AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate & Food Security: El Niño-linked drought and severe frosts are damaging PNG highland crops, with taro, sweet potato, bananas and sugarcane hit—raising fears of repeat food and water shortages. Disaster Risk & Adaptation: PNG’s multi-peril parametric climate insurance triggered an automatic second payout of PGK 621,220 to 15,295 people across 14 drought-affected districts, giving fast support without on-the-ground claims. Ocean Protection: Bezos Earth Fund grants of $25m are backing “Blue Pacific” ocean protection across Cook Islands, Kiribati, PNG, Tonga and Vanuatu, aiming to sustainably manage waters and protect at least 30% by 2030. Climate Messaging at UNGA: Pacific leaders, including PNG PM James Marape, urged stronger climate action and peace—warning the world must act for children and future generations. Forestry Crime Crackdown: Regional lawmakers and regulators met in Cairns to push enforcement against illegal logging networks, with PNG’s timber tracking gaps flagged as a major problem. Health in Remote PNG: Three premature babies died in Markham after delayed access to specialised neonatal care, highlighting gaps in emergency maternal and newborn services. Governance & Environment: PNG CEPA chief Jude Tukuliya denies social media death allegations and asks police to investigate, warning against unverified claims.
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