The Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) is embarking on a Regional Consultation to discuss how stakeholders can access the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and review the current Climate Change (Management) Act (CCMA), 2015 within the national, sub-national including district and local levels
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),
CEPA-Act-2014.pdf (2.2 MB)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),
CEPA-Act-2014.pdf (2.2 MB)Papua New Guinea's National Climate Change Policy document.
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.
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.
Environment-Act-2000.pdf (679.44 KB)
