AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCOP31: Papua New Guinea’s technical team is in Antalya for the climate summit, while 15 Pacific journalists—including PNG reporters—will bring regional voices to the talks. El Niño Response: Minister John Kaupa is coordinating agencies and partners on water shortages and food security, with proposed measures including water bores, improved storage and drought-tolerant crops. The WMO warns that dry conditions could worsen across central and southern PNG through January as El Niño strengthens. Clean Energy: PNG says it is ready to move from renewable-energy policy to practical solar projects, targeting rural, remote and island communities still beyond the power grid. Sustainable Fisheries: The government is seeking US$50 million by 2035 for aquaculture infrastructure, including hatcheries, feed mills and processing facilities. Rising Seas: A Commonwealth study warns PNG and four other countries lack adequate systems to manage sea-level-rise risks, underscoring the need for stronger adaptation planning and finance.
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