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Young people want to be part of the action to tackle climate change
Released:  12 August 2008
Commonwealth youth are calling on decision-makers to involve them, at all levels, in the restoration of the planet.

Pacific region loses champion of governance and prosperity
Released:  12 August 2008
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, on 12 August 2008 conveyed his condolences on behalf of the Commonwealth Secretariat and wider Commonwealth community, following the death of Greg Urwin, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Secretary-General

International trade negotiations are focus of Delhi conference
Released:  11 August 2008
Ways to strengthen co-operation among world economies so that the poorest and most vulnerable countries can take part effectively in global trade will be examined

Commonwealth Secretary-General heads for the Pacific
Released:  10 August 2008
Papua New Guinea first stop followed by Australia and New Zealand

Sport and youth development are linked to social transformation
Released:  9 August 2008
The Commonwealth should nurture the potential of young people through sport and youth activities, says Secretary-General

Commonwealth advisers seek to stamp out drug taking in sport
Released:  8 August 2008
Their objectives include developing and implementing Education strategies as well as establishing anti-doping rules and regulations

Sharma welcomes new Constitution in Maldives
Released:  8 August 2008
“This is a major milestone in the history of the Republic of Maldives,” says Commonwealth Secretary-General

Physical and social transformation achieved through sport
Released:  8 August 2008
Secretary-General holds discussions with Australia's Sport Minister in China

Secretary-General calls on Singapore leaders
Released:  7 August 2008
Talks focused on Commonwealth mandates and technical assistance to transform societies

Are schools instruments of change?
Released:  6 August 2008
Commonwealth study looks at classrooms and other aspects of schooling processes in 30 schools across seven countries