by Jasmine Koria On the 27th of May 2025, the government of the Independent State of Samoa announced to a stunned public that it had, for the first time in at least four decades, failed to pass a national budget for the new financial year. This comes after months of tense exchanges on the floor …

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by Dassia Regalado, CYCN Communications & PR Assistant Lead Each year on May 31, World No Tobacco Day highlights the serious health risks associated with tobacco use. From cancer to heart disease, the harms are well-documented. But this year, we’re shifting the lens. While health remains a critical focus, the environmental impact of tobacco farming …

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Climate change constitutes the defining public health crisis of our era, exerting disproportionate impacts on youth populations across the globe. Within the Commonwealth, young people – comprising over 60% of the population – are not only among the most vulnerable to climate-health risks including rising mental health burdens, heat stress, and vector-borne diseases, but also …

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by Ayesha Ali, Maxencia Nabiryo, Bhavna Halai, Yifan Zhou Across the globe, health systems are facing unprecedented challenges – from critical workforce shortages and increasing migration to widespread burnout and deepening health inequities. As we collectively seek sustainable solutions, it is clear that both seasoned policymakers and emerging young professionals must be integral to these …

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by Lucia Ene-Lesikar When we talk about the climate crisis, carbon emissions and extreme weather dominate the conversation. But an essential part of the solution is often missed: biodiversity. Every May 22nd, the International Day for Biological Diversity reminds us of the deep interconnection between nature and humanity. This date commemorates the adoption of the …

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by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Rwanda is known around the world for its clean streets and environmental policies. But behind this green reputation are ordinary people making extraordinary contributions. On this World Environment Day, we shine a light on some of them who remind us that real change often begins with small, consistent acts. In the …

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by Jyasi Murray The private sector has an amazing opportunity in the modern era to be champions of environmental sustainability, by integrating sustainable management principles into their operations, while also achieving their bottom line (making profits). Amongst many others, there are three unique ways in which businesses can achieve this. Prioritising Sustainable Waste Management Improper …

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by Bodh Maathura The irony is striking—in the same week that the first official communication paves the way for a forest-centric COP in the Amazon, we hear of a road being paved by felling the very rainforest it aims to protect. Following back-to-back COP presidencies led by oil-producing nations, a Global South country rich in …

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