Small island developing states (SIDS) are looking increasingly to renewable energy sources for their energy needs.
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Blog: Unleashing the power of renewable energy for small island nations
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Three Commonwealth young people have been announced as winners of a global competition designed to inspire, empower, and reward young people taking action on oceans.
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Three young people announced as winners of Commonwealth-wide competition on Ocean protection
This Guidance highlights the following key issues associated with decommissioning which have significant implications for governments:
This handbook has been developed to support government officials in Commonwealth member countries in the effective review, approval, and oversight of Field Development Plans (FDPs).
The Commonwealth Secretariat has released a new practical guide to help governments manage costly oil and gas decommissioning activities, which are expected to surge as a result of the global energy transition.
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New guide to help governments manage costly oil and gas closures
A new guide published by the Commonwealth Secretariat aims to upskill governments and partner organisations in mobilising funds for ocean-based climate change projects.
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Commonwealth guide to boost access to ocean climate finance
Barbadian businesses and communities are gearing up to benefit from significant opportunities in the energy industry, with the help of the Commonwealth Secretariat and partners.
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Commonwealth assists Barbados to maximise new energy opportunities
Developing countries who are emerging oil and gas producers face complex challenges as the world moves away from fossil fuels to fight the climate crisis.
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Commonwealth supports new oil and gas producers to cut emissions
Multiple stressors on the ocean, including overfishing, marine pollution and climate change, are threatening life under water as well as on land, but global efforts to protect the ocean are underway.
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‘Unprecedented’ pressure on ocean triggers debate on new solutions
A Commonwealth book series about sustainable energy is now available online with limited print editions, for school-aged children to learn more about how energy systems work, their role in people’s daily lives and why the transition to low carbon solutions is important.
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Children’s books offer first step to energy literacy
19 May 2022
Event
Venue: AD10, Kigali Conference Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Date: 11h30 – 12h15 Local Time (GMT+2), Thursday, 19 May 2022
Date: 11h30 – 12h15 Local Time (GMT+2), Thursday, 19 May 2022
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has called for the international community to prioritise funding for ocean action, to address challenges such as rapidly depleting fish stocks, dangerous levels of plastic pollution and disappearing coral reefs.
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Secretary-General urges more support for “undervalued” ocean
A recent scoping mission to Antigua and Barbuda will advance plans to establish a Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy (COBE) for the Caribbean region.
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Commonwealth supports Caribbean blue economy ambitions
The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to engage a qualified consultant to revise (and develop as required) a report on consolidated ocean actions by Commonwealth countries and Blue Charter Action Groups.
The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to engage a qualified Contractor to deliver remote training to Commonwealth country officials, providing an introduction to Ocean acidification, its impacts on marine assets, and possible policy responses.
Yesterday, The Commonwealth Secretariat welcomed representatives from High Commissions across London for an open day showcasing the Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate (TONR).
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Commonwealth welcomes High Commissions to Marlborough House for ‘Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources’ Open day
7 March 2022 to 7 March 2022
Webinar
The Commonwealth Secretariat is organising a webinar to celebrate and share the achievements of women ocean experts and champions across the Commonwealth region.
The Commonwealth Secretariat has deployed a regional climate finance adviser to focus on mobilising funds for renewable energy and sustainable land management projects in the Indo-Pacific region.
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New regional adviser deployed to unlock climate finance in Indo-Pacific
The Commonwealth Secretariat and US-based Stimson Center have teamed up to pilot a new process to quickly determine climate vulnerability and risks in coastal communities.
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Commonwealth countries pilot new tool to gauge climate and ocean risks
In the south-eastern part of Mozambique, lies the Inhambane region. It is in this paradise-like landscape that young climate leader Razaque Quive is raising awareness of the threats to Mozambique’s marine environment through the Ocean Guardians.
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Blog: Training a new generation of ocean guardians in Mozambique
The Commonwealth Secretariat is announcing the appointment of a consortium of experts to advise on ocean-climate finance. Generously supported by the United Kingdom, the appointment is a joint venture of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub and the Commonwealth Blue Charter.
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New funding for improving access to blue climate finance
A new agreement between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Arizona State University (ASU) will leverage cutting-edge coral-mapping technology to protect and restore coral reefs in the Commonwealth.
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Partnership with Arizona State University will help track climate impact on coral reefs
31 October 2021 to 12 November 2021
Event
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 was held in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November. At COP26, the Commonwealth Secretariat hosted its first ever Commonwealth Pavilion, to serve as an inclusive and collaborative space for member countries and accredited organisations. Watch highlights and events recordings on our COP26 hub. You can also see what the Commonwealth Secretariat achieved at COP26 on social media by following the hashtag #CommonwealthForClimate.
Powerful satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth are helping some Commonwealth countries save and restore vital mangrove ecosystems while combatting climate change.
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How space tech is aiding mangrove conservation in Commonwealth
The governments of Antigua and Barbuda and the United Kingdom have signed a milestone agreement, marking a key step in defining Antigua and Barbuda’s maritime jurisdiction – one of the largest in the Eastern Caribbean - and advancing the development of its blue economy.
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Antigua and Barbuda, UK sign maritime boundary agreement