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The new leaders of the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) were appointed today following a public call for applications launched in May 2016. The announcement is made on the occasion of World Oceans Day, celebrated today across the world, under the theme “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet”, which aims to place oceans at the heart …
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The Commonwealth Charter describes the protection of the environment as a fundamental value. As tackling climate change requires a multi-national and stakeholder approach, Commonwealth member states have committed to encouraging and welcoming contributions to the required solutions by all local and national governments, regional and international organisations, the private and not-for-profit sectors, professional and academic …
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Complaining is easier than finding a solution, writes Harnoor Gill, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, but this event involved youth in solving two problems at the same time. The funny thing about our world is that people love to complain about what’s wrong with it, while the people in this world who try …
Plans for a massive power station in a UNESCO-designated forest will have serious consequences for the environment, writes Lamia Mohsin, 21, a Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, who argues the state must carefully review the rationale for the project. As we move towards a more globalised world bound together by a series of interconnected hyperlinks, on …
The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aims to end poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change by 2030. Madusha Erandi Thanippuliarachchi, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Sri Lanka, says even though the goals of 2015 have not been achieved, there is new hope as world leaders and citizens try to reach the greater target. …
Adaptation will protect against some impact of climate change, writes Nancy Saili, 24, a Correspondent from Solwezi in Zambia, who explains how rich countries should lead adaptation efforts and help those less able to pay. Climate change is affecting all nations across the globe. It might be a little late to avoid some irreversible changes in …
The battle against climate change saw a significant moment, writes Shishir Patil, 21, a Correspondent from Bangalore, India, when India and the European Union signed the Paris Agreement and allowed the movement to reach two important conditions. The last few weeks have been quite a tapestry of events. The most notable amongst them is the …
By Karuna Rana, Coordinator, Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network COP22, the ‘COP of Action’ as they call it, is meant to be key in detailing the implementation of the Paris Agreement that came into force on 04 November 2016. With that in mind, I went into COP22 eagerly looking forward to the outcome. Would it be …
As Barbados prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary of independence, Ashley Foster-Estwick, 25, a Correspondent from Barbados, looks at the water crisis that affects residents, government and the agricultural sector. As the festivities move into full swing, attracting thousands to our shores and boosting patriotic sentiments, there is another side to the Barbadian sentiment. It’s the …
Public distrust of experts coupled with the anti-intellectual bias of Trump’s leadership in the USA poses a challenge for science, writes Andrew Larkins, 27, a Correspondent from Australia. Scientists and non-profits are pushing back against the trend. More than 20 years ago, Funtowicz and Ravetz wrote that “Science always evolves, responding to its leading challenges …
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