Commonwealth Litter Programme News Today

Each year, around 20 million tonnes of plastics end up in our rivers, lakes and seas. That’s equivalent to the weight of 20,000 cargo ships. It is waste that can take hundreds of years to decompose and it is altering our ecosystems and wildlife and impacting human health.

Opinion - Jacinda Ardern's decision to attend the NATO summit in Spain but skip the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda symbolises the changes she is making to New Zealand foreign policy.

Environmental issues in the sea affect the coasts and the lands they surround & vice versa

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is highlighting case studies from the Commonwealth and beyond, as part of a series to spotlight best practice successes and experiences.

UK-India ties are crucial for creating green innovation

UK is celebrating 30 countries joining the Global Ocean Alliance in support of the UK-led 30 by 30 initiative, to protect at least 30% of the global ocean in MPAs International Marine Minister, Zac Goldsmith thanked and commended the 30 countries that have now joined the Global Ocean Alliance “Our shared ocean is facing unprecedented pressures, and together we are making a powerful case for increased protection” Some ...