AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMangrove Conservation Education: Bautama’s new mangrove educational boardwalk opened in Central Province, built to protect the ecosystem and turn the area into an outdoor classroom with The Nature Conservancy and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Community Health & Accountability: Ok Tedi says it will send an independent medical team to assess Fly River community health concerns raised online, with samples tested externally and no cause linked to the mine yet. Biodiversity Rediscovery: Camera-trap footage has gone viral showing the “mythical” black-naped pheasant-pigeon (Auwo) rediscovered in PNG after more than 140 years, reigniting hope for wildlife conservation. Clean Air Entrepreneurship: PNG entrepreneur Budo Magaru-Ilaitia’s plant-based indoor air quality work has earned global recognition, pushing healthier homes through nature-based solutions. Digital Access & Security: NICTA welcomed new ICT minister Robert Naguri, praising progress on cyber security and “meaningful connectivity,” including Starlink licensing for remote communities. Urban Planning & Compliance: NCDC urged stricter building compliance as Port Moresby grows fast, aiming to keep development standards on track. Marine Environment & Mining: Newmont’s Lihir nearshore soil barrier plan targets controlling marine seepage to unlock gold expansion, while South Pacific Metals begins field sampling at Kili Teke to test mineralisation beyond its current resource.
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