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Publications
Infrastructure expansion challenges sustainable development in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
The island of New Guinea hosts the third largest expanse of tropical rainforest on the planet. Papua New Guinea—comprising the eastern half of the island—plans to nearly double its...
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2019 PNG State of the Environment Report _First Draft 16.07.19
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
PNG is endowed with rich natural resources and culture and is known as one of the cultural and mega biodiversity hotspots globally. Located on the eastern part of the island of New...
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MPA & LMMA in Milne Bay Province
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
This report provides some of the thoughts or points to consider in setting up MPAs (marine protected areas) and LMMAs (locally managed marine areas) with the local communities in Milne...
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Sepik wetlands management initiative
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
Sepik Wetlands Management Initiative has promoted crocodile and wetlands conservation work in the Sepik (longest river on the island of New Guinea) through various strategies. These have...
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Handbooks of the flora of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
A series of handbooks (Vol 1 - Vol 3) pertaining to the flora of Papua New Guinea. The aim was to document the diversity of plants so that the conservation status of the species which...
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An assessment of the trade in hawksbill turtles
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
Between May and August 2007, the lead author conducted surveys of retail outlets in nine regional centres across eight provinces in Papua New Guinea. The aim was to gain a contemporary...
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Papua New Guinea Vision 2050
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
Vision 2050 is underpinned by seven Strategic Focus Areas, which are referred to as pillars: Human Capital Development, Gender, Youth and People Empowerment Wealth Creation Institutional...
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National Disaster Mitigation Policy
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
Management of disasters and emergencies in Papua New Guinea had been undertaken in accordance with the Disaster Management Act (Chapter 402). Whilst this legislation is purposeful the...
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PNG Development Strategic Plan 2010 - 2030
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
The PNGDSP embodies the principles of the Constitution of PNG and reinforces the fundamental directives required to advance PNG into a middle-income country by 2030.
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Reef and mangrove survey reports for Barakau village
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
This report was produced by SPREP’s International Waters Project which has two main components. The oceanic component focuses on the management and conservation of tuna stocks in the...
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First biennial update report (BUR) to UNFCCC 2018
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
The Papua New Guinea Government submits PNG’s first Biennial Update Report (BUR1) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The report follows the BUR...
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WCS PNG - 2018 Annual Report
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
The WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society Program) is the longest established international conservation NGO within PNG, and has been undertaking conservation work in the country since the...
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Solid Waste Management in PNG
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
This research covers two PNG cities, Port Moresby (POM) and Lae. POM has a population of 650,000+ and Lae has 200,000+. Both cities expect rapid population growth (due to urban drift) and...
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PNG Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) under UNFCCC
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
Update on the 2nd National Communication Report for PNG to UNFCCC downloaded from www.unfccc.org
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Dataset
Global Forest Watch tree cover stats 2000-2017
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Dataset
PNG's forest cover loss 2000-2017 downloaded from www.globalforestwatch.org From 2001 to 2017, Papua New Guinea lost 1.28Mha of tree cover, equivalent to a 3.0% decrease since 2000, and...
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Dataset
PNG IUCN Redlist data
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Dataset
Download from IUCN www.iucnredlist.org on 2nd of April 2019
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Dataset
Assessment of management effectiveness for PNG's protected areas 2017
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Dataset
This is the final report prepared by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) for submission to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Papua...
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7th National Report(PNG)_UNCCD
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
The country has submitted its latest report using the PRAIS portal for the UNCCD. It is the latest report that was being submitted.
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National Strategy for Responsible Sustainable Development for Papua New Guinea,2014
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
PNG government want a responsible sustainable use of the natural and cultural resources of the country for the benefit of the present and future generations. The central theme of this new...
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Climate Risk and Adaptation Country Profile-Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Data Portal Publications
At 463,000 square kilometers, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the largest Pacific island state. Located in the South West Pacific, it is bound by the Gulf of Guinea and the Coral Sea to the...