El Niño Food Security Watch: PNG is being urged to prepare for a likely mid-2026 El Niño, with warnings of drought and knock-on impacts for western Pacific rainfall and local food supplies. Forest Climate Finance: PNG has launched a $63.4 million Green Climate Fund project to protect forests and back community livelihoods, including results-based payments tied to verified carbon reductions under REDD+. Green Ports & Resilient Infrastructure: AFD is backing a €80m+ Rabaul “green port” redevelopment aimed at climate resilience and lower environmental impact, while Australia says climate resilience is being built into PNG infrastructure planning and delivery. Biodiversity Protection: NCD Governor Powes Parkop renewed calls to protect endangered tree kangaroos, highlighting community fundraising ideas ahead of World Environment Day. Community Conservation Milestone: The Tree Kangaroo Conservation Programme marked 30 years, spotlighting forest protection and livelihood support in Morobe and Madang. Sustainable Fisheries: In West Sepik, a coastal fishing group boosted catches and cut losses after EU-STREIT PNG support, including better gear and training. EU-Backed Business Finance: A new Sustainable Pacific Blue Circle Fund was launched to help Pacific small businesses access finance in blue, green and climate-resilience sectors, including PNG. Connect PNG (Island Links): PM Marape says the Connect PNG plan will be reviewed to better link island communities and address isolation worsened by cyclones and climate change.