Ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Commonwealth sports ministers, senior officials and other stakeholders met in Paris for the 11th #Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting to pave the way forward for inclusive and cooperative societies by harnessing the power of sport. Discussions focussed on promoting the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in sports, leveraging AI for sport development and peace and assessing the contribution of sports to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Catch up with the highlights from #11CSMM: https://bit.ly/3WJyURu See all photos on Flickr: https://bit.ly/4dkW8CG #CommonwealthSport #CommonwealthSDP #SDGs
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The Commonwealth is an association of 56 independent states consulting and co-operating in the common interests of their peoples and in the promotion of international understanding. The Commonwealth is active in a number of areas including development, democracy, debt management and trade. Visit our website: http://thecommonwealth.org/ Follow us on our other social media channels: Twitter: @commonwealthsec Facebook: @commonwealthsec Instagram: @commonwealth_sec Flickr: /comsec YouTube: /commonwealth-secretariat
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Happy #IndependenceDay Vanuatu! Learn more about #Vanuatu and the #Commonwealth 👇 https://ow.ly/66b150SMXib
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This week ahead of #Paris2024, sports ministers from across the Commonwealth convened at the 11th #Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Paris, France to discuss strategies for building inclusive and resilient societies through sport. Member countries also endorsed the Commonwealth Sport Declaration on Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples, reaffirming the importance of respect and protection of human rights in sport. 📸 See the highlights on Flickr: https://lnkd.in/eMaAcRyP 🔗 Read more about #11CSMM: https://lnkd.in/edrpEjb7
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Today is #MangroveDay! Did you know that #mangrove forests are crucial for: 🌊 Coastal protection 🦀 Biodiversity hotspots 🌱 Carbon sequestration However, mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate, with 35% lost to deforestation over the last 50 years. The Commonwealth #BlueCharter Action Group on Mangrove Ecosystems and Livelihoods, led by Sri Lanka and Trinidad and Tobago, shares best practices and strategies for mangrove conservation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dvMrmZCj
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Today, sports ministers will gather in Paris, France for the 11th #Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting under the theme: 'Building Inclusive and Resilient Societies through Sport'. #11CSMM will advance Commonwealth consensus on key sports policy and focus on practical actions to build inclusive and resilient societies through sport. Read more: https://lnkd.in/edrpEjb7
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The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, will pay her first official visit to Pakistan on 28 July on the invitation of the Government of Pakistan. She will meet with #Pakistan’s leadership, cabinet ministers, youth leaders and other key stakeholders - and is expected to tour some areas affected by the catastrophic 2022 floods. Read more: https://lnkd.in/epBAXTvr
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📣 Calling all young researchers and students in the #Commonwealth! Showcase your ideas on how trade policy can tackle climate change in the Commonwealth Innovative Youth Essay Award Competition. Learn more and enter before 21 August: https://bit.ly/4fgdr9K
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The #Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has commended #Togo's progress in fighting extremism and developing its economy on her inaugural visit to the country. Watch the highlights from her visit ⬇️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4cQcZOa
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Next week, Commonwealth sports ministers will gather for the 11th #Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Paris, France ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. #11CSMM will provide a forum for sports leaders to discuss key policy areas and resolutions on sporting issues. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/edrpEjb7
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🌊 Well-managed marine protected areas (MPAs) and fisheries can protect coral reefs, rejuvenate marine ecosystems, provide jobs and feed billions worldwide. Today at 1pm BST, join the Commonwealth #BlueCharter for a webinar on how effective enforcement of MPAs can protect our oceans and boost economies. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eBhpDPSy