AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Security Push: EIB Global and the EU are backing a $25m (K109.4m) loan plus grants and technical help to expand drinking-water networks, aiming to add reliable potable water for 400,000 people and cut losses in Port Moresby. Climate Risk Alert: The WMO says El Niño has an 80% chance of developing June–August 2026, with higher heat and disrupted rainfall likely—raising stakes for PNG’s food and water planning. Green Finance Rollout: PNG launched new green finance standards and tools, including updates to its green finance taxonomy, green loan classification/reporting rules, environmental risk guidelines, and a Green Finance Academy to unlock climate-resilient investment. Forest Protection Funding: A $63.4m Green Climate Fund project will pay for verified REDD+ forest emissions reductions and route 60% of money to community livelihood activities. Wildlife Conservation Spotlight: NCD Governor Powes Parkop renewed support for endangered tree kangaroos, backing community fundraising like conservation coffee and branded products. Biodiversity Research: Scientists have identified new “leaf-planking” praying mantis species and also recorded a PNG mantis species in Australia, highlighting how much biodiversity still needs documenting. Regional Media Resilience: NBC hosts the Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, focusing on resilient journalism and climate-related storytelling across the Blue Pacific.
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