A new fellowship programme will support emerging scholars from Commonwealth countries to conduct world-class research on marine plastics.
Commonwealth Secretariat calls for “fundamental changes” to the way the world’s oceans, seas and coastal areas are managed.
A Commonwealth proposal to create a Blue Charter of principles for sustainable ocean development has been greeted with the enthusiastic support of governments and partners at this week’s UN Ocean Conference.
Protecting the ocean today is the best way of ensuring prosperity for future generations, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.
Op-ed by Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vanuatu
International concern for the plight of the global ocean is at an all-time high. In April this year, the 53 countries of the Commonwealth adopted the Commonwealth Blue Charter, creating a bright blue beacon to guide cooperative action on ocean issues.
14 years ago Sri Lanka was severely devastated by the tsunami, triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean. The Secretary-General congratulated Sri Lanka on its commitment to turn the trauma of climate change to a defence of global significance.
The Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, says urgent action is needed to save the world’s oceans, since the livelihoods of millions of people depend on their preservation and sustainable development.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter – Shared Values, Shared Ocean. A Commonwealth commitment to work together to protect and manage our ocean.
