The latest news and events from the Blue Charter
10 August 2020
Specialists from around the world have outlined core factors for success and sustainability in the multi-billion dollar aquaculture sector. A recent webinar by the Commonwealth Secretariat featured fish farming case studies from Cyprus, Seychelles, Mozambique and Egypt, which contribute to a global total of more than 80 million tonnes of fish produced each year. Most…
05 August 2020
Mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate, with conservationists across the Commonwealth striving to save them from local extinction. These nearshore forests that straddle land and sea provide a range of vital services to both humans and fish, such as coastal protection. In a webinar organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat to mark World Mangrove Day,…
27 July 2020
More than 180 participants from across the globe tuned in online to hear fresh insights on how to finance ocean protected areas in the Commonwealth. Held on July 22, the webinar was the second in a series organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat, aimed at sharing ideas and solutions for ocean challenges. During the webinar, ocean…
24 July 2020
This webinar was held on Wednesday 29 July 2020 Global aquaculture production continues to grow rapidly, helping several Commonwealth countries to increase their fish production despite static or falling catches of wild fish. However, performance varies widely and many countries, despite committing significant resources, have struggled to build productive aquaculture industries, while many questions continue…
Please note, this event has now passed. Read an event summary here. Commonwealth countries hold more than a fifth of mangroves in the world. But they are rapidly disappearing – globally, between 30 to 50% of mangroves have been lost over the past 50 years. New approaches to restoration of mangroves are emerging, benefiting from new,…
23 July 2020
Celebrating World Oceans Day 2020, on 8 June, the Commonwealth Secretariat kicked off with the first Commonwealth Blue Charter webinar in its new series. With 45% of coral reefs in Commonwealth waters and more than 90% of reefs globally predicted to be lost to climate change, NOW is the time for action. This webinar highlighted…
21 July 2020
The Commonwealth Blue Charter is an agreement by all 54 Commonwealth countries to tackle ocean-related challenges together, and actively cooperate to meet commitments for sustainable ocean development. This series of webinars will promote collaboration through the sharing of experiences, best practices and solutions on ocean issues. They also offer the opportunity to reflect on how to…
08 June 2020
The Commonwealth Secretary-General is urging governments to ensure their countries’ post-COVID economic recoveries are environmentally sustainable and safe for the ocean. Forty-seven of the Commonwealth’s 54 member countries have a coastline while 25 are either small island developing states or ‘big ocean states’ relying heavily on the ocean for food and income. Sustainable blue and green economies On World…
The Commonwealth Blue Charter – Shared Values, Shared Ocean. A Commonwealth commitment to work together to protect and manage our ocean.
