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This day is a national holiday in Gabon, celebrated with various events, ceremonies, and festivities that highlight the country’s journey towards self-governance and its rich cultural heritage. It’s a time for Gabonese citizens to reflect on their history, pay homage to their forebears who fought for freedom, and look towards a promising future built on the foundations of sovereignty, self-determination, and national pride.

The Commonwealth Secretariat and the US-based Stimson Center unveils a new phase under the Commonwealth Blue Charter. The goal of this project is to recognise climate vulnerability and hazards within coastal communities by employing a novel swift assessment procedure. Originally tested in Sri Lanka, Barbados, and Kiribati, this endeavor is presently broadening its scope to encompass two more Commonwealth nations: Dominica and Mauritius. Authorities of these nations are actively immersed in the prompt evaluation process. The outcomes of this assessment will empower them to ascertain the subsequent necessary actions for promoting climate-resilient strategies and enhancing the durability of their coastal communities.

Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/commonwealth-secretariat-and-stimson-center-extend-groundbreaking-climate-assessment-dominica

On this day, the Indian tricolour flag is hoisted at government buildings, schools, and public places across the country. The Prime Minister of India raises the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi and delivers a speech to the nation, reflecting on the achievements and challenges faced by the country. The day is marked by cultural programs, parades, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and patriotic songs that evoke a sense of unity and pride among the citizens.