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News Archive

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Commonwealth to galvanise networks on climate change
Released:  17 November 2006
Draft approach on ways to adapt to climate change to be presented at Commonwealth environment ministers meeting in Nairobi in February 2007

Commonwealth welcomes call for action on climate change
Released:  31 October 2006
Commonwealth welcomes the call for urgent action on climate change contained in the Stern Report.

Public participation vital to dealing with climate change, Seychelles says
Released:  13 October 2006
Governments and civil society urged to work together to address disaster relief

Combating impact of climate change in the Commonwealth critical
Released:  11 October 2006
Conference in Seychelles to help communities adapt to climate change and manage related natural disasters.

Take the fight against poverty into cities, Ransford Smith urges
Released:  3 October 2006
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General stresses there can be no sustainable development without sustainable urbanisation.

Secretary-General Writes to G8 Leaders
Released:  14 July 2006
Commonwealth Secretary-General calls on G8 leaders to consider governance, Doha round of trade talks, aid, debt cancellation and UN reform.

Successful Doha Round a Vital Boost for Farming Industry
Released:  14 July 2006
A successful conclusion to the Doha Development Round would help to boost the farming industry in the developing world and enhance economic growth, said Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon.

Secretary-General Opens Commonwealth Agricultural Conference
Released:  13 July 2006
Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon opened the 22nd Commonwealth Agricultural Conference in Calgary, Canada, on 13 July 2006.

Shaping a Better World Through Shared Beliefs and Vision
Released:  13 July 2006
The Commonwealth’s role is to use its shared beliefs and vision to shape the world for the better, writes Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon in a Foreword to the newly published ‘Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book 2006’.

New Publication: 'Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book'
Released:  13 July 2006
The reference book is a central source of information on key aspects of policy issues for all Commonwealth ministers.

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