Commonwealth News
How space tech is aiding mangrove conservation in the Commonwealth
Space technology is helping few Commonwealth countries in saving and restoring vital mangrove ecosystems. Valuable data collected helps in understanding mangroves’ capacity to capture and store away carbon from the atmosphere – the main driver of climate change. Read...
Secrets of Earth’s largest carbon sink revealed by synchrotron research
Australian team of scientists by synchrotron research finds microscopic dissolution seams that dissolve about 10% of the carbon in ancient deep-sea limestones. Scientists aim to unravel the carbon cycle in order to understand important processes such as climate...
Natural Capital Program for financing Africa’s development
Webinar: 9 September 2021, from 12:00 to 14:00 GMT Join the African Development Bank and partners for the launch of the Program on Natural Capital for African Development Finance (NC4-ADF). The webinar will discuss practical solutions on green recovery and development...
India links with Maldives with uber connectivity project
India links with Maldives with uber connectivity project called The Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP). The 6.74 km (4.18 miles) long bridge and causeway link will connect Maldives' capital Male with neighbouring islands of Villingili, Gulhifahu and Thilafushi....
Bangladesh setting up 7 new land ports with Northeast India
Bangladesh to set up 7 new land ports with the northeastern part of India’s Seven Sisters - an administrative division of India comprising eight states. According to Bangladesh Port officials, the upcoming land ports with India will boost trade, commerce and...
Commonwealth helps The Gambia grow and diversify exports
With the support of Commonwealth Secretariat, The Gambia launches its new five-year National Export Strategy. It will be implemented from 2021 to 2025 to balance trade deficits and aims to grow dynamic and sustainable economic growth. Read the original article here:...