The Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) in partnership with the Government of Australia is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for research projects on climate change. PNG like other low- and middle-income countries having contributed proportionately less to emissions causing global warming, is disproportionately affected by climate change. For PNG the impact is severe affecting livelihoods and exacerbating vulnerabilities. The 2021 World Risk Index ranked PNG as the world’s 9th most at-risk country to climate change and natural hazards. More research and in-situ capacity development are needed on contextually and culturally appropriate strategies and interventions for effective mitigation and adaptation in country. Without critical pairing of scientific knowledge creation and capacity development, the country’s will be at even greater risk from the impacts of climate change, including future weather events.