The theme of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026 is Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth'. Realising Commonwealth ambitions on sustainable urbanisation requires coordinated action and stronger partnerships that foster collaboration across sectors and levels of government, mobilise investment and position dedicated delivery mechanisms to achieve tangible outcomes for local communities. Read More

CLGF is delighted to welcome Shri Pushyamitra Bhargav, Honble Mayor of Indore, as the newest member of the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN) Steering Committee. Mayor Bhargav accepted the invitation in September 2026 and will help advance the Networks work on sustainable urbanisation, peer learning and practical city-to-city cooperation. Read More

The Commonwealth Heads of Government are gathering from 1 to 4 November in Antigua and Barbuda for their biennial summit. This is where Commonwealth leaders address many of the key challenges facing member states, review achievements, and set policy to guide their priorities and work going forward. The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026 (CHOGM) is taking place under the theme of Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth. Read More

The Pre-COP31 stakeholder programme in Nadi, Fiji (5-8 October 2026) placed Pacific priorities at the centre of global climate discussions. Set in a region facing profound climate risks, the meeting provided an opportunity to connect international commitments with the lived experiences of island communities. Read More

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) is pleased to continue its partnership with the African School on Decentralisation (ASD), which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 821 November 2026. Now in its sixth year, the ASD brings together practitioners, policymakers, academics and other specialists from across Africa to explore the theory and practice of decentralisation and strengthen knowledge and collaboration on local governance. Read More

On 1920 November 2026, CLGF, through the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN), and Mutare City Council will co-host the Regional Learning Exchange on Digital Municipal Revenue Administration and Public Financial Management in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Read More