AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGreen Finance Summit: PNG’s Green Finance Summit in Port Moresby pushed banks and business to back sustainable investment, with Bank of PNG governor Elizabeth Genia spotlighting tools like the inclusive green finance taxonomy and climate investment database, and PM James Marape aiming for PNG to lead regionally on green finance. Climate Law Update: Parliament passed the Climate Change (Management) (Amendment) Bill 2021, with officials saying climate action is already hitting PNG’s economies, coasts and livelihoods, and calling for a stronger enabling environment for resilience. Biodiversity & Oceans: A new “hairy” ghost pipefish species was formally described, with researchers noting even well-studied reefs still hold surprises—relevant for PNG’s marine life and conservation focus. Gender & Culture: The inaugural PNG Contemporary Bilum and Arts Festival in Port Moresby put women’s empowerment front and centre, linking bilum craft to enterprise and community wellbeing. Governance & Environment: Mineral Resources Authority board leadership was sworn in, including a conservation and environment protection authority representative, as PNG continues tightening oversight in the extractives sector. Diplomacy & Environment: PM James Marape’s France visit announced a new PNG embassy in Paris, framed around climate cooperation and protecting environment and biodiversity.
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