GESI in Resources: PNG CORE launched a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion policy statement at PNG Resources Week 2026, pushing for safer, more respectful workplaces in mining, petroleum and energy—targeting bullying, harassment, bias, and barriers to women’s recruitment, pay and leadership. Extractives Governance: A PNG Resources Week session stressed that transparency, governance and compliance are key to investor confidence and fair benefit-sharing, with calls for stronger oversight and anti-corruption across the sector. Climate Resilience & Growth: CCDA acting managing director Debra Sungi said PNG must balance economic development with climate resilience, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 and 50% by 2030 through stronger rules and climate-resilient investment. Maritime Safety: Australia’s Royal Australian Navy will run a five-week hydrographic survey with PNGDF using HMAS Leeuwin to improve navigation safety and strengthen PNG’s maritime capability. Mangroves for Resilience: PNG National Volunteer Service marked National Volunteer Day with a mangrove-planting drive in Central’s Barakau, linking volunteerism to coastal protection and disaster risk reduction. Land, Rainfall & Violence: A research piece explores how extreme rainfall can act as an environmental stressor that may help trigger tribal violence in PNG’s land-dispute context. Pacific Maritime Talks: PNG and Solomon Islands wrapped up technical and legal talks on their maritime boundary treaty line, supported by SPC and UNCLOS approaches. Local Protein Boost: Bougainville’s “Golden Flock” project will expand community chicken farming to improve affordable protein, with village-level ownership and training. War Remnants Clearance: Defence reporting highlights ongoing explosive remnants of war removal in East New Britain under Operation Render Safe, reducing long-term hazards for communities.