At the inaugural Commonwealth Oceans Ministers Meeting in #Cyprus , the #Commonwealth Secretariat launched a new toolkit to promote gender-responsive practices in ocean-related sectors.

Learn more and read the toolkit 📘👇

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Ministers at the first #Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting in #Cyprus have called for collective ocean action ahead of #CHOGM2024 and #COP29 later this year.

Read more 👉🏾: bit.ly/3U9766m

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Happy to represent Jamaica 🇯🇲 at the inaugural The Commonwealth meeting of Ocean Ministers in Cyprus. We are contemplating progress in implementation of the #BlueCharter and looking at solutions to increase the pace of financing for nations like Jamaica.
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An honour to welcome ministers to the historic first Commonwealth Oceans Ministers Meeting in #Cyprus .

With #Commonwealth countries on the shores of every ocean basin, we can lead the charge for collective ocean action and safeguard our shared blue heritage.

#COMM #BlueCharter

The ocean is essential to life on our planet. 🌊

This week, #Cyprus will host the first Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting to establish a shared voice for #Commonwealth countries on ocean issues.

Learn more 👇🏿

#BlueCharter | #COMM | @MaritimeCyprus

Young people from across the Commonwealth are invited to take action in the #YouthLeadSDG14 Action Challenge, for £3,000 in prizes! Deadline Jan 8: yourcommonwealth.org/join-the-youth…
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Did you know the #Commonwealth has:

🪸 45% of the world’s coral reefs
🌊 49 member countries bordering the ocean, including 25 small island developing states
⛵ 36% of the world's maritime waters

Learn how the Commonwealth #BlueCharter protects and manages our ocean 👇

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The #Commonwealth and the Government of the Republic of #Cyprus have signed an MoU to establish a #BlueCharter Centre of Excellence in Larnaca to strengthen governance for a sustainable blue economy and support research on ocean protection.

Read more ⬇️

#COMM | @MaritimeCyprus

Senior Officials prepare for discussions ahead of the historic first #Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting tomorrow in the Republic of #Cyprus .

Learn more 👉: bit.ly/3PuzApU

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Patricia Scotland KC Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus / ΥΦΥΝ Marina Hadjimanolis Cyprus MFA Peter Thomson Nick Hardman-Mountford PhD, FMBA 'This inaugural meeting of #Commonwealth Ocean Ministers has already shown its value as a forum for sharing, learning and driving change and your engagement is what makes it all possible.'

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, tells ministers at #COMM

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🌿Thread: The importance of mangroves

Mangroves are some of the most important ecosystems on earth!
🌍They provide vital habitat for a variety of species, including fish, crustaceans, and birds. 🐟🦐

Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network #YouthLedSDG14 #BlueCharter /1

'Marine protected areas are more than lines on a map - they are living, breathing spaces where conservation & community interests converge.'

Read an op-ed from Patricia Scotland KC in @EconomistImpact ahead of the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting ( #COMM ) ⬇️

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🌊Exciting news! We partnered with 🇧🇩 Tourism Board & Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network to #BeatPlasticPollution . School kids led our #BeachCleanUp at Cox's Bazar to raise awareness about plastic pollution. Join us to create a cleaner & healthier planet for all! #BlueCharter 🐟🐢🌿💙🌍🌊

🌊💚Exciting news! We partnered with 🇧🇩 Tourism Board & Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network to #BeatPlasticPollution . School kids led our #BeachCleanUp at Cox's Bazar to raise awareness about plastic pollution. Join us to create a cleaner & healthier planet for all! #BlueCharter 🐟🐢🌿💙🌍🌊

Arrived in beautiful Paphos where we will host the first #Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting on Friday.

With Commonwealth countries on the shores of every ocean basin, we are perfectly positioned to lead the charge for better global ocean governance.

#COMM | #BlueCharter

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, welcomes ocean ministers, senior officials and delegates to the inaugural #Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting.

From #Cyprus to #Samoa , it’s time for the ocean to take centre stage.

#COMM | #BlueCharter

Just concluded an inspiring dialogue with Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner, on the need to share knowledge to support sea governance.

I also thanked him for his work and leadership.

#COMM | #BlueCharter

An honour to meet with Samantha Marshall from Antigua and Barbuda this morning to discuss #SIDS priorities and the #BlueEconomy ahead of the #Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting in the Republic of #Cyprus today.

#COMM | #BlueCharter