THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH CANOPY

​Launched at the 2015 Malta Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy (QCC) was the first environmental initiative in The Late Queen’s name. The project ended in 2022, after pan-Commonwealth sign-up was achieved.

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Envisioned by its partners as a network of forest conservation projects across the Commonwealth, the project celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable service to the Commonwealth, while preserving vital indigenous forests for future generations.

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The Royal Commonwealth Society served as managing partner working alongside the Commonwealth Forestry Association and Cool Earth.

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The project’s remarkable achievement saw some 115 sites and projects across the Commonwealth conserve more than 12 million hectares of indigenous forests and botanical gardens, ensuring a lasting legacy in honour of The Late Queen and safeguarding these vital ecosystems for future generations.

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On 11 March 2025, His Majesty The King planted an Acer rubrum, ‘October Glory’, in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, today, to commemorate the achievements of The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy and in recognition of His Majesty’s longstanding commitment to environmental conservation and the enduring bond between the nations of the Commonwealth.

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Find out more about the projects across the Commonwealth: