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The Papua New Guinea Government submits PNG’s first Biennial Update Report (BUR1) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The report follows the BUR guidelines for developing countries according to paragraphs 39 to 42 of Decision 2/CP.17 and its Annex III.

In order to determine the current status of Barakau’s marine environment and the biodiversity it supports, baseline surveys were undertaken on the reefs and mangrove areas. Sections 2 and 3 of this report address the results, observations, threats and remedial measures associated with the reef, while Sections 4 and 5 do the same for the mangrove areas.

Vision : "Papua New Guinea will be a prosperous middle-income country by 2030"

Goal : "A high quality of life for all Papua New Guineans"

"The concepts and strategic direction in the framework of Vision 2050 were rigorously tested during a three-month comprehensive nationwide consultation program in the 89 districtsand Papua New Guinean children, adolescents and adults were asked to contribute to the development of Vision 2050"

- Hon. Sir Dr. Puka I. Temu CMG, KBE, MP

Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Planning Committee

A contemporary overview of the country’s trade in marine turtles and marine turtle products.

Volume 1 was edited by John. S. Womersley.

Volume 2 was edited by E.E Henty, (senior botanist).

Volume 3 was edited by Barry J Conn

The initiative’s main activities are centered on providing adequate information to change community members’ behavior, encouraging more sustainable harvesting of crocodiles and their eggs. A secondary focus has been on increasing awareness of the existence of invasive species and finding ways to minimize their expansion.

This report is a Desktop Study, with inputs from preliminary consultations and fact-finding in Port Moresby, namely at the National Museum and Art Gallery, Papua New Guinea and University of Papua New Guinea Library, but also at the National Library, National Archives and Australian National University Libraries in Canberra, Australia. It outlines the utility of aerial imagery from early surveys obtained since 1956 as a tool for archaeological interpretation within the AOI.

This report presents a provisional summary of archaeological excavations conducted in the surrounds of Madilogo (Ma i) as part of a study commissioned by the Department of Environment and Conservation as a Kokoda Initiative activity. Excavation site selection was based on previous predictive modelling and extrapolated evidence collected from previous fieldwork at Kosipe, Kokoda, and Madilogo excavations.

The information presented here is based on archival studies and fieldwork in the project area, as part of a social mapping project commissioned by the Department of Environment and Conservation as a Kokoda Initiative activity.

Subcatchment Mapping of Koiari Rural LLG Ward 18 (Draft Final Report) 2015

Authors : John Burton with the assistance of Elton Kaitokai, Joyce Onguglo and Malcolm Keako

Citation : Burton, John E. with the assistance of Elton Kaitokai, Joyce Onguglo and Malcolm Keako (2015). The Kokoda Initiative – Subcatchment Mapping of Koiari Rural LLG Ward 18. Draft Final Report. Canberra: ANUedge for PNG Department of Environment and Conservation

Draft Report prepared led by the Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit from the University of London in association with the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council and Commonwealth Foundation & the financial support from AUSAID and the UK Department for International Development. Marta Lang, a Consultant to the Commonwealth Foundation prepared the Report and tour

Aim of the United Nations Development framework is to ‘Support Papua New Guinea’s national development strategies for achieving sustainable human development and poverty reduction through equality and participation and the sustainable use of the country’s natural resources while ensuring environmental conservation’

This Selected Issues paper and Statistical Appendix for Papua New Guinea was prepared by a staff
team of the International Monetary Fund as background documentation for the periodic consultation
with the member country. It is based on the information available at the time it was completed on
May 20, 2004. The views expressed in this document are those of the staff team and do not
necessarily reflect the views of the government of Papua New Guinea or the Executive Board of the
IMF.

Information on PNG from the Proceedings of the Pacific Regional Consultation on Water in Small Island Countries – Country Briefing Papers at least 2003 or older.