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 PNG Conservation and Environment Protection Authority

Consists of reviews, briefs, discussion papers and case studies of the Ramu Nickel Mining Project and the impacts of Astrolabe Bay's Submarine Tailings Discharge on the Madang province in PNG

 PNG Mineral Resources Authority

Link to the PNG Mineral Resources Authority portal.
Available layers:

* 30 Day Reserved Areas
* Mining Lease
* Special Mining Lease
* Alluvial Mining Lease
* Lease for Mining Purpose
* Mining Easement
* Exploration License
* Country
* ThirtyDayReservedAreas
* ActiveLicenses

 Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent the world’s plan of action for social inclusion, environmental sustainability and economic development. The mining industry has an unprecedented opportunity to mobilize significant human, physical, technological and financial resources to advance the SDGs.

 Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment,  Climate Change,  Disaster Management and Meteorology

Records of the export of 2 minerals over the period 2015 – 2018; gold and bauxite.

 Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment,  Climate Change,  Disaster Management and Meteorology

Statistical records relating to the monetary measures of Solomon Islands total economic activities from the year 2007 - 2014 . The table shows that approximately 43% of GDP was derived a) agriculture forestry and fisheries and b) industry (including mining, water etc). Although the contribution of these sectors has decreased slightly since 2007 (43%), this shows the continuing importance of natural resources / ecosystem services in economic development. There is also potential future development in these sectors, for example in the field of offshore mining.

 Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment,  Climate Change,  Disaster Management and Meteorology

The natural environment surrounding the Gold Ridge mine has been modified substantially and requires an ongoing monitoring program to ensure the ecosystem services of food and water for the local communities continue to be safe. This dataset hosts an article relating to a study that assessed the catchments surrounding the Gold Ridge gold mine (Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands) and found that extensive changes in river course, and water and sediment quality have occurred downstream of the gold mine since its development.

 Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

Comprehensive assessment of the risks and impacts of seabed mining on marine ecosystems by Fauna and Flora International.

 SPREP Environmental Monitoring and Governance (EMG)

This publication ‘Strategic Environmental Assessment – Guidelines for Pacific Island Countries and
Territories’ has been prepared to provide guidance on the application of SEA as a tool to support
environmental planning, policy and informed decision making. It provides background on the use and
benefits of SEA as well as providing tips and guiding steps on the process, including case studies, toolkits
and checklists for conducting an SEA in the Appendices.

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 PNG Conservation and Environment Protection Authority

Mining and oil and gas

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 PNG Conservation and Environment Protection Authority

Environmental Monitor 2002 is designed to provide basic information about PNG's natural resources, pressures affecting these resources and steps which need to take place to ensure PNG's awareness of economic benefits and trade-offs involved between development and sustainability. It is the first in Monitor Series which aim to engage and inform stakeholders of key environmental issues.

 Nauru Department of Commerce,  Industry and Environment

Interview transcript. Australia Radio

 Nauru Department of Commerce,  Industry and Environment

Scientific journal - Journal de la Societe des Oceanistes : 138-139 (2014)

 

 Nauru Department of Commerce,  Industry and Environment

A report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of A. Appl. Sci. (Hons) at the University of New England, Norther Rivers. 91 pages

 PNG Conservation and Environment Protection Authority

Agency and the « Avatar » narrative at the Porgera gold mine, Papua New Guinea

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 PNG Conservation and Environment Protection Authority

This report stems from a simple observation: that since Independence in 1975, Papua New Guinea’s economic and social development outcomes have not matched people’s aspirations or government promises. Indeed, despite the abundance of its riches, PNG lags behind its Pacific neighbours on many important development indicators.

 IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature

The sea below 200 meters depth accounts for 95% of the volume of the ocean, making it the largest habitat for life on Earth.

Available online

Call Number: [EL]

ISBN/ISSN: 9782831719214

Physical Description: 88 p