronger ocean-climate action
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Commonwealth report guides countries towards stronger ocean-climate action
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Commonwealth launches pioneering toolkit for speeding up oil and gas decarbonisation
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Commonwealth carbon tax model law launched to help countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Commonwealth and PATH launch new accelerator to support climate and health innovations
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Commonwealth unveils framework for implementing Living Lands Charter
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Commonwealth announces action group to drive rapid cuts in planet-heating methane emissions
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COMPASS project is a much-needed instrument for SIDS, says Secretary-General
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Wildfire-Resilient Landscapes Network launched ahead of COP28
- Commonwealth countries pioneer ocean-based debt-for-nature swaps
- Ask the Expert: Dr Oldman Koboto on COP28 climate talks
- Commonwealth environment and climate ministers meet for first time to chart a course towards stronger climate action
- Commonwealth ministers to meet in New York to lay groundwork for CHOGM summit and COP28
- Commonwealth Secretary-General to intensify climate finance campaign at Africa Climate Summit
The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – or the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 – took place from 30 November to 12 December 2023, in Dubai, UAE.
See daily highlights from the Commonwealth Secretariat at COP28
A voice for all the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, led a team of international policy experts and climate specialists from the Commonwealth Secretariat to COP28.
The team engaged in advocacy for urgent global climate action, amplified the voice of small states and vulnerable countries of the Commonwealth, strengthened networks and partnerships and exchanged knowledge and best practices to support climate change adaptation and mitigation in member countries.
Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, delivered her statement to COP28
Commonwealth Pavilion
The Commonwealth Secretariat hosted a pavilion at COP28, as a hub for member countries, development partners and other collaborators to use for events, presentations and networking sessions.
Schedule of events
This schedule is being updated regularly, with event agendas, speakers and flyers linked where available below. Unless otherwise noted, all events are hosted at the Commonwealth Pavilion at COP28. Please note that all times are in GMT +4 (GST).
For more information about Commonwealth activities at COP28, please contact the Climate Change section.
Please note that all times are in GMT +4 (GST).
30 November
11:30am - 12:30pmAccelerating Climate Solutions Using Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development |
4pm - 5:30pmSustainable Food, Agriculture, and Water Solutions for Climate Resilience |
1 December
11:30am - 12:30pmOpportunities, tools and challenges towards an inclusive and equitable approach for local & regional adaptation to a rapidly changing ocean |
1:15pm - 2:15pmFostering Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Small Island States |
2:45pm - 4:15pmEnvisioning a Fossil-Free Future: Putting One Health and Peace at the Center |
5:30pm - 7pmUnlocking Collaborative Sustainable Investments in Commonwealth Small States |
2 December
9:30am - 11:00amCommonwealth Action to Reduce Methane Emissions: Official Launch of Commonwealth Methane Action Group |
11:30am - 12:30pmIncreasing Readiness to Access Climate Finance: Evaluative Findings and Experiences |
1:15pm - 2:30pmAccelerating Impact: Implementing learning in climate change adaptation policy |
3pm - 4:30pmGreen Skills for Innovative Youth Climate Action |
5pm - 6:30pmLaunch of the Coral Restoration Consortium’s Storytelling Hub |
3 December
10:30am - 12pmHigh-level event: A Commonwealth Call to Action on Living Lands: Progressing from Adoption to Implementation + Launch of Implementation PlanWatch the event recording |
12:15pm - 2pmBuilding Climate Resilient Health Systems and Communities: Leveraging Innovations for Impact |
2:45pm - 4pmBlue Carbon in Focus: Shaping Sustainable Futures through a Blue Carbon Policy Forum |
4:45pm - 6:15pmEmpowering Vulnerable Nations: Bridging Needs and Gaps in Loss and Damage via Financing Interventions |
4 December
9:30am - 10:45amEmpowering Equitable North-South University Collaborations: Unpacking the Education Sector's Role in Climate Action for a Sustainable Future |
11:30am - 1pmAccess to climate finance - Lessons Learned and Future Directions for Project Support Facilities in the Pacific |
2:15pm - 3:45pmCommonwealth COP28 Youth Leaders Meeting and SG Dialogue with Youth Delegates |
5 December
9:15am - 10:45amFast-tracking energy transition through the Commonwealth Action Group Model |
11:30am - 1pmFacilitating Financing for Inclusive and Equitable Energy Transition |
1:45pm - 3pmBeyond Blue Carbon: Maximizing the Benefits of Coastal Wetland NDC Commitments for Climate, People, and Nature |
4pm - 5:30pmPractical Tools to Limit Climate Change |
6 December
9:30am - 11amGender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Masterclass (invite only) |
12pm - 1:15pmCoastal Resilience Accelerator: Catalyzing Quick Climate Action in Cities |
2pm - 3:30pmCarbon Taxation in the Commonwealth |
4:15pm - 5:45pmIn support of OA Action: Leveraging UN Mechanisms for Local OA Adaptation and Resilience |
8 December
9am - 10:15amPaths to Youth-Driven Impact Energy, Industry, and Just Transition |
10:45am - 11:45am“What on Earth can we do about Climate Change?!”: A discussion with Youth Leaders from Commonwealth Countries on Climate and Energy |
12:15pm - 1:45pmTechnical Discussion on the ‘Availability of Climate Finance for Youth’ |
2:30pm - 4pmSG Youth Dialogue: Climate, Oceans, Energy, Sustainability |
4:30pm - 5:45pmAccelerating Marine Nature-Based Solutions through Sustainable Ocean Plans |
9 December
9:30am - 11amNavigating the Blue Future: Unlocking Sustainable Finance for Commonwealth's Ocean Economy |
11:45am - 1pmThe Energy Transition: Renewable Energy |
3pm - 4:30pmHigh-Level Blue Zone Event: Empowering Youth Climate Leadership: Experiences from the Commonwealth in Access to Climate Finance, Capacity Building and Technology (SE Room 2)Young people are key stakeholders in the climate crisis and need to be fully engaged as decision-makers in processes and actions tackling it. The COP28 Presidency, in collaboration with YOUNGO - the Children and Youth Constituency of the UNFCCC, is organising the International Youth Climate Delegate Program. |
10 December
9:30am - 10:30amFinancing Climate-Resilient Food Systems for Achieving NDCs and NAP Targets (Blue Zone, Area B7, Building 88, TA3-135)Climate-related extreme weather poses a serious threat to global, national, and local food stability, impacting the entire food supply chain and sustainability. Simultaneously, unsustainable food practices contribute to environmental degradation, exacerbating climate change. This event brings together Commonwealth experts and organisations like UNEP, IFAD,UNFCCC, IFPRI and NDC Partnership to discuss the financing challenge, showcasing efforts to integrate climate resilience food systems into NDC and NAP targets. Valuable country perspectives shared by Lesotho, Fiji, and Vanuatu representatives will also help us to understand the options for implementing the Commonwealth Living Lands Charter. |
9:45am - 10:45amGreening of the financial sector |
11:45am - 1:15pmNational Approach to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Climate Data |
2pm - 3:30pmMauritius: sustainable tourism, agritech, best practices |
4:15pm - 5:45pmEmpowering Youth for Action / Rights-based Approaches to Food & Water |
11 December
11am - 12:30pmLaunch of the Commonwealth Climate Finance E-learning Course |
Photos from COP28
Commonwealth programmes
Resources & publications
More resources and publications will be published as they are announced at COP28.
Media contact
For media enquiries and interview bids for the Commonwealth Secretary-General or Commonwealth Secretariat experts, please contact: [email protected] or:
- Snober Abbasi Senior Communications Officer, Communications Division, Commonwealth Secretariat
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