Marine Protection Push: Oro Governor Gary Juffa used World Oceans Day to urge stronger protection of PNG’s seas, warning that climate change, pollution, illegal fishing and deep-sea mining could cause irreversible damage, and pointing to the costly Solwara One failure. Indigenous-Led Conservation: The Global Environment Facility approved a new PNG conservation initiative to protect 700,000 hectares of highland ecosystems by putting Indigenous Peoples and local communities at the centre, with FAO leading and support for biodiversity corridors and better environmental management. Climate Risk Watch: JAMSTEC says El Niño has set in, with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole likely by July, raising drought concerns for PNG’s highlands as “El Niño Watch” covers all Highlands provinces. Food & Biodiversity via Highlands: PNG’s push to protect 700,000 hectares of highlands also links conservation with peacebuilding and sustainable practices, aiming to strengthen protected areas and corridors. Used Vehicle Imports: A citizen calls for tighter rules on used vehicle imports to prevent unsafe, hard-to-maintain cars from becoming an environmental and safety hazard. World Environment Day in Schools: PNG Forest Authority and partners ran a mini expo at Papa Junior High School to teach students about climate change, forestry, biodiversity and the carbon cycle. Digital Access for Learning: Starlink arrived at Kerema Coronation Secondary School in Gulf Province, boosting education opportunities with high-speed internet. Finance for Resilience: The IMF approved about $163 million for PNG under its reform programme, including climate-risk support through the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.