Discover the latest news and events from the Blue Charter
17 July 2019
Commonwealth countries devoted to saving the world’s coral reefs met in Townsville, Australia this week to outline immediate and long-term actions they can take to ensure the health of coral reef ecosystems. Studies show more than half the planet’s coral reefs have suffered significant losses over the last 30 years. This could rise to 90…
26 June 2019
Fresh alliances are set to flourish under the Commonwealth’s flagship programme for ocean action, known as the Blue Charter.
19 June 2019
‘Champion’ countries of the Commonwealth Blue Charter are laying the groundwork for joint action and developing robust, innovative strategies to tackle the world’s most pressing ocean issues.
14 June 2019
Countries leading action for ocean health and governance in the Commonwealth will meet in London next week to share strategies and firm up plans for action under the Commonwealth Blue Charter.
08 June 2019
To mark World Oceans Day, Head of Oceans and Natural Resources Nicholas Hardman-Mountford shares how the Blue Charter can help spur lasting global change towards sustainable ocean governance. In the depths of the Pacific Ocean, 11,000 km beneath the sea surface, lies the deepest known point in the Earth’s seabed known as the Challenger Deep….
30 May 2019
Members of the Commonwealth action group on ocean observation gathered in Ottawa, Canada this week to launch a strategy to advance ocean observation opportunities.
29 May 2019
Emerging scholars have a key opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research on marine plastic pollution at top universities and firms across the Commonwealth.
14 May 2019
This event will reflect on the work carried out by Blue Charter action groups over the past year within the context of wider ocean issues.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter – Shared Values, Shared Ocean. A Commonwealth commitment to work together to protect and manage our ocean.
