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Environment

Through initiatives such as The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy, we work to protect one of the world's most important natural habitats - forests. Since 2015, over 3,495,000 hectares have been protected for future generations. Similarly, through Commonwealth champions such as Lewis Pugh, UN Patron of Oceans we advocate for the protection of the world's oceans. 

The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy

The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy

The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy (QCC) presents a rare opportunity to unite the whole Commonwealth family and save one of the world's most important natural habitats - our forests. The QCC aims to create a pan-Commonwealth network of forest conservation initiatives across all 53 Commonwealth countries. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 25th March, 2020

Author:

Action for Oceans

Action for Oceans

The world's ocean is essential to life on our planet. Billions of people depend on it for their livelihoods. Yet human activity is increasingly putting the health of this critical natural resource in peril. Working together the Commonwealth is uniquely placed to solve this crisis. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Author: Elizabeth van der Valk

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    We are currently recruiting volunteer judges for the 2021 QCEC. You can be instrumental in our efforts to amplify the voices and innovations of young writers so take a look at what's involved and apply here!

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    The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition has been gathering English language entries of aspiring young writers' thoughts on key issues of the day since 1883. With children across the Commonwealth out of school, we are delighted to share a message from our Vice-Patron HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, inspiring children and young people to enter The Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020.

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    Statement on the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

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  • Regional Co-ordinators for 2020-2022 appointed

    Regional Co-ordinators for 2020-2022 appointed

    We are delighted to welcome Regional Co-ordinators for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific and look forward to working with them to improve the lives and prospects of all Commonwealth citizens.

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  • Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

    Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

    To mark the Society's 152nd anniversary, Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth have been appointed as inaugural Ambassadors.

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