AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEl Niño hits PNG food and water: ABC reports frost and prolonged dry weather are destroying crops and shrinking rivers in highland communities, with food shortages so far “highly localised” but fears growing they could spread. Capital management for a growing Port Moresby: NCDC calls for stronger municipal planning, permitting and service delivery so businesses get a cleaner, healthier, safer and more predictable city environment. Blue economy and marine protection: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a baseline survey of Tokelau’s reefs and deep ocean to guide future protection, including a National Ocean Policy and marine spatial plan—useful context for PNG’s own conservation push. Tuna value, not just raw fish: Fisheries Minister Jelta Wong says PNG wants the Pacific to gain greater control of tuna resources and move into processing, logistics and trade value-adding. Social protection gap in PNG: UN DESA says coverage is below 30% in Papua New Guinea and other Pacific SIDS, urging stronger systems to handle climate and economic shocks. Water relief for schools: Australia delivers 37,000 litres to refill tanks at a Port Moresby school during El Niño rationing, helping keep students in class and hygiene going. Mining and ESG data: PNGEITI says extractive-sector transparency data can underpin PNG’s emerging ESG reporting framework.
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