At the Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, COL President and CEO Professor Peter Scott presented COL's strategic talking points for #CHOGM2026, highlighting opportunities for Commonwealth countries to accelerate partnerships and investment in education, skills and lifelong learning.
COL's 15 talking points and 12 concrete opportunities for action focus on transforming learning systems, strengthening pathways from education to employment, building digital, green, blue and creative economy skills, and using emerging technologies responsibly. They also address cross-cutting priorities, including climate resilience, gender equality, and the unique challenges and strengths of small states.
These priorities matter for people across the Commonwealth: young people gaining the digital skills to launch businesses, teachers bringing new technologies into their classrooms, and communities building resilience through climate-smart livelihoods. Turning these opportunities into reality will take stronger partnerships and a shared commitment to results that last well beyond CHOGM.
On COL's interactive CHOGM microsite, we invite stakeholders across the Commonwealth to explore the talking points, consider the proposed actions, and reflect on where we can make the greatest difference together.
Explore the talking points and help shape what comes next: www.col.org/chogm26
Caribbean youth have been working together across borders and blue waters to design robotics solutions to shared regional challenges. Tomorrow, they’ll bring their work to Commonwealth leaders at #CHOGM2026!
On 3 November, from 1–3 pm, youth participants in COL’s Pan-Caribbean Youth Robotics Innovation Project for Blue-Green Resilience and Prosperity will take centre stage at the CHOGM Youth Forum in Antigua and Barbuda. From sargassum seaweed and coastal resilience to food security and biodiversity, they’ll showcase their prototypes and research, sharing their vision for a more resilient Caribbean.
Attending CHOGM? Join us. Following from elsewhere? Pre-recorded presentations will be shared after the event: www.col.org/youthrobotics
When small states succeed, the Commonwealth succeeds.
At the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States at #CHOGM2026, COL's President and CEO, Peter Scott, and Vice-President, Anne-Marie Scott, are joining discussions on scaling up partnerships and investment to strengthen the resilience of small states, address shared challenges and contribute to a more prosperous future.
Central to this is investing in people, particularly young people, and equipping them with the skills and opportunities to succeed in a changing world. Strong partnerships are essential to expanding successful initiatives and delivering impact at a scale that benefits the Commonwealth's 2.7 billion citizens.
Caribbean youth have been working across borders and blue waters to design robotics solutions to shared challenges. Tomorrow, they’ll bring their innovations to Commonwealth leaders at #CHOGM2026!
On 3 November, 1–3 pm, participants in COL’s Pan-Caribbean Youth Robotics Project
When small states succeed, the Commonwealth succeeds.
At the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States, COL President and CEO Peter Scott and Vice-President Anne-Marie Scott join discussions on scaling up partnerships, investment and youth skills to strengthen resilience.
After weeks of working together virtually across the region, youth participants and mentors in COL's Pan-Caribbean Youth Robotics Innovation Project for Blue-Green Resilience and Prosperity are now coming together in person for an exciting few days of learning, collaboration and
As new industries emerge, economies evolve and climate challenges grow, #CHOGM2026 presents an opportunity to invest in the skills people need to access new opportunities and build sustainable livelihoods.
COL`s talking points on creating skills for livelihoods urge Commonwealth leaders and decision-makers to expand digital skills for youth and strengthen skills development across the green, blue and orange economies, opening pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and more resilient communities.
These priorities focus on turning the Commonwealth`s rich resources, from agriculture and oceans to creativity and culture, into opportunities for skills development, innovation and sustainable livelihoods.
Follow the links on each card to explore the individual talking points, or read COL`s full set of recommendations at the link in our bio. #COL4D #FutureSkills #SkillsForWork @commonwealth_sec
Changing learning systems to build a more skilled and resilient Commonwealth must be part of the conversation at #CHOGM2026.
As technology advances, the impacts of climate change intensify, and the skills needed for work evolve, education systems must adapt to prepare people for a changing world.
Under a broader call to change learning systems, COL advocates for more flexible, inclusive learning that builds future-ready skills, empowers teachers for the digital age, strengthens connections between education and employment, and expands lifelong learning opportunities.
Visit the handles on each card to explore the individual talking points, or discover our broader points for discussion. The link is in our bio.
With #CHOGM2026 just days away, leaders from across the Commonwealth are preparing to gather in Antigua and Barbuda to advance partnerships and investment for a more prosperous future.
That`s why we`ve put together 15 strategic talking points and 12 concrete opportunities for action in our new publication, Learning to accelerate in partnership.
From transforming education systems and expanding flexible learning to developing digital, green, blue and creative economy skills, our focus is on equipping young people with the skills to learn, lead, work and thrive.
Our challenge to CHOGM delegates and decision-makers: Explore the talking points, ask the difficult questions and come ready to act. How can partnerships make the greatest difference and ensure no one is left behind?
Explore our talking points and help turn shared ambitions into practical action. The link is in our bio.
