Microplastics update ...
Microplastics. We've found them in the Arctic sea and even frozen into the ice. The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of all our oceans,...
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COMMONWEALTH BLOG - Issues, Insights, & Innovation
The Guardian
- Sep 1
Cities are tackling rising heat – but they have to avoid a dangerous trap
With modern solutions such as air-con aggravating the problem, ancient heat-management techniques can offer answers. On this year’s...
RCS Ottawa
- Aug 23
Global Fossil Fuel Consumption/pollution
Fossil fuels accounts for over 80% of 2023 energy consumption/pollution. China and the U.S. are responsible for almost half (47%) of...
VisualCapitalist
- Aug 23
Visualize G20 electricity generation
The global average for renewable electricity is 30%, but nearly half of the G20 countries fall below this average. Brazil leads the G20...
RCS Ottawa
- Oct 19, 2023
Adventure “Men wanted for hazardous journey":
"low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success.” This is the...
The Commonwealth
- Dec 6, 2020
The Earthshot Prize - five awards worth £1 million each
The Commonwealth Blue Charter, the Commonwealth’s flagship programme on ocean cooperation, has been invited to join a leading line-up of...
RCS Ottawa
- Dec 3, 2020
Commonwealth Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards.
Before January 31, 2021, individuals, groups or teams, organisations, companies, charities or government ministries / departments /...
Quartz
- Dec 3, 2020
Coronavirus relief funds could pay to stop the worst of climate change while rebooting economies
As of late summer, governments around the world had pledged $12.2 trillion of relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic. That’s...
RCS Ottawa
- Oct 6, 2020
The Doughnut Economy
Meeting the needs of all within the means of the planet, the Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries is a playfully serious approach...
C40 cities
- Oct 6, 2020
Planning a green urban recovery
City councils are on the frontline of both the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis. 33% of the West Midlands residents said that...
C40 cities
- Oct 6, 2020
Small Communities - Race to net-zero emissions
Whatever size of community they represent, urban leaders are under pressure to deliver the same results – better health, efficient...
C40 cities
- Oct 6, 2020
Developing municipal climate action plans
Collaborating across municipal borders can raise ambition and accelerate action. Read more ... Identify and fill data gaps. Climate...
RCS Ottawa
- Oct 6, 2020
Commonwealth Youth Profile - Angelique Pouponneau
Climate action and adaption champion Angelique Pouponneau A Commonwealth Youth Council veteran, Angelique Pouponneu is a lawyer...
C40 Cities
- Oct 6, 2020
How to build back better with a 15-minute city
In a ‘15-minute city’, everyone is able to meet most, if not all, of their needs within a short walk or bike ride from their home. It...
National Geographic
- Oct 3, 2020
Human Activity Will Accelerate Disasters Like America’s Wildfires
There are many proximate reasons for these forest fires—fireworks, campfires, a stray spark—but there is one large cause that is...
RCS Ottawa
- Sep 21, 2020
Upcoming Commonwealth Virtual Events
Webinar Series: Youth - Taking Charge of our Future Rule of Law - during COVID-19 Blue Charter - collaboration ... Previous events
Social Progress
- Sep 20, 2020
What life is like around the world - 2020 Social Progress Index
The year's Social Progress Index provides a comprehensive country by country ranking of social progress over the last 10 years, across...
RCS Ottawa
- Sep 20, 2020
Let's focus on food waste and make a change
A lesson from Sweden - food accounts for almost one third of households' climate impact, and to solve our global climate challenges, it...
RCS Ottawa
- Apr 21, 2020
RCSO message on Queen's Birthday
Your Majesty, Every April 21st gives us an opportunity to celebrate your birthday and reflect on your contributions, as a young girl,...
RCS Ottawa
- Apr 5, 2020
41st - Commonwealth Interfaith Dialogue
"Respecting our Environment" was the topic for our 41st Interfaith Dialogue, the afternoon of March 8 in Ottawa. At the time Ottawa had...
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