AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEl Niño Warning: UNICEF says the 2026–27 cycle could bring severe droughts, floods and heat, putting 190 million children across Asia-Pacific at risk. PNG is among countries forecast to face drier conditions and water shortages. Forest Conservation: UCLA honoured scientist Zuzana Buřivalová for research using forest sound recordings to monitor biodiversity; her fieldwork includes PNG. Clean Energy: Australian-backed solar projects in Oro and Bougainville are expected to benefit more than 66,000 people, powering homes, streetlights and remote schools. Western Province Drought: Falling river levels are already blocking supply boats, leaving remote communities short of food and fuel and prompting Daru-Kiunga’s bishop to appeal for rain. Climate Solidarity: PNG has pledged K25 million a year for five years to support Tuvalu’s coastal adaptation and land reclamation; the first payment has been transferred. Community Conservation: A global review found conservation efforts are more likely to succeed when they value local knowledge and give communities a central role, including in work around PNG reefs.
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