AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCommunity Climate Resilience: A new five-year programme will help eight New Ireland communities strengthen food and water security, protect ecosystems and access small grants for local projects. Forest Protection: West Sepik has begun preparations for a six-year, US$63.4 million Green Climate Fund programme to protect forests and support climate-resilient livelihoods, with a provincial committee planned to coordinate local action. COP31: Pacific envoys urged countries to keep the 1.5°C goal central and turn commitments into support for vulnerable communities. El Niño Pressures: Drought is already disrupting hydropower, water supplies and businesses in PNG; forecasts point to dry conditions lasting into May 2027. Rainforest Warning: A study of more than 21,000 trees in northern PNG found mortality peaked after the 2015–17 El Niño drought, showing forest impacts can persist after rains return.
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