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The Commonwealth Foundation blog shares knowledge, experiences, and expertise.

1 Nov 2021

Pacific priorities for COP26: make real changes, make money flow

With increasing adverse weather events and the latest science confirming unequivocally what they have known for years, young Pacific ...

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24 Sep 2021

Caribbean priorities for COP26: adaptation, mitigation and access to finance

Aurora Herrera reports on the formidable climate challenges facing the Caribbean and people's hopes and expectations for COP26.

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2 Sep 2021

Why study the Commonwealth in the 21st Century?

Some argue that studying the Commonwealth is no longer worthwhile, a viewpoint that is emblematic of a larger discussion surrounding ...

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3 Aug 2021

Concerned about the Climate Crisis? Add your voice here

We want to include as many of you as possible in making video recordings of the spoken word poem Global Line Up, by renowned Pacific ...

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6 Jul 2021

Towards common ground

Lisa Rapley explores ways in which indigenous and western world views can merge for a more just and sustainable tomorrow.

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30 Jun 2021

2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize

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27 May 2021

A clarion call for Commonwealth solidarity

The eruption of La Soufrière, which spewed 6km plumes of dark ash into the sky, has wrought devastation on the citizens of St Vincent ...

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26 May 2021

Kritika Pandey in conversation with Nii Ayikwei Parkes

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10 May 2021

2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Regional Winners

Chair of the judges, Ghanaian writer and editor Nii Ayikwei Parkes, said ‘I don't believe there is a perfect story; there are great ...

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10 May 2021

2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Regional Winners

Chair of the judges, Ghanaian writer and editor Nii Ayikwei Parkes, said ‘I don't believe there is a perfect story; there are great ...

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