by Sahdev The extensive environmental changes caused by human activities have led experts to believe that we’ve entered “Anthropocene”- a geological era marked by significant human impact on the biosphere. Some of the biggest environmental issues are climate change, ozone depletion, and the mass extinction of wildlife. To tackle these challenges, countries around the world …

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by Maver B. Woodley, Capacity Building and Events Unit, Lead When young people from across the Caribbean gathered in Kingston, Jamaica, for the inaugural Caribbean Youth Environment and Climate Change Conference (CYECCC) in September 2025, one thing was clear — the region’s youth are no longer content with being seen as future leaders. They are …

COP 30: Caribbean Youth Lead the Way in Shaping a Climate-Resilient Future Read More »

By Lucia Ene-Lesikar, Chair of Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) Visiting the WTO Public Forum in Geneva for the first time this September as Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) was both inspiring and grounding. The Forum is one of the most important global gatherings on trade, has long been shaped …

Youth, Climate, and Trade: Reflections from the WTO Public Forum Read More »

by Ruhamah Ifere International Youth Day is one of my favourite commemorations as a young changemaker, not just for the celebrations, but for the stories. The stories of young people who have risen above odds, who have faced challenges head-on, and who have prevailed. These stories fuel my belief that youth potential is not a …

Youth Evolve: Turning Restless Energy into Resilient Progress Read More »

A Commonwealth Correspondent from Ghana has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship for her postgraduate studies. Ewura Adwoa Adjeibea Larbi has received the European Union-funded fellowship to pursue a joint master’s in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management at four universities across the European Union, beginning September 2025. A dedicated advocate for …

Commonwealth Correspondent’s Environmental Passion Earns Her Erasmus Mundus Award Read More »

by Meet Sijariya, Asst. Lead- Partnerships & Stakeholders, CYCN The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, present, and future. No segment in society can match the power, idealism, enthusiasm and courage of the young people. Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi …

COP 30: The Power of Youth: Celebrating International Youth Day Read More »

by Vikrant Srivastava The UNFCCC’s SB62 session in Bonn closed under the shadow of persistent divides on finance, adaptation, and the energy transition. While technical progress was made in several areas, including the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP), political fractures and entrenched positions dampened hopes for major breakthroughs before …

COP 30: A Divided House in Search of Common Ground at UNFCCC’s SB62 Read More »

by Muskaan Anand, Asia Regional Representative, Commonwealth Youth Council The youth of Asia are no strangers to adversity, but what defines them is not the weight they carry, but the will with which they rise. Amidst uncertainty and shifting realities, they are choosing action over apathy, courage over indifference. Nowhere is this resolve more visible …

From Echoes to Impact: How Young People Are Leading Climate Action in Asia Read More »

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 …

Commonwealth Youth issue statement on Youth Inclusive Climate-Health Financing Read More »

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