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Papua New Guinea’s population matters matter
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The National
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PRIME Minister James Marape let the cat out of the bag yesterday. He said the population of PNG, according to the Census count is 10.1 million. That is a relief. Guesstimates variously put the population at between 12 million and 17 million....
Owner: Tiong Hiew King
Church brings vision, health and clean water to Papua New Guinea
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Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
United Nations Youth Office Announces 17 New Young Leaders For The Sustainable Development Goals
Press Release – UN Department of Global Communications Every two years, the United Nations Youth Office recognizes 17 exceptional young changemakers who are driving solutions to some of the worlds most pressing challenges and whose leadership is...
Owner: Thompson Family & Jeremy Rose
In remote Papua New Guinea, Cluny Sisters provide education and health care
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Global Sisters Report
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When our congregation, the St. Joseph Sisters of Cluny, arrived in Papua New Guinea 54 years ago, our first mission was at Kanabea, one of the most remote regions of the country. Today, we are still here, engaged with the population of about 1,000...
Owner: National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company
Previously feared extinct, this enormous rat - nearly 1 metre long – has been filmed for first time ever
If you are not a fan of rodents, look away now. A giant rat – as big as a small dog – has been discovered living in the remote misty grassland mountains of Papua New Guinea. This mighty mouse is around 65cm (25in) long, excluding its tail, and...
Owner: Donald Mclean Millar, Andrew Marshall & other shareholders
Protesters accuse Malaysian firms of land grab in Papua New Guinea
Protesters accuse Malaysian firms of land grab in Papua New Guinea Published on: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Published on: Tue, Oct 21, 2025 By: Rex Tan, FMT Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Participants at a press conference today urged Malaysian and...
Owner: Yeh Family
Activists urge MACC to probe M'sian role in Papua New Guinea forest loss Qistina Nadia Dzulqarnain a few seconds ago
Environmental NGO RimbaWatch has urged the MACC to investigate the conduct of Malaysian companies involved in the allegedly non-sustainable logging of Papua New Guinea’s rainforests. Addressing a press conference today, RimbaWatch director Adam...
Owner: Premesh Chandran & Steven Gan
In Papua New Guinea, Young Chinese Migrants Begin a Quiet Second Act
When Fan Haoyu boarded a flight to Papua New Guinea in the summer of 2021, even the airline staff seemed confused. “Where is that country? People still go there?” one asked the passenger ahead of him. Fan just smiled and stepped forward. At 21,...
Owner: Chinese government
Bittersweet reality bites region’s chocolate industry as rising costs melt profits
Li Peng Monroe and Peter Channells have come a long way since their first 2 kg cocao bean processor. Photo: Supplied. The thought of being a chocolatier may conjure Willy Wonka-esque ideas of sweet capers, but in reality, it’s a trade that’s at...
Owner: Region Group Pty Ltd
Kumar: We want to show the world our Fijian style
Fiji may well be heading to their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup™ but they’re not about to depart from the up-tempo, attack-minded, brand of football that secured their historic qualification for Qatar 2025. As head coach Sunil Kumar explains to...
Owner: Kirit Patel
New Report Reveals Malaysian Exploitation Of Papua New Guinea’s Forests
Press Release – Bruno Manser Fonds While decades of unchecked logging has left Malaysia with less than 10% of its primary forest cover left, Malaysian timber groups’ are now flooding Papua New Guinea with timber business models perfected in...
Owner: Thompson Family & Jeremy Rose
Strengthening PNG’s Climate Finance Systems
Significant steps are being taken to advance Papua New Guinea’s climate resilient and green development agenda. Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Papua New Guinea has handed over new Information Technology (IT) equipment to the Climate Change...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Papua New Guinea’s Feather Harvesting Balances Culture and Conservation
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Feather harvesting in Papua New Guinea (PNG) intertwines cultural heritage with biodiversity conservation as local communities strive to protect their environment while sustaining traditional practices. On October...
Owner: Non-transparent
Papua New Guinea’s rainforest under major threat says new report
KUALA LUMPUR – Millions of hectares of virgin rainforest in Papua New Guinea are under threat due to a contentious permit scheme, environmental groups warned on Oct 14. A new 56-page report by Malaysian-based forestry watchdog RimbaWatch, the...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
Building a diversified national mining company in Papua New Guinea
Kumul Minerals’ Sarimu Kanu. Credit: BAI/Stefan Daniljchenko BAPNG: Ok Tedi has been a cornerstone of KMHL’s portfolio. How is it performing today? Sarimu Kanu (SK): Ok Tedi is doing exceptionally well. In the first quarter of this year, we...
Owner: Andrew Wilkins
Analysis: Just 28% of countries have released nature pledges a year after UN deadline
Just 28% of countries have met a UN call to submit new plans on addressing nature loss – a year after the original deadline, Carbon Brief analysis shows. Several of the world’s most biodiverse countries – including Brazil, the Democratic Republic...
Owner: Carbon Brief Ltd
Feathers, forever? On birds, beauty and biodiversity in Papua New Guinea
On the Managalas Plateau in Oro Province, which was recently declared a conservation area, the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) and partners are supporting local organizations to develop and implement...
Owner: Éliane Ubalijoro
PNG Prepares for COP30, Marape to Push for Fair Climate Financing
Papua New Guinea is gearing up for the COP30 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil, with Prime Minister James Marape leading efforts to ensure the country’s delegation presents a strong case for fair climate action and financial...
Owner: Non-transparent
More than 100 countries have cut fossil-fuel imports due to renewables rise, and other climate and nature news
1. Renewables have enabled more than 100 countries to cut back on fossil fuels Investing in renewable energy has allowed fossil fuel-importing nations to save an estimated $1.3 trillion since 2010, a new report from the International Energy Agency...
Owner: Drougas Family (Jenny, Nikodemos)
Cooperative lauded for taking care of environment
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The National
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THE Daulo Commodities Cooperative Society Ltd in Eastern Highlands was recognised by an international organisation for its work with coffee farmers and environmental stewardship. At a ceremony at Keremu Village recently, an award was received from...
Owner: Tiong Hiew King