The Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign was delighted to support an invaluable clean-up event in Singapore, delivered by the environmental charity Ocean Purpose Project (OPP) and supported by the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC). Bringing together volunteers committed to protecting Singapore’s coastal ecosystems, the event was held along the shores of Pasir Ris, an area known both for its natural beauty and its susceptibility to marine debris. The team at O

Last month, the Kings Baton Relay visited India, we wanted to shine a light on the work that our partners ReefWatch Marine Conservation are undertaking to protect India’s marine and coastal ecosystems through restoration, research, outreach, and community engagement. A key focus for Reefwatch are its projects spanning habitat restoration, marine wildlife response, and efforts to address plastic pollution, each contributing to its broader objective of safeguarding ocean health

On 2 November the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign reached Malaysia. At Pantai Batu Laut, on Malaysia’s coastline, volunteers from MY Clean Beach gathered together with the Commonwealth Games Association of Malaysia as part of the King’s Baton Relay, to remove plastics and other debris from the shorelines.   The hundred volunteers collected 242.9 kilograms of waste which was then counted and sorted for safe disposal, recycling plastic where possible. Over 40 kilos

On 13 October 2025, the shores of The Gambia witnessed an inspiring demonstration of community action and environmental leadership. As part of the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign, a large-scale beach clean-up brought together volunteers, athletes, environmental advocates, and local organisations in a shared mission: tackling plastic pollution along one of the country’s most important stretches of coastline. The initiative, led by WasteAid, an international environ

Rwanda’s leg of the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign and the Kings Baton Relay, took place from 25 to 30 October. This marks the end of the African leg of the journey to Glasgow 2026. The activities were centred around the shores of Lake Kivu  in Rubavu District and brought together sport, sustainability and community much like these two projects intended, and the Commonwealth promotes.

On 23rd September 2025, Wild Entrust and Commonwealth Sport Botswana welcomed the Commonwealth Games Federation’s King’s Baton Relay to Maun. The Baton, which travels through every Commonwealth nation Campaign began at 8 am on Le Morne Beach. Orchestrated by RCS’s in-country partner We Recycle and Commonwealth Games Mauritius, a 25-strong team comprised of community members, youth, and athletes collected 35 kg of litter, amounting to 8,228 pieces of plastic, from along the Le

Ocean Conservation Namibia and the Commonwealth Games Association of Namibia ran a series of environmental events around Namibia across the end of September 2025. On the 25 th  September, the Baton travelled across Walvis Bay and Swakopmund with a day of activities, involving more than 2,000 volunteers from schools, sports clubs, local communities, and members of the Commonwealth Games Association of Namibia. The major theme was ocean, community and environmental stewardship,

Gabon recently hosted a coastal-clean up on the 11 th October event as part of the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign, an initiative championed by the Royal Commonwealth Society in partnership with Commonwealth Sport. This clean-up was timed to coincide with the King’s Baton Relay, ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a reimagined environmental relay that weaves through Commonwealth nations, combining celebration of sport with sustainability. Gabon’s event wa

In a display of community spirit and environmental responsibility, volunteers in Lesotho gathered along the banks of the Mohokare (Caledon) River for a major clean-up event held as part of the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign on the 6 October 2025. The initiative brought local organisations, youth groups, sports representatives, and environmental advocates together in a collective effort to tackle plastic pollution and preserve one of the country’s most vital water

On 23rd September 2025, Wild Entrust and Commonwealth Sport Botswana welcomed the Commonwealth Games Federation’s King’s Baton Relay to Maun. The Baton, which travels through every Commonwealth nation Campaign began at 8 am on Le Morne Beach. Orchestrated by RCS’s in-country partner We Recycle and Commonwealth Games Mauritius, a 25-strong team comprised of community members, youth, and athletes collected 35 kg of litter, amounting to 8,228 pieces of plastic, from along the Le

8 September 2025, Mauritius’s contribution to the Commonwealth Clean Ocean Plastics Campaign began at 8 am on Le Morne Beach. Orchestrated by RCS’s in-country partner We Recycle and Commonwealth Games Mauritius, a 25-strong team comprised of community members, youth, and athletes collected 35 kg of litter, amounting to 8,228 pieces of plastic, from along the Le Morne shoreline. 

Have you heard of plogging? If not, why not! Originating in Sweden around 2016, the term ‘plogging’ is a blend of the Swedish verb plocka (to pick up) and the English word jogging. This hobby, consisting of joggers cleaning up their communities mid-stride, perfectly encapsulates the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign’s partnership with Commonwealth Sport. Now, thanks to Mozambique, plogging has become part of the campaign. 

From 3 to 8 October, Ghana proudly hosted the King’s Baton Relay, as part of a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and a celebration of sport and community. The Baton’s arrival marked a significant step in the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, reaffirming Ghana’s dedication to sustainability, community engagement, and cultural pride.   The official launch took place at Jubilee House in Accra, where the Chief of Staff received the Baton from Commonwe

Yesterday, my mom and I had the absolute pleasure of being part of the King’s Baton Relay Clean-up event in KwaZulu-Natal! I’m beyond proud that Save a Fishie was chosen as a Country Partner by the Royal Commonwealth Society for the clean-up segment of this iconic relay. It was a day that celebrated action, connection, and the power of communities coming together for our planet.

On Thursday, 28 August 2025, the banks of the Kafue River were the site of Zambia’s contribution to the Commonwealth Clean Ocean Plastics Campaign. Organised by the Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia, the day of action included help from Kafue townspeople, Zambian athletes, and teachers and students from a local school. By the end of the day, more than 180 kilograms of plastic had been cleared from the riverbank, roughly 3,000 pieces.

Green Living Movement Eswatini proudly participated in the King’s Baton Relay 2026 for the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Green Living Movement Eswatini, a charity that promotes sustainability and community, held a plastic clean-up event on the Mbabane River in the capital of Eswatini as part of the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign. Through their ongoing work in environmental education, green skills training, and community development, the organisation e

On 2 August 2025, the Commonwealth Games Association of Tanzania brought together volunteers, athletes, and community members for an inspiring clean-up event at Msasani Beach, one of Dar es Salaam’s most vibrant coastal areas. They were supported by Kinondoni Municipal, Msasani Ward and Msasani A Primary School. 

The Baton was revealed featuring a design created by Chrisford “Chris” Chayera, a Malawian visual mouth artist who paints by manoeuvring the brush with his mouth. His artwork shaped the Baton’s panels, showcasing elements of Malawi’s cultural identity and sporting heritage. Its features included the national flag, Lake Malawi, Chambo fish, Baobab and Palm trees, Mount Mulanje and its tea estates, as well as the UNESCO-recognised Gule Wamkulu dance. Sporting motifs were also i

The Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastic Campaign reached new heights as it passed through Cameroon, thanks to the brilliant in-country partner, the Cameroonian Association for Community Awareness (ASCOA).

On 18 July, Royal Commonwealth Society country partner FlipFlopi gathered the vibrant coastal community of Matondoni Village for a day of hands-on environmental action. The initiative was organised in close collaboration with the Matondoni School Environmental Club and the Matondoni Women’s Group.