AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSea-Level Rise: PNG warned the UN’s new sea-level declaration lacks strong protections for vulnerable Pacific states, while Tuvalu urged regional law officers to defend statehood, sovereignty and maritime boundaries as seas rise. Nature-Based Tourism: At PNG’s tourism summit, officials set a goal of K3.6 billion in annual output by 2028; MRDC says investment must benefit landowners and community businesses while protecting forests, wildlife and landscapes. Fire and Haze: More than 3,600 hotspots were recorded in South Papua by 12 October, with smoke worsening in Boven Digoel and residents reporting breathing problems and eye irritation. Marine Protection: PNG’s marine pollution laws cannot be enforced against foreign-flagged ships without ratifying key international conventions. New Bezos Earth Fund grants, meanwhile, will support PNG’s first large offshore marine protected area. Climate Action: PNG is pressing COP31 for climate funding that reaches communities and turns pledges into action. Forest Livelihoods: On Oro’s Managalas Plateau, researchers are exploring how to grow the masoi trade sustainably and prevent overharvesting of the native tree.
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