AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Risk Watch: PNG says provinces under “El Niño watch” haven’t received dedicated preparedness funding, even as a possible “Super El Nino” threatens drought and food security. Water Security: EIB Global and the EU back a major drinking-water expansion, with new connections and lower losses expected to add potable supply for 400,000 more people, including in Port Moresby. Forest & Carbon Finance: PNG launched a $63.4m climate finance push (Green Climate Fund) to protect forests and support communities, tied to verified emissions reductions. Green Finance Rules: The Bank of PNG unveiled new green finance standards and tools, including updated green loan classification and reporting, plus a Green Finance Academy to mobilize climate-resilient investment. Biodiversity Funding Spotlight: A new GBFF project aims to strengthen Indigenous forest stewardship in the Highlands, including habitats for tree kangaroos and other unique species. Ocean Governance: PNG advanced steps toward ratifying the UN ocean biodiversity deal for areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ). Community Resilience: A Morobe ward launched a locally owned five-year disaster risk plan after a deadly landslide, prioritizing 23 projects to reduce future impacts. Media Resilience: DICT called for a stronger, trusted, cyber-secure PNG media sector as misinformation and digital disruption grow.
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