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Being ready for REDD+ is a precondition for Papua New Guinea to move to the next phase of REDD+, that is, to implement REDD+ Policies and Measures to effectively reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and promote the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. Successful REDD+ implementation, in terms of reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions from the forest sector, will also enable PNG to access results-based payments through the UNFCCC in the future.
Building upon the earlier REDD+ readiness efforts, the main goal of the FCPF II project is to enable the continuation of support to PNG’s REDD+ Readiness Phase, to strengthen capacities for the efficient management of REDD+, to develop a National REDD+ strategy, support the continuation of the country’s considerable achievements on National Forest Monitoring System, Forest Reference Emissions Level and safeguards, and to increase engagement of diverse stakeholders (government, private sector, NGOs/CSOs and academia) in this process.
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Being an Act -
(a) to provide for the conservation and protection of the environment in accordance
with the Fourth National Goal and Directive Principle (National Resources and
Environment) of the Constitution; and
(b) to establish the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority; and
(c) to repeal the National Parks Act (Chapter 157),
and for related purposes.
MADE by the National Parliament to come into operation in accordance with a notice in the
National Gazette by the Head of State, acting with, and in accordance with, the advice of
the Minister.
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Being an Act -
(a) to provide for the conservation and protection of the environment in accordance
with the Fourth National Goal and Directive Principle (National Resources and
Environment) of the Constitution; and
(b) to establish the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority; and
(c) to repeal the National Parks Act (Chapter 157),
and for related purposes.
MADE by the National Parliament to come into operation in accordance with a notice in the
National Gazette by the Head of State, acting with, and in accordance with, the advice of
the Minister.
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The Environment Act 2000 articulates the promotion of sustainable development concept through ‘wise use’ principles and that proper environmental management will ensure ‘environmental benefits’ to be enjoyed by the present generations and investments for the future generations. It also emphasizes consideration of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in economic planning. The Climate Change Policy is consistent and compliments the main principles of the Environ-ment Policy. It is now important to ensure that environmental protection and biodiversity conversation assume a primary role in the climate change agenda.
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“The diversity, value and importance of our natural environment never ceases to impress me. Yet the level of threats that our unique and fragile ecosystems are facing has also not ceased to concern me. It is for this reason that my officers and I, work tirelessly to ensure that we can have development while maintaining and preserving our strategic natural assets”. Hon. John Pundari MBA, CMG MP
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The National Forest Policy provides the basis for forest resource management in the country. Forests play an indispensa-ble role in the preservation of ecological balance and maintenance of bio-diversity. Forest also constitutes one of the most effective carbon-sink. The Forest sector is critical to addressing the issues of climate change through supporting initiatives in climate impact and mitigation, particularly through carbon stock inventory and reducing emission from de-forestation and forest degradation.
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The National Fisheries Policy will have to work with the Climate Change Policy to competently monitor sea surface temperature, as a slight increase in sea level temperature will severely affect biodiversity in the oceans. PNG’s coastal region is very dependent on marine resources, including tuna fisheries, and if implications of sea temperature is not monitored and addressed appropriately, it can affect the lives of many communities.
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Papua New Guinea's National Climate Change Policy document.