The work of young Caribbean innovators is taking centre stage at the #CHOGM2026 Youth Forum in Antigua and Barbuda right now! They're sharing their robotics prototypes, research and ideas for building a more resilient Caribbean with Commonwealth leaders.
In the lead-up to this moment, young people and mentors from across the region have been working together across borders and blue waters to turn their ideas into practical solutions to shared blue-green challenges.
Go behind the scenes with participants in COL’s Pan-Caribbean Youth Robotics Innovation Project for Blue-Green Resilience and Prosperity for a glimpse into the teamwork, creativity and preparation that went into bringing their ideas to the CHOGM stage.
Follow the project and stay tuned for pre-recorded presentations from the teams: www.col.org/youthrobotics
Dominica’s Independence Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the country’s continued investment in education, skills and resilience, and its efforts to prepare learners and communities for a changing future.
Through its ongoing national education reform agenda and investment in TVET, Dominica is placing greater emphasis on practical and creative skills, technology, critical thinking and entrepreneurship. Plans for the country’s first Centre of Excellence for TVET are also expanding pathways to specialised training and skills for the workforce.
These priorities connect closely with COL’s engagement in Dominica across teacher education, digital learning, higher education and skills development. Work in these areas is strengthening flexible learning, digital and AI literacy, mathematics teaching, micro-credentials and TVET, while also supporting disaster preparedness, sustainable agriculture, food security and more resilient livelihoods for farmers and rural communities.
On their Independence Day, we celebrate Dominica’s progress and wish its people continued success in strengthening learning, livelihoods and opportunities across the country.
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 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.