Commonwealth Association of Planners

On 10 November 2023 at the CAP General Assembly meeting in Malaysia, CAP endorsed the Climate Action Policy put forth by the CAP Climate Action Working Group (CAWG). This is the first climate policy to come from CAP and has been in the works since May 2022 when Gary Davidson from Canada and Jua Cilliers from Australia were appointed as co-chairs.

The policy addresses the key elements of climate change including the issues of the responsibility continuum and loss and damage. These were major points of discussion at COP27 and will also be a central theme at this year’s COP28, which several members of CAP will be attending as representatives.

The Climate Action Policy consensus was formed across 40 professional planning organizations that span the globe and represents a wide range of climate change issues. Because of the approximately 40,000 planners within CAP’s umbrella, this policy has worldwide impact and will set a precedent for planners and planning projects going forward.

You can read the whole CAP Climate Action Policy at the link below.

Secretary- General, Clive Harridge speaks at London School of Business and Management

Clive Harridge spoke about the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at an event organised by the London School of Business and Management (LSBM) as part of the LSBM Lighthouse series of events leading up to CHOGM. The focus of the talk was on sustainable development and how this is being addressed across the Commonwealth...

I am very pleased to let you know that the CAP Executive Committee has agreed to offer grants of GBP£1000 (British pounds) to two young planners to attend the CAP biennial Business Meeting and Planning for Sustainable Development Conference in Fiji on 7-10 November 2016...

CAP is hugely delighted to announce Olafiyin Taiwo as the new leader of CAPs Young Planners Network. Olafiyin was selected from a very strong field of applicants and takes over from Viral Desai who built up the Network from scratch and will continue to support the Network...

Planning, Sustainable Urbanisation and the Commonwealth: The Commonwealth Association of Planners, Past, Present and Future is now available for purchase. And for a limited time, there is a discount.

To a great extent, the future of the planet hangs on how cities and human settlements are managed. Food security, water, basic services, migration, shelter, jobs, environment: sustainable urbanisation is about changing direction to strive for a fairer and less environmentally damaging future. This well-illustrated book by authors from around the globe tells how the Commonwealth Association of Planners across five decades has campaigned to make a difference. It also looks ahead, scoping the urgent, practical action that is now required.

If you belong to a CAP Member institution, read our BLOG to learn how you can get 30% off the purchase price. (If you don't belong to a member, read the blog to find a code for 20% off.)

Eleanor Mohammed was elected to a second term as President of the Commonwealth Association of Planners at the biennial meeting help November 30th. First elected in 2020, Eleanor has been a familiar figure in CAP for years. Previously, she served for six years as President of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP/ICU).

Planning for food security in the Commonwealth is a unique task that covers many subjects, faces many challenges, and has many inspiring opportunities for success. A number of perspectives on these challenges and opportunities are covered in this document...

The Barbados Town Planning Society (BTPS) founded in 1968 is celebrating its 50th anniversary! This milestone anniversary was marked by the election of three Honorary Members: Luther Bourne, Lionel Nurse and Christine Toppin-Allahar (pictured) . The BTPS has made a massive contribution over the years to planning in Barbados as well as the wider Caribbean region and the Commonwealth. The BTPS was one of the founder members of CAP in the early 1970’s and has contributed valuably to our work ever since.

Congratulations from all at CAP to the Barbados Town Planning Society and the three Honourees!

CAPs Fiji Conference was the first major international planners’ conference held after Habitat III. Recognising the huge significance of the New Urban Agenda so recently approved at Habitat III, CAP delegates from across the Commonwealth agreed the CAP Fiji Declaration...

Inaugural applications for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships are now open.

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) are fully-funded Master’s scholarships open to all Commonwealth citizens. Through them, successful applicants can travel to access a wide range of courses and benefit from the expertise provided by universities in a range of countries...