Commonwealth News
Singapore scientists turn fruit leftovers into antibacterial bandages
Singapore scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) finds an effective way to use food waste instead of just throwing it away. Scientists are managing food waste by using discarded durian covering and turning it into antibacterial organo-hydrogel bandages....
Tongan island using canoes to tackle climate change
The Tongan island, Eua is not only crippled by unemployment but the vital resources and ecosystems are under constant pressure due to climate change. Locals on the island are learning to carve handmade canoes to tackle environmental challenges, provide employment to...
CEW seeks an expert for the evaluation of the Ngog-Mapubi forest
Cameroon Environment Observatory (CEW) that works to improve governance in the management of forest resources is looking for applications for the recruitment of a consultant in Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET). The winner of this tender will carry out...
Commonwealth Secretary-General invites 20 young Bajans to join youth climate action initiative
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC joins the rapid talk event alongside Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Addressing 20 young Bajans and FutureBarbados candidates in the session, Secretary-General Scotland emphasised the need to...
Rishi Sunak launches UK’s new artificial intelligence strategy
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils a £34 million National Artificial Intelligence Fund to support the creation of 2,000 elite AI scholarships to create a high-tech economy of the future. Sunak said the fund will help the UK build the skills needed for the jobs of the...
TADB and IFAD strengthen ties to impact Tanzania smallholders
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Tanzania to enhance access to capital among smallholder farmers with the Smallholder Farmers Credit Guarantee Scheme funds (SCGS) facility. The total funding...