The Commonwealth helps member countries protect their environments and use their natural resources sustainably. Here are some of our programmes in these areas.

Commonwealth Climate Change Programme

The climate crisis affects every member of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Secretariat helps member states tackle climate change and adapt to its worst impacts.

Oceans and Natural Resources

We assist member countries to sustainably manage their natural resources, in the ocean and on land, for the benefit of current and future generations.

Small States

Thirty-two of the world’s 42 small states are Commonwealth members. We have championed small and vulnerable states since the 1980s and campaign internationally for special attention to the unique development challenges they face.

Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub

The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub helps countries to unlock the available climate finance. Through this initiative, member states are assisted to bid for and gain increased access to climate finance.

Commonwealth Blue Charter

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is an agreement by all 54 Commonwealth countries to actively co-operate to solve ocean-related problems and meet commitments for sustainable ocean development.
Environment and climate change