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Commonwealth pledges support to Sri Lanka amid global challenges

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The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has pledged full support to Sri Lanka as the country faces various challenges. Speaking during a lecture in Sri Lanka, the Secretary-General emphasized the Commonwealth’s…

Nigerian communities file pollution case against Shell

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Over 14,000 residents from the Niger delta regions of Ogale and Bille in Nigeria are taking legal action against Shell in the High Court of London. The individuals claim that…

Extra funding announced for Pakistan flood-hit areas

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The international community is joining forces to aid Pakistan in its rebuilding efforts following the devastating floods of last summer. Floods impacted thousands of people across the country and left…

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The Commonwealth has long championed global advocacy around climate change and ocean action. This year was no exception as the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, led a delegation to the United…

Commonwealth announces grants for ocean projects

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The Commonwealth Secretariat has announced the first call for proposals under the newly established Commonwealth Blue Charter Project Incubator. New technical support and funding is available to governments to support…

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Commonwealth leaders have officially adopted the Living Lands Charter which commits all 56 member countries to safeguarding global land resources – as well as taking coordinated action on climate change,…

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The Australian Government has committed to reducing carbon emissions levels by 43 per cent by the end of 2030, pledging to a more aggressive approach in fulfilment of election promises.…