Papua New Guinea (PNG) is taking bold strides toward climate transparency and sustainable forestry as it fulfills its commitments under the Paris Agreement. As the world faces the urgent need for climate action, PNG is leading the charge to ensure a greener future for generations to come. At the forefront of this endeavor is the …
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A small but significant handover ceremony was held today at the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) office in Port Moresby. The event marked the official transition of leadership from former Acting Managing Director, Mr. William Lakain, to incoming Acting Managing Director, Ms. Debra Sungi. The ceremony was witnessed by CCDA management and staff as …
The Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) and the Australian High Commission today jointly announced the selection of six successful candidates for a research grant in Port Moresby. This follows a call for Expression of Interest (EOI) in November 2023, inviting researchers and organizations to propose innovative research projects. There are two categories of the EOI: student and …
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A new AUD 20 million PNG Climate FIRST (Finance Initiative for Resilience and a Sustainable Transition) project was officially launched by Papua New Guinea’s National Capital District (NCD) Governor, Honorable Powes Parkop MP, (on behalf of the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Honorable James Marape MP) in a full APEC Haus in Port Moresby today. …
Australian funded AUD$20 million PNG Climate First Project launched Read More »
Representatives from key stakeholders gathered in Port Moresby this week, providing their perspectives on strengthening sustainable coffee development as a key climate-smart initiative for Papua New Guinea (PNG). Led by Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) with the support of Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Hub, this consultation kickstarted the process to guide the …
Consultation aims to strengthen Climate-Smart Coffee Development in PNG Read More »
CCDA Extends calls for Climate Change Research Expression of interest to 24th November 2023 Media Release – CCDA extends calls for Climate Change Research
In a significant stride towards addressing climate change and safeguarding Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) precious forests and forest dependent communities, tonight, the country’s National REDD+ Safeguards Guidelines were launched Read more
The Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) has kickstarted its provincial capacity building workshop today starting with West New Britian Province. The workshop aims to equip relevant sectors in the province understand and acknowledge each other’s active roles in the climate change space and re-affirm commitments to accessing resources to implement PNG’s Nationally Determined Contributions …
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The upgraded Alotau Provincial Wharf was officially opened today in Alotau, Milne Bay Province. This is the first wharf in the country to have been upgraded to a climate resilient standard to withstand the adverse impacts of climate change. Today’s Guest of Honor at the opening ceremony was Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands …
The Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) has kickstarted its school climate change awareness beginning of this month as a lead up activity towards the Second National Climate Summit in September. The program targets secondary schools in the National Capital District (NCD) and Central Province, aimed at driving awareness of climate change in schools. CCDA’s …
