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King Charles III arrived in Samoa for his first CHOGM as Head of the Commonwealth. Day 3 featured the launch of the Disaster Resilience Centre, a health partnership with WHO, and significant climate financing from Canada.
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His Majesty, King Charles III, arrived in Apia, Samoa, today to a warm welcome for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. It marks the first time His Majesty will attend CHOGM as Head of the Commonwealth.
Day 3 of CHOGM put the challenges of small and vulnerable states in the spotlight.
The day continued with the launch of an online Commonwealth Disaster Resilience Centre. (See press releases below.) The new centre will strengthen the resilience of member countries against climate-related challenges.
The ‘Ageing Well in the Commonwealth’ report was then launched with support from sister organisation, CommonAge. It offers a roadmap for building inclusive, age-friendly societies in the Commonwealth.
One of the highest-profile events was the partnership between the Commonwealth and World Health Organisation, where they announced collaboration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health.
The day ended with the Commonwealth Small States Ministerial Meeting, where Foreign Ministers, leaders and advocates explored sustainable solutions for building greater resilience across small states.
As one of the signature events ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the 2024 Commonwealth Climate Breakfast this year focused on building consensus for climate finance targets in the run-up to COP 29.
As part of the Climate Breakfast, the Government of Canada announced financing to the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) totally more than £2.5 million. The Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland KC, also shared the news that with the support of the CCFAH climate adviser in Seychelles, US$2.7 million was secured through the Green Climate Fund for Seychelles’ national action plan. The total amount of climate financing unlocked by CCFAH in its almost ten-year existence now totals more than US$365 million.
Day 3 also saw the launch of the Business Forum, to which the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council was central. You can watch the opening ceremony.
And a high-level Sports Breakfast advanced ideas to promote the health and sport agenda.
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What’s on tomorrow
The launch of the Commonwealth Ocean Declaration, following the creation of the Commonwealth Blue Charter, which brought leaders together to protect our oceans. The Declaration will accelerate finance for a healthy, sustainable & resilient ocean. Member states will discuss how to take it forward.
Also tomorrow
- 8am – 9am – Intergenerational Dialogue
- 9:30am – 12pm – Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting (CFAMM)
- 12pm – 2:30pm – Foreign Ministers’ Lunch
- 12pm – 2:30pm – Advocating for Women and Girls in the Commonwealth
- 2:30pm – 5pm – Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting (CFAMM)
- 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Official Welcome Reception and State Banquet
- 9am – 2:30pm – Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC)
- 3pm – 5pm – Business Forum Heads of Government and CEOs Roundtable