AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOcean protection: Papua New Guinea has deposited its ratification of the UN High Seas biodiversity treaty (BBNJ), strengthening its role in protecting marine life beyond national waters. High Seas momentum: The treaty hit 100 parties after PNG joined Germany, Zimbabwe, Canada, Australia and Brunei, setting up the first Conference of the Parties in January 2027. Climate pressure at UNGA: PNG and Solomon Islands leaders demanded industrial nations cut carbon emissions fast, warning sea-level rise is already an existential threat. Maritime safety push: PNG’s maritime sector was urged to move “from policy to practice” on safety, training and enforcement during World Maritime Day. Remote health access: Katim Tasol Foundation is testing a telemedicine-plus-infrastructure model to bring second opinions to isolated PNG communities. Media integrity: New PINA president Neville Choi says Pacific news needs stronger fact-checking, verification and tailored support for smaller states. Community security: Warangoi in East New Britain received new police duplexes to improve community policing and officer welfare. Research for farmers: PNG’s agriculture research chief says research must deliver practical results for farmers, not just knowledge.
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