The Commonwealth Youth Council’s One Country, One Project 2026 initiative is mobilising youth-led organisations across the Commonwealth to turn local challenges into practical action. Organisations are invited to register and implement impactful community projects, with outstanding initiatives from participating countries recognised and considered for the Commonwealth Best Project Award 2026 during CHOGM Week in Antigua and Barbuda.

The Climate Change Programme of the Commonwealth focuses on strengthening the resilience of Commonwealth countries to the negative impacts of climate change. It advocates for international policies, mechanisms and rules to be more responsive to the development needs of Small Islands Developing States and other vulnerable countries.

In February 2020, the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) took a bold step toward addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices through an impactful project in Ghana. This initiative, led by Miss Abena Dugan, the CYC Vice Chair for Partnership and Resources, aligned with the Commonwealth Blue Charter's call for clean water, sanitation, and environmental conservation.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, it disrupted lives and economies worldwide, with vulnerable communities hit the hardest. In India, strict lockdown measures left many tribal areas struggling to access essential resources, including fresh vegetables. Rising to the challenge, Agro Rangers, a youth-led initiative, became a beacon of hope for families in Pune’s tribal regions.