Green Finance Implementation: Papua New Guinea is moving from green finance policy talk to practical rollout, with Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu saying climate action is already hitting economies, communities and coastlines—and urging banks and partners to apply the Inclusive Green Finance Policy through the Bank of Papua New Guinea and the Green Finance Centre. Banking Standards Workshop: BPNG and the IFC trained regulators and commercial banks on PNG’s new green loan rules—how to classify green loans and assess environmental and social risks before financing. Funding Gap for Climate Plans: Climate Change and Development Authority acting MD Debra Sungi says PNG needs up to K7 billion over 10 years for climate plans, but can’t raise it alone; she points to a green taxonomy to unlock cheaper loans for communities and small businesses. EU Business Push for Sustainability: The EU–PNG Business Forum in Port Moresby next week is set to draw 400+ participants and focus on European investment in sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, digital connectivity, extractives and agriculture value chains. Agriculture Exports to Europe: PNG trade officials say fisheries success under the EU deal should be matched by scaling cocoa, coffee, vanilla, coconut and palm oil—while preparing for EU deforestation-free and traceability rules. Climate Risk on the Ground: With drought across provinces, PNG faces heightened risk of climate-sensitive diseases, especially waterborne and enteric infections affecting children and other vulnerable groups. Marine Heat Threat: Scientists warn a growing North Pacific marine heatwave could help fuel a “super” El Niño, raising risks for fisheries and ecosystems across the Pacific.