THE COAL AGENDA: MAYUR RESOURCES AND THE PUSH TO START A COAL INDUSTRY IN PNG 2020-10-09
Atmosphere and Climate Land Built Environment coal electricity energy mayur powerPacific Island states are some of the most vulnerable nations in the world when it comes to the impact of climate
change. As yet, none of the Pacific Island States have any operational coal mines or coal-fired power stations. However, this could all soon change.
Lighting Papua New Guinea: PNG Off-Grid Lighting Market Analysis 2014 2020-10-09
Built Environment electricity energy light pngOnly 10 percent of the population in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has access to the national electricity grid, leaving 6.3 million people without access to the energy needed to meet their basic needs. Lack of reliable lighting limits people’s ability to undertake daily activities like household chores, reading, schoolwork, and conducting business outside of daylight hours.
Conservation planning 2020-10-07
conservation enga hela plans wwfThis report provides a concise summary of the processes and outcomes for planning and development of the conservation Blueprint for the Kikori River Basin landscape. The planning and development exercise was concluded in December 2011 providing the most complete data analysis on available conservation and biodiversity information for the provincial land-use plans in the Kikori River Basin landscape for the local level governments and provincial governments of Gulf, Southern Highlands,Hela and Enga
From extraction to inclusion 2020-10-07
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters aggriculture conservation destruction development environment extractive industry forestry mining pngThis 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.
ASTER Global Digital Elevation Model (GDEM) Version 3 (ASTGTM) - Papua New Guinea 2020-10-05
Land Inland Waters aster biopama2 conservation data dem elevation gdem geo gis gtm hillsahdeThe ASTER Global Digital Elevation Model (GDEM) Version 3 (ASTGTM) provides a global digital elevation model (DEM) of land areas on Earth at a spatial resolution of 1 arc second (approximately 30 meter horizontal posting at the equator).
The development of the ASTER GDEM data products is a collaborative effort between National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). The ASTER GDEM data products are created by the Sensor Information Laboratory Corporation (SILC) in Tokyo.
The ASTER GDEM Version 3 data product was created from the automated processing of the entire ASTER Level 1A archive of scenes acquired between March 1, 2000, and November 30, 2013. Stereo correlation was used to produce over one million individual scene based ASTER DEMs, to which cloud masking was applied. All cloud screened DEMs and non-cloud screened DEMs were stacked. Residual bad values and outliers were removed. In areas with limited data stacking, several existing reference DEMs were used to supplement ASTER data to correct for residual anomalies. Selected data were averaged to create final pixel values before partitioning the data into 1° by 1° tiles with a one pixel overlap. To correct elevation values of water body surfaces, the ASTER Global Water Bodies Database (ASTWBD) Version 1 data product was also generated.
The geographic coverage of the ASTER GDEM extends from 83° North to 83° South. Each tile is distributed in GeoTIFF format and projected on the 1984 World Geodetic System (WGS84)/1996 Earth Gravitational Model (EGM96) geoid. Each of the 22,912 tiles in the collection contain at least 0.01% land area.
Notes on the Mammals Collected on the Chevert Expedition, to New Guinea, in 1875 2020-09-22
Biodiversity 1875 chervet expedition expedition mammals new guinea papua new guineaThe mammals collected on the Chevert Expedition in 1875 are discussed on the basis of information in William Macleay’s journal, Lawrence Hargrave’s diary and old newspaper articles. William Petterd’s published reports give the collection location of the type specimen of Isoodon macrourus moresbyensis. Other collections are discussed, including kangaroos Dorcopsis luctuosa and Macropus agilis specimens of which reside in the Macleay Museum but cannot be confi rmed as collected by the Chevert Expedition.Rodents, including Bramble Cay Melomys, Melomys rubicola, have been added to the list of mammals originally reported by Edward Pierson Ramsay.
PNG State of Environment Report - draft layout 2020-09-09
No keyword providedPNG State of Environment Report - draft layout
PNG climate Road Map 2020-09-01
Atmosphere and Climate climate papua new guinea png road map sustianable development goal 13PNG Climate Road Map
Data portal presenation 2020-09-01
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters No keyword providedPresentation on the Pacific's national environment data portals
Dept of Justice & Attorney General 2020-07-09
Coastal and Marine national ocean policy papua new guinea pngNational Ocean Policy 2020
World Database on Protected Areas 2020-07-07
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine biopama2 conservation data geo gis land marine protected areas wdpaThe World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is the most comprehensive global database of marine and terrestrial protected areas, updated on a monthly basis, and is one of the key global biodiversity data sets being widely used by scientists, businesses, governments, International secretariats and others to inform planning, policy decisions and management.
The WDPA is a joint project between UN Environment and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The compilation and management of the WDPA is carried out by UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), in collaboration with governments, non-governmental organisations, academia and industry. There are monthly updates of the data which are made available online through the Protected Planet website where the data is both viewable and downloadable.
Data and information on the world's protected areas compiled in the WDPA are used for reporting to the Convention on Biological Diversity on progress towards reaching the Aichi Biodiversity Targets (particularly Target 11), to the UN to track progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, to some of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) core indicators, and other international assessments and reports including the Global Biodiversity Outlook, as well as for the publication of the United Nations List of Protected Areas. Every two years, UNEP-WCMC releases the Protected Planet Report on the status of the world's protected areas and recommendations on how to meet international goals and targets.
Many platforms are incorporating the WDPA to provide integrated information to diverse users, including businesses and governments, in a range of sectors including mining, oil and gas, and finance. For example, the WDPA is included in the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool, an innovative decision support tool that gives users easy access to up-to-date information that allows them to identify biodiversity risks and opportunities within a project boundary.
The reach of the WDPA is further enhanced in services developed by other parties, such as the Global Forest Watch and the Digital Observatory for Protected Areas, which provide decision makers with access to monitoring and alert systems that allow whole landscapes to be managed better. Together, these applications of the WDPA demonstrate the growing value and significance of the Protected Planet initiative.
Soils of PNG 2020-07-06
Land classification png soilsSoil Classification of PNG
World Database on Protected Areas 2020-06-06
Land Biodiversity #data #pacificdata #protectedareasThe World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is the most comprehensive global database of marine and terrestrial protected areas, updated on a monthly basis, and is one of the key global biodiversity data sets being widely used by scientists, businesses, governments, International secretariats and others to inform planning, policy decisions and management.
The WDPA is a joint project between UN Environment and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The compilation and management of the WDPA is carried out by UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), in collaboration with governments, non-governmental organisations, academia and industry. There are monthly updates of the data which are made available online through the Protected Planet website where the data is both viewable and downloadable.
Data and information on the world's protected areas compiled in the WDPA are used for reporting to the Convention on Biological Diversity on progress towards reaching the Aichi Biodiversity Targets (particularly Target 11), to the UN to track progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, to some of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) core indicators, and other international assessments and reports including the Global Biodiversity Outlook, as well as for the publication of the United Nations List of Protected Areas. Every two years, UNEP-WCMC releases the Protected Planet Report on the status of the world's protected areas and recommendations on how to meet international goals and targets.
Many platforms are incorporating the WDPA to provide integrated information to diverse users, including businesses and governments, in a range of sectors including mining, oil and gas, and finance. For example, the WDPA is included in the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool, an innovative decision support tool that gives users easy access to up-to-date information that allows them to identify biodiversity risks and opportunities within a project boundary.
The reach of the WDPA is further enhanced in services developed by other parties, such as the Global Forest Watch and the Digital Observatory for Protected Areas, which provide decision makers with access to monitoring and alert systems that allow whole landscapes to be managed better. Together, these applications of the WDPA demonstrate the growing value and significance of the Protected Planet initiative.
OpenStreetMap Data Pacific 2020-06-08
gis map open source osm pacific spatialOpenStreetMap (OSM) is a free, editable map & spatial database of the whole world.
This dataset is an extract of OpenStreetMap data for 14 Pacific Island Countries, in a GIS-friendly format.
The OSM data has been split into separate layers based on themes (buildings, roads, points of interest, etc), and it comes bundled with a QGIS project and styles, to help you get started with using the data in your maps.
This OSM product will be updated weekly and contains data for Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
The goal is to increase awareness among Pacific GIS users of the richness of OpenStreetMap data in Pacific countries, as well as the gaps, so that they can take advantage of this free resource, become interested in contributing to OSM, and perhaps join the global OSM community.
OpenStreetMap Data Papua New Guinea 2020-06-10
gis map open source osm pacific spatialOpenStreetMap (OSM) is a free, editable map & spatial database of the whole world. This dataset is an extract of OpenStreetMap data for Papua New Guinea in a GIS-friendly format.
The OSM data has been split into separate layers based on themes (buildings, roads, points of interest, etc), and it comes bundled with a QGIS project and styles, to help you get started with using the data in your maps. This OSM product will be updated weekly.
The goal is to increase awareness among Pacific GIS users of the richness of OpenStreetMap data in Pacific countries, as well as the gaps, so that they can take advantage of this free resource, become interested in contributing to OSM, and perhaps join the global OSM community.
Global Reef Expedition - Pacific Ocean 2020-06-07
Coastal and Marine cook islands coral fiji french polynesia maps new caledonia palau reef solomon islands tongaThe Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation completed field research for one of the largest coral reef studies in history: the Global Reef Expedition. The Expedition travelled around the globe surveying some of the most remote reefs on the planet, conducting research to assess coral reef ecosystem health and resiliency.
The Global Reef Expedition visited many countries in the Pacific Ocean to assess the health and resiliency of their coral reef ecosystems. See links below for more information, reports and maps.
World Reef Map – Global Coral Reef Atlas 2020-06-07
Coastal and Marine coral map reefThe Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has completed the World Reef Map, an online interactive coral reef atlas that allows users to explore all of the coral reefs and shallow water marine habitats mapped on the Global Reef Expedition. With over 65,000 square kilometers of shallow water marine ecosystems mapped, this is by far the largest collection of high-resolution coral reef maps ever made.
Map layers include Benthic Habitat Data, Bathymetry, Depth Contours and Habitat Videos.
Biodiversity and health 2020-05-21
Biodiversity biodiversity health png sustainable develoment goal wanangBiodiversity and Health
Inform project training materials 2020-03-26
data portal good practices manual presentations trainingA collection of Inform project training materials. You are free to download and use any of the training resources below. The PowerPoint presentations contain a complete set of slides, so please feel free to copy, delete or change slides, to fit the purpose of your country training.
REDD+ in PNG 2020-05-13
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity carbon offset forest insititutions png policies redd+REDD+
Locally Marine Managed Areas 2020-05-13
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine conservation llma locally managed marine areasLLMA
Conservation Assessment 2020-05-13
Biodiversity biodiversity conservation evaluation papua new guinea resource managementBiodiversity conservation
Fisheries in the Pacific 2020-05-11
Coastal and Marine coastal economy fisheries livelihood pacific pelagic pole line tradeFisheries
Oil Palm and deforestation 2020-05-11
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine agriculture deforestation forestry landowners oil palm papua new guinea png sabloil palm
Varirata National Park 2020-05-08
Biodiversity biodiversity fauna flora papua new guinea port moresby survey varirata national parkBiodiversity Survey
Marine Conservation 2020-05-08
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine assessment bismarck marine papua new guinea seaBismarck Sea rapid assessment
Climate change and adaptation in the Pacific 2020-05-06
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters climate change migration oceania pacificClimate change and migration
Archaeology 2020-05-01
Culture and Heritage archaeology culture custom history png traditionArchaeology in PNG
Biodiversity Conservation 2020-05-01
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine biodiversity conservation management marine pacific png protected area spec ies species terrestrialBiodiversity Conservation of terrestrial and amrine ecosystems
Coral Triangle 2020-05-01
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine biodiversity coral coral triangle economy fish governance livelihood management marine mpa pacific png protected area reefs research speciesCoral Triangle documents
Dam 2020-04-30
Land Inland Waters dam development hydopower png riversDam
Economy of PNG 2020-04-30
Land Built Environment constraints development economy papua new guineaPNG Economy
Land and tradition 2020-04-30
Land culture custom development ideology land melanesia png sustainability traditionLand
CSIRO Bioregions of the South West Pacific Ocean 2020-04-28
Coastal and Marine bioregion csiroThis project has developed sub-regional bioregionalisations for the western-south Pacific Ocean, through expert workshops and novel statistical analysis of physical and biological data. This combines approaches CSIRO developed in Australia, used in the Bay of Bengal (in collaboration with BOBLME) with similar approaches that have been used throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans to derive a single combined bioregionalisation.
This work was carried out as part of the Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative (GOBI), which is supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation Nuclear Safety (BMU) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag.
Turtle species 2020-04-29
Biodiversity Inland Waters conservation pig-nosed png turtleTurtle
Coastal fisheries 2020-04-29
Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage acquaculture coral ecosystem fish fisheries governance local management marine ocean pacific png reef science sea species sustainability tradeFisheries
Logging 2020-04-29
Land Biodiversity biodiversity culture damage forest land logging people pngLogging in PNG
REDD+ 2020-04-29
Atmosphere and Climate Land deforestation forest land png redd+REDD+ in PNG
Markham Valley Biomass Ltd 2020-04-29
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity biomass conservation forest markham plantation png power valuePNG Biomass project
HCVF Toolkit 2020-04-29
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Culture and Heritage Inland Waters culture forest hcvf high conservation value land png toolkitPNG HCV Toolkit
GESI Policy 2020-04-29
Built Environment Culture and Heritage equity gender png policy social inclusionGESI policy 2013
Land 2020-04-29
Land archaeology custom customary group ilg land landowners melanesia ownership pngKASTOM, PROPERTY AND IDEOLOGY
Marine 2020-04-29
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine assessment biodiversity coastal fisheries coral marine new guinea pacific png sea surveyRapid Marine Biodiversity Assessment of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea—Survey II (2000)
Mining 2020-04-29
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Culture and Heritage Inland Waters economic gold impact mine mining morobe ok tedi png pogera socialAgency and the « Avatar » narrative at the Porgera gold mine, Papua New Guinea
Refugee 2020-04-29
Built Environment Culture and Heritage immigration migration papua png refugeePapua New Guinea (PNG) has long been a site of analysis for exploring the links between natural resources and conflict, having been cited as an example in prominent studies of the ‘natural resource curse’ and used as a source of learning in international debates on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Over the past decade, this scholarship has expanded to encompass conflict analysis and peace building. This paper considers four themes identified in the contemporary literature, each with reference to examples drawn from PNG: 1) the costs
of conflict on business and the power of local communities; 2) tensions between the state as regulator and the state as shareholder; 3) the unsatisfactory performance of compensation packages and CSR projects; and 4) an emphasis on the economic dimensions of the natural resource curse in the search for new frameworks. Through a discussion of these themes, the paper calls for the development of natural resource conflict mitigation strategies that are based on a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of existing CSR measures.
Gun violence 2020-04-29
Culture and Heritage gun highlands phone png violence womenWomen, mobile phones, and M16s: Contemporary New Guinea highlands warfare
Neurosurgery in Papua New Guinea 2020-04-29
Built Environment health neurosurgery pngThe war torn or famine stricken under developed countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia and Rwanda clearly
have very basic health care needs. Primary and preventive strategies should be the priority.
COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT SEA CUCUMBERS OF THE WORLD 2020-04-29
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine commercial conservation ecology population sea cucumber species trade worldCOMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT SEA CUCUMBERS OF THE WORLD
Turtle species 2020-04-29
Biodiversity Inland Waters carettochelys insculpta fly pig-nosed turtle pngCarettochelys insculpta Ramsay 1886 – Pig-Nosed Turtle, Fly River Turtle
Gulf Province 2020-04-28
Land Culture and Heritage Inland Waters ancestor archeology culture dam gulf of papua gulf province purari resource trade traditionVarious collections or reports
Western Province 2020-04-28
Land Built Environment Culture and Heritage Inland Waters cmca conservation culture daru dugong fisheries fly mine morehead ok tedi png torest stait transboundary turtle westtern province2005 Ok Tedi CMCA village survey for the Mineral Policy Institute
Public Sector Corruption 2020-04-28
Land Biodiversity Built Environment corruption governance png statePNG Needs Right To Information (RTI) Law to Address Public-Sector Corruption
PNG Economy 2020-04-28
Built Environment economy png stateState of PNG Economy
Sedimentation study 2020-04-28
Built Environment laloki river sediment sedimentation sirunumuRevised_work_plan_sedimentation_impacts_of_Laloki_River_and_Sirinumu_Dam
IMPACT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON AGRICULTURE EXPORTS AND IMPORTS 2020-04-28
Built Environment economy foreign exchange png tradeIMPACT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON AGRICULTURE EXPORTS AND IMPORTS
Governance 2020-04-28
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters accountable governance png policyPOLICY PROPOSALS FOR OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT
Economy 2020-04-28
Built Environment economy growth pngPapua New Guinea’s is now in its 15th successive year of positive economic growth, with rates rising progressively until 2011, but declining since then, apart from the leap in 2014/15 associated with the commencement of production from PNGLNG.
Forestry Sector 2020-04-28
Land Biodiversity forestry government legal framework pngThe current legal and institutional framework of the forest sector in Papua New Guinea
Environmental values 2020-04-28
Land Biodiversity Culture and Heritage Inland Waters compensation damage assessment environment forest land resources valueThis is an economic evaluation of the compensation to which Papua New Guinea’s customary landholders -
wrongly dispossessed through Special Agricultural Business Leases (SABL) - might be entitled if they successfully sued the government. The evaluation involves the calculation of commercial loss but also, and probably moreimport antly, economic equivalent value loss. The framework identifies the relevant heads of value (not just priced transactions) and demonstrates appropriate methods for valuation. It does not pretend to be a price calculator but rather a tool for advocacy.
Forestry Sector history in PNG 2020-04-28
Land Biodiversity forestry history pngWhat can be learnt from the past? A history of the forestry sector in Papua New Guinea
Bootless Bay 2020-04-28
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine biodiversity survey bootless bay marine port moresbyMARINE BIODIVERSITY SURVEY FINAL REPORT, 2018
Economy 2020-04-28
Built Environment business economy pngThe result of the 2017 survey of businesses in PNG
Freshwater crocodiles 2020-04-27
Biodiversity No keyword providedCrocodile reclassification
Data Policy Templates 2020-04-06
data sharing legal policy templateThis dataset contains templates of policies and MoU's on data sharing.
You can download the Word-templates and adapt the documents to your national context.
State of the Environment Toolkit 2019-01-24
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters guideline soe soe guide soe help soe indicators soe template soe toolkit state of the environment toolkit toolkitState of Environment (SoE) reports provide in-country partners with a process to gather data on current environmental indicators, document their status, and formulate a plan for keeping these indicators on track or developing policies and programs as needed. This SoE Toolkit dataset contains resources that serve as guides to help create up-to-date State of Environment reports.
From happy hour to hungry hour: Logging, fisheries and food security in Malaita, Solomon Islands 2020-03-31
logging solomon islandsThis study by WorldFish assesses the local impacts of logging on food security, fisheries and well-being in Malaita.
An assessment of the risks and impacts of seabed mining on marine ecosystems 2020-03-31
Coastal and Marine mining seabedComprehensive assessment of the risks and impacts of seabed mining on marine ecosystems by Fauna and Flora International.
Database of Island Invasive Species Eradications (DIISE) 2020-03-05
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine database invasive islands speciesThe Database of Island Invasive Species Eradications (DIISE) attempts to compile all historical and current invasive vertebrate eradication projects on islands. The vast majority of the dataset is focused on invasive mammals. Data gathered from each project includes island location and characteristics, details about the eradication including focal species, methods and outcome, plus links and or contact details for learning more about the project.
Micronesia Challenge 2018-11-14
Biodiversity conservation conservation areas indicators micronesia challengeRegional framework to assess the regional monitoring indicators that measure the status of managed conservation areas set aside under the Micronesia Challenge. The tool allows you to see the monitoring progress and learn more about the monitoring data collected across the region.
Samoa ecoregions 2018-09-26
no keyword providedInformation from Un biodiversity lab - testing
State of the Environment Report 3rd Draft 2019-12-17
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters environment3rd Draft
SPREP core national environment indicators 2019-08-07
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters environmental indicators mea multilateral environment agreements sdg sustainable development goalsThis list of indicators was developed through the Inform project at SPREP for use by Pacific Islands countries (PICs) to meet their national and international reporting obligations. The indicators are typically adopted by PICs for their State of Environment reports and are intended to be re-used for a range of MEA and SDG reporting targets. The indicators have been designed to be measurable and repeatable so that countries can track key aspect of environmental health over time. The indicators are mapped to key MEA and SDG reporting targets and can be used with the Indicator Reporting Tool (also developed by the Inform project) to reduce the burden of environmental reporting on PICs. Indicators can be used as is, adapted for countries needs, or used in conjunction with other national-scale indicators selected by PICs. This dataset includes a summary pdf document and an associated excel file with more detail.
Invasive species in the Pacific: A technical review and draft regional strategy 2019-05-15
Land Biodiversity alien vertebrates invasive species land vertebrates veratebratesThis report reviews available information on the adverse effects of 14 alien vertebrates considered to be ‘significant invasive species’ on islands of the South Pacific and Hawaii.
Assessing Tropical Marine Invertebrates: a Manual for Pacific Island Resource Managers 2019-05-15
Coastal and Marine fisheries resources macro invertebrate marine invertebrates marine life marine resourcesThis manual is designed for fisheries and environmental officers, and non-governmental partners who are
tasked with assessing the state of fisheries resources and macro-invertebrate communities.
Regional coastal susceptibility assessment for the Pacific Islands 2019-05-07
Atmosphere and Climate Coastal and Marine climate change coastal assessment paccsap susceptibilityA major objective of this report was to develop a regional assessment of Pacific Island sensitivity to projected
climate change as a component of the Pacific-Australia Climate Change Science and Adaptation Planning
(PACCSAP) program. The PACCSAP Program is intended to help partner countries including Cook Islands, Fiji,
Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa,
Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu and their communities better understand and respond to climate associated impacts.
Guidance Document on Improving National Reporting by Parties to the Basel Convention 2019-04-30
Land Built Environment Coastal and Marine basel convention guidance hazardous waste national reporting reporting wasteThe Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous and their Disposal (the Basel Convention) is the broadest and most significant international treaty on hazardous and other wastes.
This guidance document is primarily meant to be a practical guide for the national technical officials responsible for the collection of information for the preparation of the national reports that are to be submitted annually to the Secretariat of the Basel Convention.
SPREP organisational data sharing policy 2019-03-13
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters data data access data sharing freedom of information open data policyThis policy applies to SPREP’s own data as well as data held by SPREP on behalf of government agencies and partners within the Pacific.
Wetlands of Wallis and Futuna - 2017 2019-05-08
Biodiversity Inland Waters fauna flora french territory regional soe territory wallis and futuna wetlandThis report provides a comprehensive overview of Wallis and Futuna’s biodiversity, conservation framework
and wetland fauna and flora.
could be used for the regional SOE initiative
The state of plant conservation on Pacific islands 2019-05-15
Land Biodiversity conservation flora plantsThis study examines the status of plant conservation in Oceania, where most islands have experienced two waves of anthropogenic habitat alteration and extinction, following Austronesian and European contact.
Guidance to Dumping of Materials at Sea 2019-05-02
Coastal and Marine dumping materials dumping wasteThis guidance offers no judgment on the type of method best suited to any particular Nation, but identifies some of the options available for consideration in materials dumping at sea. The purpose is to make available the guide lines for the assessment of dumping of materials.
Pacific Islands Regional Marine Spill - contingency plan 2019-05-02
Coastal and Marine contingency plan marine spill marine wasteThis report is related to the prevention and minimization of the damage to marine and coastal environments and resources from major marine spills, and to hasten the recovery of any environments and resources damaged by major marine spills, in the Pacific Islands region.
Guidelines on Biofuels and Invasive Species 2019-04-30
Biodiversity Built Environment biofuels biological invasion invasive speciesThese guidelines aim to highlight the risks of biological invasion by species introduced for biofuels production and to provide constructive recommendations on how to prevent the introduction, establishment and spread of invasive species resulting from biofuel developments
Disaster response and climate change in the Pacific 2019-04-28
Atmosphere and Climate adaptive capacity climate change cook islands disaster disaster response fiji resilience samoa vanuatuDisasters, and therefore disaster response, in the Pacific are expected to be affected by climate change. This research addressed this issue, and focused on the immediate humanitarian needs following a disaster, drawing upon adaptive capacity as a concept to assess the resilience of individual organisations and the robustness of the broader system of disaster response..
Four case study countries (Fiji, Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa) were chosen for deeper investigation of the range of issues present in the Pacific.
Protected Areas Working Group (PAWG) Action Plan 2014-2020 2019-04-28
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters 2014 - 2020 2020 action plan nature conservation pawg protected area working group protected areasThe Protected Areas Working Group (PAWG) Action Plan 2014-2020 aligns with the Framework for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas (Framework) in terms of time span and objectives. The Action Plan was developed during a series of planning meetings and the Annual meeting of PAWG held in July 2015.
Community Based Actions in Small Island Developing States - Best Practices from the Equator Initiative 2019-05-02
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters atlantic ocean carribbean community-based actions ecotourism endangered species equator initiative indian ocean marine conservation network developmen reforestation sids small island developing statesThis publication features fourteen (14) case studies from small island developing states from the Caribbean,
the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. The stories range from conserving marine resources
and endangered species to initiatives in ecotourism, reforestation and network development.
The is a companion piece to Island Innovations—UNDP and GEF: Leveraging Environment and Energy for the Sustainable Development of SIDS, a joint UNDP and GEF (Global Environment Facility) book launched at the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States, 2014.
Developing a Marine Spatial Plan - a toolkit for the Pacific 2019-05-08
Coastal and Marine macbio marine spatial plan spatial planThis toolkit outlines the basic process of developing a national marine spatial plan. It has been tailored specifically for use by Pacific Island countries based upon lessons learned in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu.
Marine Protected Area Networks in the Coral Triangle : Development and Lessons 2019-04-30
Coastal and Marine coral triangle corals marine life marine protected areas mpa pacific oceanThe Coral Triangle is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. It includes the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Solomon Islands.
This book provides a comprehensive summary of the current status of six different MPA networks and their complexities. It analyzes MPA networks through their various stages of development including planning and design, implementation and evaluation as they are emerging within and around the Coral Triangle.
MEA Negotiator's Handbook 2019-04-30
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters handbook mea multilateral environmental agreements negotiations negotiatorThe number of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and institutions has grown steadily over the last few decades. The work taking place under these agreements and within these institutions is increasing in volume and specificity, and it is having an increasingly substantive impact, particularly as there is an increasing focus on practical implementation.
This edition of the Multilateral Environmental Agreement Negotiator’s Handbook principally to respond to the need for a practical reference tool to assist in addressing the many complex challenges in such negotiations.
Rubbish is a Resource - A Waste Resource Kit for the Pacific Islands 2019-04-30
Land Coastal and Marine kit landfills recycling rubbish toxic wastes waste waste kit waste resources zero waste worldThis Kit comprises a wide range of information ranging from practical help with the nuts and bolts of recycling
different materials, all the way through information about toxic wastes and landfills, to Deposit Refund systems for collecting recyclables, legislation and planning waste strategies. Also included are tips on public awareness campaigning, recycling equipment, and the road to a Zero Waste world.
El Niño and its Relationship to Changing background Conditions in the Tropical Pacific Ocean 2019-05-16
Atmosphere and Climate central pacific climate change models eastern pacific el niño greenhouse ocean pacific oceanThis paper addresses the question of whether the increased occurrence of central Pacific (CP) versus Eastern
Pacific (EP) El Niños is consistent with greenhouse gas forced changes in the background state of the tropical Pacific as inferred from global climate change models.
The analysis uses high‐quality satellite and in situ ocean data combined with wind data from atmospheric reanalyses for the past 31 years (1980–2010).
Supplementary Livelihood Options for Pacific Island Communities: A Review of Experiences 2019-04-30
Built Environment livelihood sl slopic supplementary livelihoodThis report presents results from the Supplementary Livelihoods Options for Pacific Island Communities (SLOPIC) study, carried out by the Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific International (FSPI) using New Zealand Aid (NZAid) core funds.
The main aim of this study was to review supplementary livelihood (SL) projects that have taken place across the South Pacific over the past 5 to 10 years, with a view to extracting ‘lessons learned’ and identifying the determinants of success. he single most significant finding that emerged from the review process was the lack of documentation of SL efforts.
Pacific Integrated Island Management - principals, case studies and lessons learned 2019-04-30
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Inland Waters iim integrated island managementIntegrated Island Management (IIM), responds to the unique circumstances of small island ecosystems through development of holistic integrated management systems that operate at the scale of ecological, social or physical processes within, and to, islands.
This report highlights the principals and lessons learned with case studies on IIM
Atolls – the “biodiversity cool spots” vs hot spots: a critical new focus for research and conservation 2019-05-15
Biodiversity atolls biodiversity biodiversity crisis conservation ecosystem french polynesia kiribati marshall islands tokelau tuamotu archipelago tuvaluThis paper highlights the seriousness of the “biodiversity crisis” on atolls and the need to place greater research and conservation emphasis on atolls and other small island ecosystems. It is based on studies over the past twenty years conducted in the atolls of Tuvalu, Tokelau, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. It stresses that atolls offer some of the greatest opportunities for integrated studies of simplified small-island ecosystems.
MGCP Topographic Dataset 2019-12-04
basemap geo gis spatial topoThe Multi-national Geospatial Co-production Program (MGCP) is a coalition of over 30 countries dedicated to producing high-resolution topographic vector data throughout high interest areas of the world. Data is extracted from high resolution imagery in 1° x 1° cells at a scale of 1:50 000. All data produced must meet a minimum horizontal circular error accuracy of 25m and meet MGCP Technical Reference Documentation (TRD) specifications, which details extraction guidelines and feature catalogues to ensure consistency. Cell and subregion metadata delivered in XML files based on ISO standards 19115 for geographic content and 19139 for XML implementation is available for the data.
Data: boundaries and markers, hydrography (rivers, lakes, waterfalls,…), industry, physiography (soil surface, volcano areas,…), place names, population (buildings,…), transportation (roads, runways,…), utilities, vegetation.
Pacific Women in Geospatial Magazine 2019-12-05
gender geo gis magazine spatial womenThe geospatial industry is a growing industry all over the world and here in the Pacific, there exists a hub (magazine) for women to collaborate, support, STEM and promote the profession to girls in school.
FUGRO has sponsored the printing of this magazine to enable the distribution of “Pacific Women in Geospatial” to the girls and women in remote areas that have limited access to the internet.
Coastal Ecosystem-based Rehabilitation Guide 2019-11-25
Coastal and Marine beaches coastal ecosystem coastline ecosystem-based approach sand sdg 14 sdg14.2This guide helps communities understand the pressures people may place on beaches and suggests how natural processes or ecosystem based approaches can be used can encourage sand to come back and stay put.
Regional Inform Meeting Draft Report 2019 2019-10-23
no keyword providedDraft report of the Regional Inform Meeting held August 2019 for comments from meeting participants
Freedom of Information Legislation in the Pacific - Discussion Paper 2019-11-03
data sharing freedom of information information sharing legislation sdg 16.10The guide seeks to rekindle debate and discussion about the value of freedom of information laws, as well as to provide a practical roadmap for their introduction, where necessary.
The guide is in three parts.
Part 1 traces developments in the field across the Pacific
Part 2 examines the principles necessary to underpin sound freedom of information laws.
Part 3 identifies 13 key elements needed for proper and effective freedom of information legislation.
Coastal proximity of populations in 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories 2019-10-20
Land Coastal and Marine coastal populationA recently published paper, titled “Coastal proximity of populations in 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories” details the methodology used to undertake the analysis and presents the findings.
Purpose
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This analysis aims to estimate populations settled in coastal areas in 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTS) using the data currently available. In addition to the coastal population estimates, the study compares the results obtained from the use of national population datasets (census) with those derived from the use of global population grids.
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Accuracy and reliability from national and global datasets derived results have been evaluated to identify the most suitable options to estimate size and location of coastal populations in the region.
A collaborative project between the Pacific Community (SPC), WorldFish and the University of Wollongong has produced the first detailed population estimates of people living close to the coast in the 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs).
Pacific Climate Finance 2015-06-30
Atmosphere and Climate climate climate change climate change adaptation climate change financeEnd of Internship presentation on Pacific Climate Finance. Section are: climate finance challenges, overview of climate finance in the Pacific, and next steps.
Inform Beats 2019-09-19
inform beatsShort, quick pops of information to help enhance your speeches, media interviews and soundbites, presentations and general message sharing when it comes work done by Pacific islands with support from the Inform Project on environmental data use in the Pacific.
Fire and Sustainable Agricultural and Forestry Development 2019-09-19
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity agriculture australia development fire forestry indonesiaFire and Sustainable Agricultural and Forestry Development
World Bank 2019-09-19
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine economy fisheries pacific tunaTuna Fisheries
Health 2019-09-19
Built Environment Culture and Heritage health national png policyHealth Policy
Water Quality and Sanitation 2019-09-19
Built Environment Coastal and Marine Inland Waters asia freshwater marine pacific png sanitation water qualityWater quality Information and reports
Port 2019-09-19
Coastal and Marine lae png port seaLae Port Development
SDG 2019-09-18
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters sdg sustainable development goalUN Sustainable Development Goal
Species 2019-09-18
Biodiversity diversity milne bay png speciesPlants diversity
Shipping traffic 2019-09-18
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine mammals marine shipping trafficShipping traffic on marine mammals
SPC 2019-09-18
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine fisheries marine pacific png report tunaFisheries data
Solid wastes 2019-09-18
png solid waste wasteSolid Wastes
Resource mapping 2019-09-18
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Inland Waters climate geology land mapping papua new guinea pngris resource rivers rock soil valleysPapua New Guinea Resource Information System Handbook
PNG Economy 2019-09-18
Built Environment development economy natural resources papua new guinea pngReport by Oxford Business Week
Waste 2019-09-18
Atmosphere and Climate Built Environment Coastal and Marine clean pacific pollution regional strategy wasteCleaner Pacific
Ozone Depleting Substance 2019-09-18
Atmosphere and Climate climate change global warming ods ozone depleting substanceOzon Depleting Substance
Coral acidification 2019-09-18
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine acidification climate change' coral ocean pacific pngOcean resources and impact of climate change
2011 CENSUS REPORT 2019-09-18
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Culture and Heritage census information national papua new guinea statisticsPAPUA NEW GUINEA 2011 NATIONAL REPORT
WCPFC datasets 2019-09-18
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage fisheries fishing marine pacific png species tuna wcpffWestern and Central Pacific Fisheries Forum
WCPFC 2019-09-18
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine aquaculture beech-de-mer fish fisheries marine pacific png tunaWestern and Central Pacific Fisheries Comission
Trans-Island Highway Construction 2019-09-17
Land Built Environment Coastal and Marine Inland Waters highway impact png roadTrans-Island Highway Construction Project in PNG
NFA 2019-09-17
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine fisheries fishing management marine papua new guinea plan policy sea speciesPNG National Fisheries Authority
Port Moresby 2019-09-17
Land Built Environment development dogura png port moresby tauramaBackground information
NAQIA 2019-09-17
Biodiversity Built Environment diseases naqia papua new guinea pest png quarantine weedAnnual Report
Extractive industry 2019-09-17
Land economy gas mining oil papua new guinea png productionMining and oil and gas
Trawl 2019-09-17
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine asia fishing pacific papua new guinea png socio-economic trawlSocio-economics of trawl fisheries
Sharks and Rays 2019-09-17
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine marine papua new guinea png rays sharks speciesSHARKS and RAYS of PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Fisheries 2019-09-17
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine fisheries marine pacificFisheries New
Deep sea mining 2019-09-17
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine No keyword providedA strategy for the conservation of biodiversity on mid-ocean ridges
Climate change and marine 2019-09-17
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity Coastal and Marine climate change pacificClimate change and Marine
Terrestrial-vertebrate richness 2019-09-17
Biodiversity diversity elevation richness species terrestrial vertebratePapua New Guinea terrestrial-vertebrate richness
Wildlife Conservation Society 2019-09-17
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage biodiversity conservation forest marine social speciesWildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a conservation NGO working globallly and in PNG
Language and culture 2019-09-17
Culture and Heritage edcation ethno-botanical language png secondary schoolCURRENT TRENDS IN LANGUAGE SKILLS AND ETHNO-BIOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
Customary land 2019-09-17
Land compensation customary land pngAssessing compensation for the wrongful loss of customary land
IUCN 2019-09-17
Biodiversity iucn species taxanomyIUCN Taxanomy list
Conservation Status of Marine Biodiversity in Oceania 2019-09-17
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine conservation iucn marine oceania pacific speciesConservation Status of Marine Biodiversity in Oceania.
Turtle conservation 2019-09-17
Biodiversity global species turtlesGlobal Conservation Status of Turtles and Tortoises
Forestry 2019-09-15
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity climate change forest forestryForestry and climate change
UNDP 2019-09-15
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment capacity decision making forest papua new guinea png redd+Strengthening the capacity of decision making on REDD+
Tuna report 2019-09-15
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine fisheries pacific png tunaTuna Fishery Report Card 2018
Tuna 2019-09-15
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine fisheries pacific png tunaTuna Fishery Report Card 2018
Fisheries 2019-09-15
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine fisheries marine over time papua new guinea statistics tradeReconstructing Papua New Guinea’s Marine Fisheries Catch, 1950-2010
Sea cucumber 2019-09-15
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine beech-de-mer papua new guinea sea cucumberSea cucumber in Papua New Guinea
Pacific Fisheries 2019-09-15
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine conservation marine pacific sharksSharks conservation
FAO 2019-09-15
Land Biodiversity forestry land papua new guinea pngForestry Outlook
FAO 2019-09-15
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine fish humback wrasse marine pacific png reefs sharks species threathened speciesMarine datasets from FAO
Exxon Mobil PNG Ltd 2019-09-15
Biodiversity No keyword providedBiodiversity Implementation and Monitoring Program
Energy 2019-09-14
Built Environment electricity png png power powerPNG Power Information Booklet
Dept of Education 2019-09-14
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters education education universal basic education pngA Basic Education For All (EFA) is critical if all citizens are to participate in a modern society. This is a
right for all children, both boys and girls, in Papua New Guinea as stated in the National Constitution. A
basic education is essential for the personal development of all people to provide them with the skills and
knowledge to improve their quality of life.
WWF 2019-09-14
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters conservation ecoregion png wwfWWF PNG Ecoregions
DoW 2019-09-14
Land bridges png roads strategic planDepartment of World Corporate Strategic Plan 2015 to 2019
CEPF 2019-09-14
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters biodiversity cepf critical ecosystem partnership fund hotspots pacific pngCritical Ecosystem Partnership Fund: Ecosystem Profile East Melanesian Islands Biodiversity Hotspot
NBSAP 2019-09-14
Biodiversity biodiversity conservation nbsap papua new guinea national biodiversity strategy and action plan pngNATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN
Conservation Assessment 2019-09-14
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine assessment conservation culture land marine protection sea speciesPapua New Guinea (PNG) is committed to the establishment of a network of protected areas to fulfil national and international commitments.
Early human adaptation 2019-09-14
Culture and Heritage early human highlands new guinea plants pngHuman Adaptation and Plant Use in Highland New Guinea 49,000 to 44,000 Years Ago
World Heritate Site 2019-09-14
Culture and Heritage history kuk png world heritage siteManagement Plan for Kuk World Heritage Site
Ramsar Sites 2019-09-14
Biodiversity Culture and Heritage historical sites papua new guinea png world heritage sitesRamsar and wetlands
UNCCD 2019-09-14
Land Biodiversity desertification forest cover land national report papua new guinea unccdUNCCD National Report for Papua New Guinea
Ramsar 2019-09-14
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters cop png ramsar wetlandRamsar National Report to COP 13
Conservation in PNG 2019-09-14
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine biodiversity conservation papua new guinea pngConservation needs asessment for PNG
ODS 2019-09-14
Atmosphere and Climate air conditioning foam ods ozon depleting substance ozone png transportOzon Depletion substances in PNG
CBD National Report 2019-09-14
Biodiversity biodiversity convention on biodiversity national papua new guinea png report speciesConvention on Biodiversity National Report for PNG
Natural Disaster and Climate Change 2019-09-14
Atmosphere and Climate disaster el niño la nina png preparednessDisaster preparedness and climate change adaptation and vulnerability
Forest and REDD+ 2019-09-13
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity climate change forest forestry png redd+Forest
CCDA 2019-09-13
Atmosphere and Climate bienniel update report climate change climate change and development authority pngFirst Biennial Report
Holocence Vegetation 2019-09-13
Land Biodiversity forest holocence lowland plants vegetationVegetation dynamics
Marine plan of Action for PNG 2019-09-13
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine fisheries marine png reefMarine fisheries
Marine plan of Action 2019-09-13
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine fisheries marine png reefMarine fisheries
Coral reefs 2019-09-13
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine coral coral bleaching pngCoral bleaching
Coral reefs 2019-09-13
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine coral coral bleaching pngCoral bleaching
Corals 2019-09-13
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine coral coral bleaching pngCoral bleaching
Marine biodiversity 2019-09-13
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine biodiversity marine pngBiological survey
PNG Biosafety 2019-09-13
Biodiversity biodiversity biosafety biotechnology pngPNG Biosafety
PNG Biosafety 2019-09-13
Biodiversity biodiversity biosafety biotechnology pngPNG Biosafety
Biosafety 2019-09-13
Biodiversity biodiversity biosafety biotechnology pngPNG Biosafety
Forest succession 2019-09-13
Biodiversity forest lowland new guinea species diversity successionSpecies diversity
Madang-Mt Wilhelm Diversity 2019-09-13
Biodiversity diversity madang mt wilhelm speciesSpecies diversity
Plant structure and composition 2019-09-13
Biodiversity composition diversity papua new guinea plants png speciesPlant diversity
Biodiversity 2019-09-13
Biodiversity biodiversity brids mammals plants png speciesBidiversity assessment
Agriculture 2019-09-13
Land agriculture food png symposiumAgriculture in PNG
Transport 2019-09-13
Built Environment pacific png transportPAcific Transport
Tourism 2019-09-13
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage growth pacific tourismPacific tourism
Marine Turtles 2019-09-13
Coastal and Marine marine png species turtleSpecies
PNG Biological Diversity 2019-09-13
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine biodiversity conservation marine png species terrestrialDEC
Sustainable Development Goals 2019-09-13
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters asia pacific png sustainable development goalsSDG
Sanitation 2019-09-13
Built Environment Inland Waters png sanitation settlement wash waterWater and Sanitation
Indigeneous knowledge 2019-09-12
Biodiversity Culture and Heritage indigeneous knowledge new guinea plantsWe present the first large-scale synthesis of indigenous knowledge (IK) on New Guinea’s useful plants based on a quantitative review of 488 references and 854 herbarium specimens. Specifically, we assessed (i) spatiotemporal trends in the documentation of IK, (ii) which are New Guinea’s most useful ecosystems and plant taxa, (iii) what use categories have been better studied, and (iv) which are the best studied indigenous groups. Overall, our review integrates40,376 use reports and 19,948 plant uses for 3434 plant species. We find that despite a significant increase in ethnobotanical studies since the first reports of 1885, all islands still remain
under-investigated. Lowland and montane rainforests are the best studied habitats; legumes, palms, and figs are the most cited plant families; and Ficus, Pandanus, and Syzygiumare the most useful genera. Medicinal uses have received the greatest attention and non-native species have the highest cross-cultural consensus for medicine, underscoring the culturally enriching role of non-native taxa to New Guinea’s pharmacopeia. Of New Guinea’s approximately 1100 indigenous groups, 217 are mentioned in the literature, and non-endangered groups remain better studied. We conclude that IK can contribute significantly to meet rising demands to make New
Guinea’s landscapes “multifunctional” and boost the green economy, but ambitious strategies will still be needed to mainstream IK and improve its documentation.
Mine tailings 2019-09-12
Land Built Environment Coastal and Marine mine papua new guinea png tailingsThis report presents a world-wide inventory of operating mines that dispose of mine tailings to marine and riverine waters and a review of what is known about the environmental impacts of those discharges. The report was commissioned by the International Maritime Organization, specifically the IMO Secretariat for the London Convention 1972 and the 1996 London Protocol, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-Global Programme of Action.
Pitohui 2019-09-12
Biodiversity bird dna png poisonour ptohuiMu¨ llerian mimicry rings are remarkable symbiotic species assemblages in which multiple members share a similar phenotype. However, their evolutionary origin remains poorly understood. Although gene flow among species has been shown to generate mimetic patterns in some Heliconius butterflies,mimicry is believed to be due to true convergencewithout gene flowinmany other cases.We investigated the evolutionary history of multiple members of a passerinemimicry ring in the poisonous Papuan pitohuis. Previous phylogenetic evidence indicates that the aposematic coloration shared by many, but not all, members of this genus is ancestral and has only been retained bymembers of the mimicry ring.Using a newly assembled genome and thousands of genomic
DNA markers, we demonstrate gene flow from the hooded pitohui (Pitohui dichrous) into the southern variable pitohui (Pitohui uropygialis), consistent with shared patterns of aposematic coloration. The vicinity of putatively introgressed loci is significantly enriched for genes that are important inmelanin pigment expression and toxin resistance, suggesting that gene flowmay have been instrumental in the sharingofplumagepatterns andtoxicity. These results indicate that interspeciesgeneflowmaybe amore general mechanism in generating mimicry rings than hitherto appreciated.
ADB Health 2019-09-12
Built Environment health health care png rural urbanThe project will strengthen the rural health system in selected areas of Papua New Guinea (PNG) by increasing the coverage and quality of primary health care (PHC) in partnership with both state and nonstate service providers through supporting the Government of PNG in implementing the National Health Plan (NHP) as it relates to rural health. It will build on the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) experience in strengthening health service delivery in rural areas of PNG.1 The project will cover two districts in each of the following eight provinces: Eastern Highlands, East Sepik, Enga, Milne Bay, Western Highlands, West New Britain, Morobe, and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. The approximate total number of beneficiaries in the 16 districts will be 1.2 million.
ADB Border Project 2019-09-12
Land Built Environment Coastal and Marine border maritime momase pngThe objectives of the Wutung Pilot Border Trade Investment Development Project
(PBTIDP) are to remove the infrastructure bottleneck on the transport corridor and to
improve the investment environment in West Sepik Province (WSP) so that trade
opportunities can be opened up and potential businesses promoted in the region. The
Project aims to develop WSP into a dynamic growth centre for Papua New Guinea
(PNG) that can drive the development of the Momase Region including East Sepik,
Madang and Morobe Provinces and to other parts of PNG.
ADB-Martime Safety 2019-09-12
Coastal and Marine maritime navigation aid png port safetyThe Government of Papua New Guinea (the Government) has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide further assistance in the maritime sector through replacement of existing or previously evident coastal navigational aids (navaids) as well as installation of new navaids. The project will enhance the social and economic development in coastal areas by providing safer transit of international shipping in PNG shipping lanes, and by providing navigational assistance to community coastal traffic.
ADP Port 2019-09-12
Built Environment cargo lae png port resettlement tidal basinThe Project will expand the cargo handling capacity of Lae port, improve the livelihood of those directly or indirectly affected, and reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Lae. It will finance (i) the construction of a tidal basin (700 x 400 meters), a multipurpose berth, and terminal works including all buildings, storage areas, roads, drainage, water, electricity, and sewerage services, with built-in flexibility to increase the capacity further in a cost-effective manner; (ii) resettlement and livelihood improvement; (iii) consulting services in project
management, construction supervision, financial management, resettlement, and socioeconomic monitoring; and (iv) gender-responsive programs for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
ADB Roads 2019-09-12
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Inland Waters adb highlands png roadsThe Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea (PNG), comprising of the Provinces of Western Highlands, Jiwaka, Southern Highlands, Hela, Eastern Highlands, Enga and Simbu, is a major contributor to the PNG economy through its agricultural production and mineral resources. A well maintained road network is essential to facilitate the movement of goods and people. The Government of PNG (GoPNG) has made significant investment in improving the road network but a lack of maintenance has resulted in deterioration of the roads such an extent that the Highlands Core Road Network (HCRN) is now in poor condition.
ADB Civil Aviation 2019-09-12
Built Environment adb airport civil aviation national airport corporation pngThe National Airports Corporation (NAC) is the executing Agency (EA) of the Civil Aviation Development Investment Program (CADIP) in Papua New Guinea. The EA has set up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) headed by a Program Director to implement CADIP. The PIU is comprised of a team of designated designed engineers and other support staff for the initial scoping of works to design and planning (including tendering processes) to the execution of the civil works and reporting to the stake holders. CADIP ensures compliance to ADB and GoPNG requirements at all times.
ADB PNG Resident Mission Reports 2019-09-12
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine adb aid airport electricity png port power roads transport waterVarious report by Asian Development Bank across various sectors in Papua New Guinea
Pacific Economic Update 2017-2019 2019-09-12
Built Environment economy pacific pngLatest update on PAcific Countries and their economy by the Asian Development Bank
Pacific Economic Monitor (2018) 2019-09-12
Built Environment economy pacific updateThe Monitor provides an update of developments in Pacific economies and explores topical policy issues.
National Marine Conservation Assessment for Papua New Guinea 2019-09-12
Coastal and Marine conservation fisheries marine pngPapua New Guinea is committed to the establishment of a network of marine protected areas
to fulfil national and international commitments. In order to assist this, the conservation
priority areas analysis identified a range of areas of high conservation interest in the PNG
marine environment, based on the principles of comprehensiveness, adequacy,
representation and resilience (CARR). The analysis collated available national-scale data on
biodiversity features and biodiversity surrogates.
Mangrove 2019-09-12
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine guide book mangrove pngIn Papua New Guinea (PNG), many coastal communities depend on mangroves for their livelihood. Mangrove trees have been harvested over generations for construction materials and firewood. Mangroves provide a
habitat for fish, crabs, shellfish, birds, and reptiles. Mangroves also provide a natural defense against storm surges, coastal erosion, and coastal flooding. An analysis conducted by government’s limate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) has highlighted community-based mangrove planting as a cost-effective measure for coastal communities. Unfortunately, overexploitation and degradation of mangrove areas means communities are losing this protection.
Mangroves 2019-09-12
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine mangrovesNo description provided
Private investment and macroeconomic environment in the South Pacific Island countries: A cross-country analysis. 2019-09-12
Built Environment asia-pacific development economy investment pacific pngNo description provided
Pacific Energy Update 2019-09-12
Built Environment electricity energy pacific png powerThe 14 developing member countries (DMCs) of the Pacific Department of the Asi an Development Bank (ADB) cover a wide diversity. Populations range from the top three countries, representing 87% of the region’s population, to the remaining 11 countries, with a total of less than 1.5 million people. The region covers 15% of the globe’s surface, with remote countries ranging from large single landmass entities to smaller countries covering over 900 islands. The region will suffer from climate change impacts such as rising sea levels and increased storm severity, even while the region is among the world’s least contributors of greenhouse gasses. Theregion faces unique challenges in building clean, reliable, and cost-efficient power systems that provide universal supply required for human development.
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK 2018. HOW TECHNOLOGY AFFECTS JOBS 2019-09-12
Built Environment asia economy outlook pacific pngThe economic growth outlook for developing Asia remains vibrant. AsianDevelopment Outlook 2018 foresees continued momentum after growth accelerated to 6.1% in 2017. The region is expected to expand by 6.0% in
2018 and 5.9% in 2019. Excluding Asia’s high-income newly industrialized economies, the prospects for growth are even higher, at 6.5% in 2018 and 6.4% in 2019. Traction for economic expansion will come from strong external demand, which is supported by a further pickup in growth this year in the major industrial economies, and robust domestic demand. Growth in the People’sRepublic of China is seen to continue its gradual moderation, to 6.6% this year and 6.4% next, as the authorities take actions to address financial risks, while India recovers from a temporary growth setback in2017, rebounding to 7.3% in 2018 and 7.6% in 2019.
Coral Triangle Initiative 2019-09-12
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine aquaculture coral triangle economics fisheriesThe Economics of Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Coral Triangle (EFACT) is the first report of its kind that consolidates primary and secondary information on fisheries and aquaculture using a regional lens and analytical tools from economics. The EFACT is an output of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) technical assistance—Regional Cooperation on Knowledge Management, Policy, and Institutional Support to the Coral
Triangle Initiative (CTI).
Coral Triangle Initiative 2019-09-12
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine aquaculture coral triangle economics fisheriesThe Economics of Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Coral Triangle (EFACT) is the first report of its kind that consolidates primary and secondary information on fisheries and aquaculture using a regional lens and analytical tools from economics. The EFACT is an output of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) technical assistance—Regional Cooperation on Knowledge Management, Policy, and Institutional Support to the Coral
Triangle Initiative (CTI).
This technical note is intended to support climate risk assessment (CRA) experts, in particular, those undertaking the early stages of project development. Time and resources could be saved by attaching this document to terms of reference issued to CRA co 2019-09-12
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity adaptation asia climate pacific png weatherThis technical note is intended to support climate risk assessment (CRA) experts, in particular, those undertaking the early stages of project development. Time and resources could be saved by attaching this document to terms of reference issued to CRA consultants. However, there is a limit to which globally accessible, open source
data can meet the detailed information needs of local adaptation projects. This note supplements rather than replaces efforts to gather relevant climate information from government agencies and counterparts, especially during the project concept phase.
ADB 2019-09-12
Land Biodiversity Built Environment asia pacific constraint development economy gdp global market pngThe gross domestic product (GDP) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) grew at an annual average rate of nearly 7% between 2007 and 2010, and is expected to perform even better in 2011. Moreover, the economy remained unaffected even at the peak of the global economic crisis, when most other major Southeast Asian and Pacific economies recorded low or negative GDP growth rates. Sound macroeconomic management in the recent past and planned initiatives such as the PNG LNG Project indicate that the economy will continue to perform well in the medium to long run. Nevertheless, the country faces a number of development challenges. Per capita GDP and its growth rate remain low. The economy is heavily dependent on the mining and resource sectors, and hence remains vulnerable to fluctuations in the global markets. A majority of the people in the labor force work in the informal sector, and opportunities for productive employment in the formal sector continue to grow very slowly. Provision of public services, including education, health, and safe drinking water and sanitation, remains
inadequate, especially in the rural areas.
PNG: Multi-tranche Financing Facility for the Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program 2019-09-12
Land adaptation adb climate change png vulnerabilityThe proposed Sustainable Highlands Highway Infrastructure Program (SHHIP) is envisaged as a ten- year, multi-partner, multi-tranche financing facility aiming to restore and upgrade the Highlands Highway in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The executing agency is the PNG Department of Works (DoW). The initial climate screening of SHHIP using AWARE determined the Investment Program to be at medium risk to climate and climate change. As a result, ADB procedures require that a climate risk and vulnerability assessment (CRVA) be undertaken during the design stage. This report presents the findings of the CRVA. Additional evidence and methodologies are presented in Annexes; while photographic evidence is presented in the Appendix.
KOKODA INITIATIVE – STREAM B2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESKTOP STUDY 2019-09-12
Land Biodiversity Culture and Heritage acrhaeology koiari kokoda laloki naoro-brown sogeriThis report was commissioned by the the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC, Papua New Guinea) as part of work under the Joint Understanding between the Australian and Papua New Guinea governments. The 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. This report also outlines the utility of aerial imagery from early surveys obtained since 1956 as a tool for archaeological interpretation within the AOI.
Noumea Convention 2019-09-10
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters convention natural resources protection noumea noumea conventionThe Convention for the Protection of Natural Resources and Environment of the South Pacific Region (1986) is also known as the SPREP Convention or Noumea Convention. The Convention has two Protocols that also entered into force in 1990. This Convention is the major multilateral umbrella agreement in the Pacific Region for the protection of natural resources and the environment.
Mapping Mining to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) 2019-09-10
Land mining sdg sustainable development goalsThe 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.
Mining is a global industry and is often located in remote, ecologically sensitive and less-developed areas that include many indigenous lands and territories. When managed appropriately, it can create jobs, spur innovation and bring investment and infrastructure at a game-changing scale over long time horizons. Yet, if managed poorly, mining can also lead to environmental degradation, displaced populations, inequality and increased conflict, among other challenges.
By mapping the linkages between mining and the SDGs, the aim of this Atlas is to encourage mining companies of all sizes to incorporate relevant SDGs into their business and operations, validate their current efforts and spark new ideas.
Sex affiliation and its implications in Koiari 2019-09-11
Land Culture and Heritage culture female koiari male png sex affiliation social organisationTHE present paper discusses a form of social classification which may be referred to provisionally as sex affiliation. The essence of it is that male children are classed with their father's group and female children with their mother's. I shall first endeavour to give an account, in its more or less relevant aspects, of the social organization of the people among whom this sex affiliation is practised; after that we may discuss the practice itself in greater detail and consider its implications.
The impact of hunting on tropical mammal and bird populations 2019-09-11
Biodiversity conservation hunting management wild meat wildlifeHunting is a major driver of biodiversity loss, but a systematic large-scale estimate of hunting-induced defaunation is lacking. We synthesized 176 studies to quantify huntinginduced declines of mammal and bird populations across the tropics. Bird and mammal abundances declined by 58% (25 – 76 %) and by 83% (72 – 90%) in hunted compared to unhunted areas. Bird and mammal populations were depleted within 7 and 40 km from hunters’ access points (roads and settlements). Additionally, hunting pressure was higher in areas with better accessibility to major towns where wild meat could be traded. Mammal population densities were lower outside protected areas, particularly due to commercial hunting. Strategies to sustainably manage wild meat hunting in both protected and unprotected tropical ecosystems are urgently needed to avoid further defaunation.
PhD Thesis on Endemic Birds in Papua New Guinea’s Montane Forests: Human Use and Conservation. 2019-09-11
Biodiversity birds of paradise brids conservation hunting png trade tropicsEscalating anthropogenic impacts on tropical biodiversity have increased the vulnerability of endemic species. Selective harvesting of species is one of the major threats to birds and mammal species in the tropics. Many indigenous cultures, however, have long established cultural associations with certain species. The hunting and trade of species have been mainly for subsistence and socio-cultural ties within their communities. However, contemporary threats associated with human population increase from within such societies and externally driven demand such as wildlife trafficking exacerbate the pressure particularly for vulnerable species.
Wild meat: the bigger picture 2019-09-11
Biodiversity Culture and Heritage bush meat tropicsMassive overhunting of wildlife for meat across the humid tropics is now causing local extinctions of
numerous species. Rural people often rely heavily on wild meat, but, in many areas, this important source of
food and income is either already lost or is being rapidly depleted. The problem can only be tackled by looking at
the wider economic and institutional context within which such hunting occurs, from household economics
to global terms of trade. Conservation efforts must be placed within a landscape context; a mosaic of hunted
and no-take areas might balance conservation with continued subsistence use. Successful conservation of
hunted wildlife requires collaboration at all scales, involving local people, resource extraction companies,
governments and scientists.
A checklist of wild plants in South Simbu 2019-09-11
Land Biodiversity papua new guinea plants simbuThis volume reports the results of studies carried out in the Southern half of the Simbu Province of Papua New Guinea (Fig. 1.0 by the Simbu Land Use Project (SLUP) between 1980 and 1982.
THE EXPORT AND RE-EXPORT OF CITES-LISTED BIRDS FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS 2019-09-11
Biodiversity brids fauna png species tradeLarge numbers of birds, including more than 68 000 wild-caught and reportedly captive-bred CITES-listed individuals, were imported from the Solomon Islands in the 2000s. The vast majority were imported by Malaysia and Singapore and often re-exported, particularly in the case of Singapore. In terms of species composition, there were a few species native to the Solomon Islands, however the majority (77%) were non-native species from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. 13 736 individuals of these non-native species were exported as “captive-bred”. However, it is unclear how the parent stock of these captive-bred birds was acquired as there is no documented export of these CITES-listed species to the Solomon Islands. In terms of the number of individual birds involved in the trade, the majority of exports were species native to the Solomon Islands (54 793). Of these native bird species, 13 692 were declared as wild-caught and 41 101 were reportedly captive-bred. These large numbers of native and non-native captive-bred birds suggest the existence of commercial breeding facilities on the Solomon Islands capable of housing thousands of breeding pairs.
Framework for assessing compensation for the wrongful loss of customary land in Papua New Guinea 2019-09-11
Land Biodiversity Culture and Heritage calculation compensation land loss png sabl valuationThis is an economic evaluation of the compensation to which Papua New Guinea’s customary landholders -
wrongly dispossessed through Special Agricultural Business Leases (SABL) - might be entitled if they successfully sued the government. The evaluation involves the calculation of commercial loss but also, and probably more importantly, economic equivalent value loss. The framework identifies the relevant heads of value (not just priced transactions) and demonstrates appropriate methods for valuation. It does not pretend to be a price calculator but rather a tool for advocacy.
Papua New Guinea and Culture 2019-09-11
Culture and Heritage culture national national cultural commission papua new guinea provinceA four-week mission was undertaken in Papua New Guinea to evaluate the work of the National Cultural Council and the Provincial Cultural Centres and the relationships between them, and to advise on the development of cultural centres with special regard to their structures, functions and programmes, as well as to their coordination.
STATE OF SAFEGUARDING PNG’S INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE 2019-09-11
Culture and Heritage culture pngOur cultures and traditions are deeply entrenched in every Papua New Guinean, in our families, our homes and basically in our way of life. Our cultures and traditions are also preserved and kept alive through our arts, paintings, sculptures, carvings, dances and songs, folklores, architecture and literature. In fact, our cultures and traditions apply in all aspects of our lives. Culture is the very essence of our existence - it reflects our history, language, tradition and our beliefs. However, with the wind of globalization and change, our cultures and traditions do not remain static but evolves overtime.
Talking it Through Responses to Sorcery and Witchcraft Beliefs and Practices in Melanesia 2019-09-11
Culture and Heritage belief culture melanesia png sorcesary witchcraftThe belief that illness, death and misfortune of all sorts is frequently caused by the deliberate interventions of individuals with special powers or magical knowledge is pervasive throughout Melanesia. As a result, sorcery and witchcraft beliefs and practices exert a powerful influence on many aspects of day-to-day life, as well as being significant vectors for community tensions, conflict and violence. Moreover, rather than disappearing under the influence of Christianity and modern life, sorcery and witchcraft practices and beliefs are proving extremely resilient, with many claiming that they are increasing and spreading.
MANGROVE REHABILITATION FOR SUSTAINABLY-MANAGED HEALTHY FORESTS (MARSH): FINAL REPORT 2019-09-11
Land Coastal and Marine mangrove marsh pacific pngThe project Mangrove Rehabilitation for Sustainably Managed Healthy Forests (MARSH) commenced on October 1st 2012 and ended on September 30th 2015. The project was initially supposed to be implemented over five years in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. In the first quarter of Year 3 the donor decided to change the focus from community based to national interventions for greater impact and to limit the rest of the activities of the third year to PNG alone. The project life span was thus shortened and there was nothing started in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Empowering the Poor in a Changing Climate Experiences from UNDP Supported Initiatives on Adaptation 2019-09-11
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity Coastal and Marine climate adaptation climate change pacific undpUNDP has been working during the last decade to support countries to transition to green, inclusive, climate-resilient development paths. More than US$790 million in grant financing from the Global Environment Facility-managed Least Developed Countries Fund and the Special Climate Change Fund, as well as the Kyoto Protocol’s Adaptation Fund and bilateral finance, have been mobilized to assist countries to achieve their adaptation
priorities. These resources build on and complement over US$2.5 billion in co-financing that has also been invested.
Climate change in Papua New Guinea 2019-09-11
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine climate climate change oceania pngThis chapter provides a brief description of Papua New Guinea, its past and present climate as well as projections for the future. The climate observation network and the availability of atmospheric and oceanic
data records are outlined. The annual mean climate, seasonal cycles and the influences of large-scale climate
features such as the West Pacific Monsoon and patterns of climate variability (e.g. the El Niño‑Southern
Oscillation) are analysed and discussed. Observed trends and analysis of air temperature, rainfall,
extreme events (including tropical cyclones), sea-surface temperature, ocean acidification, mean and
extreme sea levels are presented. These projections are presented along with confidence levels based on
expert judgement by Pacific Climate Change Science Program (PCCSP) scientists. The chapter concludes
with a summary table of projections (Table 11.4). Important background information, including an explanation
of methods and models, is provided in Chapter 1. For definitions of other terms refer to the Glossary. Projections for air and sea-surface temperature, rainfall, sea level, ocean acidification and extreme events for the 21st century are provided.
PNG prehistory, history and archaeology 2019-09-11
Culture and Heritage archaeology history papua new guinea png prehistoryLecture Notes
Prehistoric stone artefacts from Enga and the implication of links between the highlands, lowlands and islands for early agriculture in Papua New Guinea 2019-09-11
Land Culture and Heritage agriculture enga highlands png prehistory stone artefactsTwo of the unanswered questions of Papua New Guinea prehistory are: (1) whether agriculture was present
in the mid-Holocene not only in the highlands but also in the lowlands and Bismarck Archipelago and (2)whether the presence of agriculture might have been influenced by interaction between these regions. This paper addresses these questions through an analysis of prehistoric stone mortars, pestles and figures, which hold information on both style and function.
New Guinea stone age trade 2019-09-11
Culture and Heritage ancient new guinea stoneage tradeTerra Australis reports the results of archaeological and related research within the region south and east of Asia, though mainly Australia, New Guinea and Island Melanesia - lands that have remained terra australis incognita to generations of prehistorians. Its subject is the settlement of the diverse environments in this isolated quarter of the globe by peoples who have maintained their discrete and traditional ways of life into the recent recorded or remembered past and at times into the observable present .
Peat in the mountains of New Guinea 2019-09-11
Atmosphere and Climate Land highlands mountain new guinea papua new guinea peat peatland pngPeatlands are common in montane areas above 1,000 m in New Guinea and become extensive above 3,000 m in the subalpine zone. In the montane mires, swamp forests and grass or sedge fens predominate on swampy alley bottoms. These mires may be 4–8 m in depth and up to 30,000 years in age. In Papua New Guinea (PNG) there is about 2,250 km2 of montane peatland, and Papua Province (the Indonesian western half of the island) probably contains much more. Above 3,000 m, peat soils form under blanket bog on slopes as well as on valley floors. Vegetation types include cushion bog, grass bog and sedge fen. Typical peat depths are 0.5‒1 m on slopes, but valley floors and hollows contain up to 10 m of peat. The estimated total extent of mountain peatland is 14,800 km2 with 5,965 km2 in PNG and about 8,800 km2 in Papua Province. The stratigraphy, age structure and vegetation histories of 45 peatland or organic limnic sites above 750 m have been investigated since 1965. These record major vegetation shifts at 28,000, 17,000‒14,000 and 9,000 years ago and a variable history of human disturbance from 14,000 years ago with extensive clearance by the mid-Holocene at some sites. While montane peatlands were important agricultural centres in the Holocene, the introduction of new dryland crops has resulted in the abandonment of some peatlands in the last few centuries. Despite several decades of research, detailed knowledge of the mountain peatlands is poor and this is an obstacle to scientific management.
Language 2019-09-11
Culture and Heritage human dispersal language migration new guinea papua new guineaHow can linguistics contribute to our knowledge about human dispersals in the distant past? We will consider the case of New Guinea and surrounding islands, one of the most linguistically diverse areas of the world. This study is a follow-up on the Eurocores OMLL project Pioneers of Island Melanesia, reported in Dunn et al. (2005).
A possible scenario would assume at least two major migration (Summerhayes 2007, see above) waves through Wallacea into Sahul, perhaps the oldest one, ~40,000 BP, following the northern route (Sulawesi, Halmahera, Bird’s Head and further to the east along the north coast), the ancestors of non-TNG, and a second one, ~20,000 BP, through the Lesser Sundas directly onto present-day north Australia and Aru island, with a northward trek into the Highlands, the ancestors of TNG. This scenario would have the TAP and, possibly, the South Papuan families as stay-behind descendants of the TNG precursors.
Lapita sites in the Central Province of mainland Papua New Guinea 2019-09-11
Culture and Heritage ceremic lapita papua papua new guinea pot tradeFor over forty years, archaeologists working along Papua New Guinea’s southern coastline have sought evidence for early ceramics and its relationship with Lapita wares of Island Melanesia. Failing to find any such evidence of pottery more than 2000 BP, and largely based on the excavation of eight early pottery-bearing sites during the late 1960s into the early 1970s, synchronous colonization some 2000 BP along 500km of the south Papuan coastline by post-Lapita ceramic manufacturers has been posited. This paper presents conclusive evidence for the resence of Lapita ceramics along the Papuan south coast between c. 2500 and 2900 cal. BP, thereby indicating that current models of colonization by ceramicists for the region need to be rethought. We conclude with a brief reflection as to why these Lapita horizons were missed by previous researchers.
The Hiri in History 2019-09-11
Culture and Heritage hiri hiri trade papua pngIn days gone by some of the Motu-speaking peoples around Port Moresby used to go on annual trading expeditions to the Gulf of Papua. There they would exchange with the inhabitants of that area pots and other valuables for sago and canoe logs. These expeditions were called hiri, and were not only spectacular in terms of the number, nature and size of the sailing craft involved and the cargoes they carried but also very important economically and in other ways to the Motu and others directly or indirectly involved. Despite this importance, however, and despite the fact that the main aspects of this trade have been known for a long time, there are still many aspects of it about which not so much is known, or which have not been recorded. Some of these aspects involve empirical questions which have to do with the day the hiri were organized and operated, particularly at the inter personal level; others are historical questions of unknown depth which can only be answered, if at all, by
painstaking research involving investigators from a number of disciplines.
Karawari caves Precinct 2019-09-11
Land Biodiversity Culture and Heritage cave paintings east sepik province karawari cave papua new guinea rock shelterMidway up the slopes of the Andogoro, Moirutapa, and Kundiman mountains that rise up from the surrounding floodplains and separate East Sepik Province from Enga and Western Highlands Provinces in Papua New Guinea, are the traditional settlements of the Upland Arafundi people (Roscoe & Telban 2004:94). Galleries of stencils
adorn the walls of caves once used as spirit houses and shelters by the Upland Arafundi people. In the limestone caves they buried their dead, initiated young men, and sheltered from their enemies. Common among the galleries of stencils are hands made by blowing, spraying or spitting a mouthful of ochre over an outstretched hand. The hand stencils are enduring personal signatures on the cave walls. These hands and other stencils (e.g. kina shells, cassowary feet and other prints) are yet to be dated but the extensive nature of the painted galleries that adorn the walls of these rock shelters, as well as other living traditions (haus tambarans, carved wood and stone figurines, bark paintings etc.) provide real insight into the culture and symbolic conventions of the semi-nomadic peoples who inhabited the caves.
EXOGENOUS CULTURAL CHANGE IN THE BACKGROUND OF THE GENERATIONAL CHANGE: THE CASE FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2019-09-11
Culture and Heritage cultural change generation change generation gap language papua new guinea pngAn analysis of cultural change and generation gaps in the local community of the Nungon ethnic group in the state of Papua New Guinea will be the subject of the study. This ethnic group came into contact with Europeans for the first time in the mid-1930s. The pace of cultural changes within the community has been gradually increasing. For example, the local animistic cult has been replaced with Christianity, school attendance has been introduced in the villages of Nungon, travel opportunities have become more accessible, and as the mobile signal has recently been introduced, Nungon residents can now connect to the internet and access information about the globalised world. Those who remember the colonial period still live in the community and many of them are still illiterate, with only limited knowledge of Pidgin English, the lingua franca of Papua New Guinea. On the other hand, the youngest generation can study in cities or experiment with social media and share information there. The aim of the paper is not only to show intergenerational differences, but also to document the local history and its ties to particular generations and show the role the generational memory played in illiterate societies
with unwritten history. The only existing written and photographic documents were created by colonial officers. The study will show the transformation of the Nungon community from the time of photographs kept in boxes to the youngest generation, which keeps photographs in mobile phones and shares them on social media.
Coupled climate and sea-level changes deduced from Huon Peninsula coral terraces of the last ice age 2019-09-11
Atmosphere and Climate Land climate change history huon peninsula ice age morobe province pngHuon Peninsula, Papua New Guinea, is a tectonically unstable, uplifting shoreline ringed by emergent coral terraces. The terraces were formed during episodes of rapid sea-level rise when corals constructed large, discrete coral platforms that were subsequently uplifted. Uranium series ages of four prominent Huon Peninsula last glacial (OIS 3) coral terraces coincide with the timing of major North Atlantic climate reversals at intervals of 6000^7000 yr between 30 000 yr and 60 000 yr ago. Terrace elevations, when combined with uplift, indicate 10^15-m high sea-level excursions at these times. We attribute the growth of the terraces directly to sea-level rises arising from ice-calving episodes from major North Atlantic ice-sheets and the Antarctic ice-sheet that precipitated extremes of cold climate called Heinrich events. These periods are associated with major discharges of land-based ice and enhanced concentrations of ice-rafted debris in deep-sea cores. Sea-levels at this time were 60^90 m lower than present.
Oil Palm 2019-09-10
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity palm oil small holdersOil palm prices may hold up in the medium term, with strong demand from India and China. Yet, like other non-oil commodities, oil palm prices are likely to remain volatile, and to experience a long term relative price decline. (Chapter 3). World prices are not the main problem for small farmers in PNG. Three factors are likely to place a ceiling on the economic benefits for small farmers: (i) small farmers remain at the highly competitive end of a large grower market, with little market power, keeping them as ‘price takers’; (ii) a large monopsony (all
consuming), price-fixing corporate mill dominates small farmers, in the PNG ‘nucleus estate and smallholder’ model; and (iii) farmers in the export oriented oil palm business (unlike producers for local markets) are at the bottom end of a very long value chain, where other more powerful participants will always claim the largest ‘slice’ of value in the industry. (Chapter 3). International Finance Institutions (IFIs) – in particular the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank – AusAID and the PNG Government have subsidised and promoted involvement in oil palm in PNG. Their interests (eg. corporate profit, commodification of land and gaining foreign exchange) are not identical to those of small farmers. The IFIs have pushed the interests of foreign-dominated export industries, with less regard for small farmers. (Chapter 4.
Oil palm and small holder farmers 2019-09-10
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity No keyword providedOil palm prices may hold up in the medium term, with strong demand from India and China. Yet, like other non-oil commodities, oil palm prices are likely to remain volatile, and to experience a long term relative price decline. (Chapter 3). 2. World prices are not the main problem for small farmers in PNG. Three factors are likely to place a ceiling on the economic benefits for small farmers: (i) small farmers remain at the highly competitive end of a large grower market, with little market power, keeping them as ‘price takers’; (ii) a large monopsony (all consuming), price-fixing corporate mill dominates small farmers, in the PNG ‘nucleus estate and smallholder’ model; and (iii) farmers in the export oriented oil palm business (unlike producers for local markets) are at the bottom end of a very long value chain, where other more powerful participants will always claim the largest ‘slice’ of value in the industry. (Chapter 3). International Finance Institutions (IFIs) – in particular the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank – AusAID and the PNG Government have subsidised and promoted involvement in oil palm in PNG. Their interests (eg. corporate profit, commodification of land and gaining foreign exchange) are not identical to those of small farmers. The IFIs have
pushed the interests of foreign-dominated export industries, with less regard for small farmers. (Chapter 4)
History of Agriculture 2019-09-10
Land Biodiversity Culture and Heritage No keyword providedThe history of agriculture in PNG is about 10 000 years old. This history is reviewed here in the context of 50 000 years of human occupation of the Australia – New Guinea region. 1 More is known about what has happened nearer to the present, especially since 1870, than about the distant past. Much of the early history (prehistory) of PNG was unknown until about 50 years ago, but since 1959 there has been a lot of research on the prehistory of PNG, with a major focus on agriculture. However, this is a rapidly evolving field of study and our understanding of
the history of agriculture in PNG is still incomplete. The information that is summarised here will be expanded and modified by future research.
Food production, consumption and imports 2019-09-10
Land Biodiversity No keyword providedFood is made up of three major components – proteins, carbohydrates and fats – and each is necessary for growth and healthy living. Although all three provide energy, carbohydrates, which consist of starches and sugars, provide the highest proportion of the food energy (or fuel) that human bodies need to function. Protein, used for building and repairing the body, comes from animal products such as meat, fish, and milk, but also from grains and vegetable foods. Small quantities of fats and oils are also important in a balanced diet. They provide more food energy per gram than either carbohydrates or protein.
First report on compliance of International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for PNG (draft). 2019-09-10
Land Biodiversity No keyword providedNo description provided
Status of management of plant and animal genetic resources in Papua New Guinea 2019-09-10
Land Biodiversity No keyword providedPNG has a diverse and rich resource base for plants, animal and aquaculture genetic resources used for food and agriculture. These resources suppor the livelihood of the majority of rural population in the country. The safeguarding, maintainence and sustainable uses of this genetic diversity is essential for the current as well as livelihood security
Land suitability assessment for selected crops in PNG 2019-09-10
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Inland Waters No keyword providedThe Papua New Guinea Resource Information System (PNGRIS) is a micro-computer-based georeferenced
database containing information on natural resources, population distribution, rural land use, small-holder economic activity and land use potential (Bellamy 1986). It is compiled at 1:500 000 scale for approximately 5000 Resource Mapping Units (RMUs) covering the entire land area of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Two potential applications of PNGRIS are:
1) identification of areas of PNG which, given certain criteria, would be suitable for particular types of land use, and
2) determination of the most suitable type(s) of land use for specific land areas.
PNG Sustainable Agricultural Commodities_Final Report_070616_Clean 2019-09-10
Land Biodiversity No keyword providedPapua New Guinea (PNG) has one of the most significant areas of tropical forest in the world. These forests are, however, under threat from commercial logging, clearing of land for agricultural commodities, mining or the expansion of small-scale agriculture to meet the livelihood needs of the country's largely rural population.
This study, commissioned by the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) REDD+ Readiness project, focuses on assessing the business case for enacting a set of policies and measures to reduce the future impact of key agricultural commodities on forest cover in Papua New Guinea, while allowing for ongoing growth within these sectors.
It finds that while PNG has ambitious plans to increase agriculture production through a combination of increased productivity (by 60%) and increase land under cultivation (by 180%) the balance of these approaches vary by commodity. Developments within the cocoa and coffee sectors are focused on improvements in productivity while the palm oil sector is focused on increasing production through expansion of the area under cultivation and represents the most significant threat to levels of forest cover. Indeed, the area under cultivation estimated at 150,000 ha is already set to more than double in the short term based on expansion of existing projects and increase by 10-fold to 1.5 million ha by 2030 according to government plans.
Food and Agriculture in Papua New Guinea 2019-09-10
No keyword providedAgriculture is the most important activity carried out by the vast majority of Papua New Guineans. For most people, agriculture fills their lives, physically, culturally, economically, socially and nutritionally. Yet agriculture is the most undervalued and misunderstood part of PNG life (see Twenty myths about PNG agriculture, page 1). The reasons for this are partly because mineral and oil exports make PNG comparatively wealthy for a developing
country; partly because agriculture is practised in the countryside, away from towns, and is therefore largely ‘invisible’ to urban people and international visitors; and partly because agriculture is viewed as not being modern’.
PNG Forest cover, log exports and concessions statistics 2019-09-10
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity No keyword providedA summary of various datasets on logging concessions, exports, forest cover are presented here.
ASIA-PACIFIC FORESTRY SECTOR OUTLOOK STUDY II 2019-09-10
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Culture and Heritage No keyword providedPapua New Guinea’s (PNG) forests and forestry have played an important role in the livelihoods of the people of the country for many years. Forests have provided a source for food, fruits and nuts, building materials, medicinal plants, habitats for refuge and a wealth of other services.
Increasingly throughout the years, and more so since the end of the Second World War, forests in the country have been exploited for their wood products, more particularly the timber. While still maintaining the main role of sustaining the livelihoods of rural people, forests have increasingly become the main source of revenue for the people (landowners), the Government and the timber industry.
There are many factors that have impacted on forests and forestry, but the key ones are the increasing population and people’s demands for development – due to lack of basic goods and services in the rural areas where most or all the forests are found. The increasing numbers of people need to be fed and hence more forests are being cleared each year, through shifting cultivation, to make gardens for food.
Bulldozing Progress: Human rights abusses and corruption in Papua New Guinea's large sacle logging industry 2019-09-10
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Culture and Heritage No keyword providedTropical forestry and logging are complex subjects, encompassing a range of diffi cult issues, including land ownership, the sustainability of natural resources, the impact on climate change, the social and economic impact of logging on isolated and relatively untouched, subsistence sector communities, and the protection of the basic rights of the people concerned.
In our increasingly globalised world what happens with forestry and the environment in any country is a matter of international, not just national, interest. This is refl ected in the United Kingdom Government’s international priorities, two of which have relevance to forestry viz:
• Promoting sustainable development and poverty reduction underpinned by human rights, democracy, good governance and protection of the environment; and
• Achieving climate security by promoting a faster transition to a sustainable low carbon global economy.
THE GREAT TIMBER HEIST THE LOGGING INDUSTRY IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2019-09-10
Land Biodiversity Culture and Heritage No keyword providedWith 3.8 million cubic meters of tropical wood exported in 2014, primarily to China, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has become the world’s largest exporter of tropical wood, surpassing Malaysia, which had held the top spot for the
past several decades.
Global Forest Resources Assessment 2015. Country Report Papua New Guinea 2019-09-10
Land Biodiversity No keyword providedFAO, at the request of its member countries, regularly monitors the world´s forests and their management and uses through the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA). This country report is prepared as a contribution to the FAO publication, the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2015 (FRA 2015).
Draft PNG National Ocean Policy- 13th July 2019 2019-09-10
No keyword providedThe development of Papua New Guinea National Oceans Policy is at an important juncture of the country’s history in that we recognize our land resources are gradually being exploited at a rapid pace in achieving our country’s Vision by 2050, responsible sustainable development measure; and, shift of the Government and our communities’ focus into the ocean sector must be embraced as the long term measure- “a No Regrets Option”
The design, planning and development of the PNG National Ocean Policy, is a 10 years policy from 2020 to 2030, a collective effort by all Papua New Guineans and friends after consultations, reviewing and assessing the numerous reports, laws, literature to develop this policy.
Infrastructure expansion challenges sustainable development in Papua New Guinea 2019-09-10
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity No keyword providedThe island of New Guinea hosts the third largest expanse of tropical rainforest on the planet. Papua New Guinea—comprising the eastern half of the island—plans to nearly double its national road network (from 8,700 to 15,000 km) over the next three years, to spur economic growth. We assessed these plans using fine-scale biophysical and environmental data. We identified numerous environmental and socioeconomic risks associated with these projects, including the dissection of 54 critical biodiversity habitats and diminished forest connectivity across large expanses of the island. Key habitats of globally endangered species including Goodfellow’s tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus goodfellowi), Matchie’s tree kangaroo (D. matschiei), and several birds of paradise would also be bisected by roads and opened up to logging, hunting, and habitat conversion. Many planned roads would traverse rainforests and carbon-rich peatlands, contradicting Papua New Guinea’s international commitments to promote low-carbon development and forest conservation for climate-change mitigation. Planned roads would also create new deforestation hotspots via rapid expansion of logging, mining, and oil-palm plantations. Our study suggests that several planned road segments in steep and high-rainfall terrain would be extremely expensive in terms of construction and maintenance costs. This would create unanticipated economic challenges and public debt. The net environmental, social, and economic risks of several planned projects—such as the Epo-Kikori link, Madang-
Baiyer link, Wau-Malalaua link, and some other planned projects in the Western and East Sepik Provinces—could easily outstrip their overall benefits. Such projects should be reconsidered under broader environmental, economic, and social grounds, rather than short-term economic considerations.
Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network data portal 2019-08-29
Coastal and Marine aragonite co2 co2 weighted fugacity ph saturation total co2GOA-ON works to improve our understanding of global ocean acidification conditions and ecosystem responses by making ocean acidification data easily accessible. This data portal contains platforms and products measuring ocean acidification parameters around the world.
GEOSS Portal 2019-08-29
geo map maps satellite spatialThe GEOSS Portal is an online map-based user interface which allows users to discover and access Earth observation data and resources from different providers from all over the world.
The portal is implemented and operated by the European Space Agency and provides a single internet discovery and access point to the ever-growing quantities of heterogeneous collections of Earth observations from satellites, airplanes, drones and in-situ sensors at global, regional and local scales through the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS).
The GEOSS is a social and software ecosystem connecting a large array of observing systems, data systems and processing services to strengthen monitoring of the state of the Earth. It facilitates data and information accessibility and interoperability to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda and the Disaster Risk Reduction.
PacificMap 2019-08-29
map maps spatialThe PacificMap is a platform developed by CSIRO Data61 and the Pacific Data Hub (PDH) in collaboration with the Pacific Community Secretariat (SPC), as part of the Asia - Pacific for Development Initiative (D4D). The PacificMap is a platform for map-based access to spatial data from 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories. It will lower the barrier and enhance access to timely, relevant and useful data for government and non-government organisations, businesses and communities throughout the Pacific.
The PacificMap...
* provides easy access to authoritative and other spatial data to government, business and the public
* facilitates the opening of data by federal, state and local government bodies
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To see what data is available on the Pacific Map, refer to the Data Catalogue in the Pacific Map itself. Click the Add data button and expand a category to browse.
PacGeo 2019-08-29
boundaries buildings climate elevation geology health landcover map maps nature places population spatial transportation waterAn open access geospatial data repository for the Pacific Region providing premier geophysical, geodetic, and marine spatial data sets. Developed through collaboration between the GeoScience, Energy and Maritime Division of the Pacific Community (SPC), University of Sydney, Geoscience Australia (GA), and GRID-Arendal.
Protected Seas 2019-08-29
Coastal and Marine arcgis online high seas map map maps marine managed areas mpa spatialOpen dataset of boundaries and regulations that apply to marine protected areas (MPAs) and fishery management areas in U.S. and international marine waters.
UN Biodiversity Lab 2019-08-29
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine biodiversity carbon climate ecosystem services human impact land cover map maps marine natural hazards protected areas restoration socio-economic spatialThe UN Biodiversity Lab is an online platform that allows policymakers and other partners to access global data layers, upload and manipulate their own datasets, and query multiple datasets to provide key information on the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and nature-based Sustainable Development Goals.
The core mission of the UN Biodiversity Lab is three-fold: to build spatial literacy to enable better decisions, to use spatial data as a vehicle for improved transparency and accountability, and to apply insights from spatial data across sectors to deliver on the Convention on Biological Diversity and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Mapping Ocean Wealth Explorer 2019-08-29
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine blue carbon coastal protection coral reef fisheries mangrove map maps recreation spatial tourismThe Mapping Ocean Wealth data viewer is a live online resource for sharing understanding of the value of marine and coastal ecosystems to people. It includes global maps, regionally-specific studies, reference data, and a number of “apps” providing key data analytics. Maps and apps can be opened according to key themes or geographies. The navigator the left of the maps enables you to add or remove any additional map layers as you explore. Information keys explain how the maps were made and provide additional links. Further information and resources can be found on Oceanwealth.org
- Recreation and Tourism App - Explore the value of healthy ecosystems to the tourism industry
- Natural Coastal Protection App - Discover the coastal protection benefits of coral reefs around the world
- Blue Carbon App - View Mangrove Carbon Storage
- Coral Reef Fisheries App - Learn about the status of coral reef fisheries
- Regional Planning
- Mangrove Restoration
Pacific Catastrophe Risk Assessment and Financing Initiative (PCRAFI) 2019-08-29
aerial bathymetry exposure hazard imagery landuse loss map satellite soil spatial topographyThe Pacific Catastrophe Risk Assessment and Financing Initiative (PCRAFI) aims to provide the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) with disaster risk modeling and assessment tools. It also aims to engage in a dialogue with the PICs on integrated financial solutions for the reduction of their financial vulnerability to natural disasters and to climate change. The initiative is part of the broader agenda on disaster risk management and climate change adaptation in the Pacific region. Additionally, the Pacific Disaster Risk Assessment Project provides 15 countries with disaster risk assessment tools to help them better understand, model, and assess their exposure to natural disasters.
Framework for Pacific Regionalism 2019-08-27
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters framework governance inclusive pacific regionalism regionalismForum Leaders embrace Pacific regionalism as:
The expression of a common sense of identity and purpose, leading progressively to the sharing of institutions, resources, and markets, with the purpose of complementing national efforts, overcoming common constraints, and enhancing sustainable and inclusive development within Pacific countries and territories and for the Pacific region as a whole
Principal objectives are;
• Sustainable development that combines economic social, and cultural development in ways that improve livelihoods and well-being and use the environment sustainably;
• Economic growth that is inclusive and equitable;
• Strengthened governance, legal, financial, and administrative systems; and
• Security that ensures stable and safe human, environmental and political for all
Inform Project Regional Meeting 2019 2019-08-05
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters capacity building inform project regional meetingThe objective of this regional meeting is to build the capacity of the 14 project target countries, with an aim to build an open data community amongst the users of the national data portals and inform outputs. This is intended to improve south-south collaboration, enhance the opportunity for sustainability and increase the feeling of ownership and belonging amongst the project countries.
This will be delivered by real world application of Inform developed processes and tools, focused on a common area to all countries; protected areas.
The 2019 annual Steering Committee meeting will also be convened.
Venue : Sheraton Aggie Greys Hotel & Bungalows, Apia - Samoa
Dates : 19th - 22nd August 2019
energy sector assessment - Asian Development Bank 2019-08-22
Land Biodiversity Inland Waters energy environment png power renewable energyThis report was downloaded from ADB site. Site link https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/linked-documents/CAPE-PNG-6-Ener...
PNG Protected Area 2019-08-20
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine coastal marine papua new guinea png protected areas protected areas 2019 terresterialThis data is downloaded from World Data for Protected Area site. These statistics might differ from those reported officially due to difference in methodologies and datasets used to assess protected area coverage and differences in the base maps used to measure terrestrial and marine area with the updated inventory.
Vision for effective and streamlined reporting in the Pacific 2019-08-18
pacific reporting streamlined reporting visisionA workshop was jointly convened by the Pacificc Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and SPREP in March 2012 in Fiji
to provide a vision for more effective and streamlined reporting in the Pacific region.
National consultations, Papua New Guinea, PIEPSAP project report 11, 26 November 2004 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyBack to office report on the national consultations PIEPSAP held in PNG between 22 - 26 November.
Combining traditional and new fishing techniques: Fisherwomen in Niue, Papua New Guinea and Wallis and Futuna 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos text women in fisheries women-in-fisheriesKronen M. 2008. Combining traditional and new fishing techniques: Fisherwomen in Niue, Papua New Guinea and Wallis and Futuna. SPC Women In Fisheries Information Bulletin 18:11-15.
Solid Waste Management in the Pacific Series (2014) collection of reports 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis series outlines the status of solid waste management in ADB's Pacific member economies and recommends key points for action to address challenges related to solid waste management.
Reports available:
- Cook Islands Country Snapshot
- Fiji Country Snapshot
- Kiribati Country Snapshot
- RMI Country Snapshot
- FSM Country Snapshot
- Nauru Country Snapshot
- Palau Country Snapshot
- PNG Country Snapshot
- Samoa Country Snapshot
- SI Country Snapshot
- Timor -Leste Country Snapshot
- Tonga Country Snapshot
- Tuvalu Country Snapshot
- Vanuatu Country Snapshot
- Appropriate Technologies
- Financial Arrangements
- Institutional arrangements
Referenced reports were accessed from the ADB site - https://www.adb.org/publications/series/solid-waste-management-pacific
Utilisation expérimentale de mollies de culture comme appats vivants pour la pêche au thon à bord du Hatsutori Maru, navire utilisé par la CPS pour le marquage des bonites 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fish tagging fish-tagging fisheries pccos skipjack tuna skipjack-tuna textBryan P.G. 1979. Utilisation expérimentale de mollies de culture comme appats vivants pour la pêche au thon à bord du Hatsutori Maru, navire utilisé par la CPS pour le marquage des bonites. Lettre d'information sur les pêches de la CPS 18:6-8.
Monitoring the Vulnerability and Adaptation of Coastal Fisheries to Climate Change - Northern Manus Outer Islands, Papua New Guinea - Assessment Report No. 2, April–June 2014 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine climatic changes climatic-changes fish surveys fish-surveys fisheries pccos textMoore B., Bakung J., Kiareti A., Liu R., Meombi M., Murray B., Pokana V., Pomat K., Sokou P.. 2015. Monitoring the Vulnerability and Adaptation of Coastal Fisheries to Climate Change - Northern Manus Outer Islands, Papua New Guinea - Assessment Report No. 2, April–June 2014. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community 117 p.
Testing mollies as live bait for tuna fishing aboard the SPC skipjack tagging vessel, Hatsutori Maru 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fish tagging fish-tagging fisheries pccos skipjack tuna skipjack-tuna textBryan P.G. 1979. Testing mollies as live bait for tuna fishing aboard the SPC skipjack tagging vessel, Hatsutori Maru. SPC Fisheries Newsletter 18:6-7.
SPC sustainable energy partnerships brings light and livelihoods 2019-03-17
Built Environment energySPC Media Release, Thursday 12 March 2015.
Two villages in the Oro Province of Papua New Guinea, home to some 1200 people, began to enjoy the benefits of electricity over the weekend, thanks to their partnership with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and a non-governmental organisation (NGO).
The expansion of fisheries in Papua New Guinea: Prospects and problems 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos textKearney, R.E. 1976. The Expansion of fisheries in Papua New Guinea prospects and problems. Noumea: SPC. 21 p.
Pacific Regional Education Framework (PacREF) 2018 - 2030: Moving Towards Education 2030 2019-07-10
education human rights pacific regionalism students sustainable developmentForum Leaders’ Pacific Vision promotes peace, harmony, security, social inclusion, and prosperity where all Pacific people can lead-free and healthy lives. The Framework for Pacific Regionalism represents the Forum Leaders ongoing political commitment to work together as one region in order to achieve this vision. In 2017, Forum Leaders endorsed The Blue Pacific Narrative as the core driver of collective action for advancing the Leaders’ Pacific Vision. This narrative reaffirms our shared ownership of the Pacific Ocean and the connection of all Pacific peoples with their natural resources, environment, and livelihoods, and aims to harness their shared ocean identity, geography and resources to drive positive socio-cultural, political and economic development. The adoption of the Pacific Regional Education Framework (PacREF) 2018 – 2030 by Forum Education Ministers in 2018, outlined a transformative and sustainable regional education agenda aligned with global agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly SDG4, the education goal and Education 2030: Incheon Declaration on Education for All Framework for Action. The PacREF’s four key policy areas of Quality and Relevance, Learning Pathways, Students Outcomes and Wellbeing and Teacher Professionalism will support the Forum Leaders’ Pacific Vision over the next twelve years.
EU-GIZ ACSE, PNG Concept Note: Community-based Solar Farm Project 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe overall objective is to support the socio-economic development of four rural communities in the Rigo
district in the Central Province (Kalo, Mt. Brown-Ward 8, Keapera, Saroa-Keina Villages) and to reduce their vulnerability against
climate change impacts through the provision of reliable, sustainable and clean energy.
Fisheries in the economies of Pacific Island countries and territories 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos textGillett R.E. 2016. Fisheries in the economies of Pacific Island countries and territories. Noumea, New Caledonia: Pacific Community. 684 p.
Ecologie de la pêche de la crevette banane Penaeus merguiensis dans le Golfe de Papouasie : estimation de la production maximale et observations sur l'évolution de la densité 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos shrimp fisheries shrimp-fisheries textEvans C.R., Opnai L.J. 1995. Ecologie de la pêche de la crevette banane Penaeus merguiensis dans le Golfe de Papouasie : estimation de la production maximale et observations sur l'évolution de la densité [Doc. réf. 24]. Noumea, New Caledonia: South Pacific Commission. South Pacific Commission and Forum Fisheries Agency Workshop on the Management of South Pacific Inshore Fisheries, Noumea, New Caledonia, 1995. 1 p.
PNG Electricity Regulatory Contract 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPNG Electricity Regulatory Contract. 1 January 2013 - 31st December 2017. Final copy.
Pacific Lighthouses: Renewable Energy Roadmapping for Islands - IRENA 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyIRENAs multi-faceted work in the region is reflected in Pacific Lighthouses: Renewable Energy Roadmapping for Islands. The main report, intended to provide a framework for further action, is supported by 15 reports on specific islands and a document detailing hybrid
power systems for the Pacific. Together, these reports identify key concepts, challenges and best practices for the accelerated uptake of renewable energy in the
region. The aim is to provide island governments and, indeed, all stakeholders, with baseline information to assist in the development of local renewable energy deployment roadmaps, as well as strengthening the implementation of regional initiatives. IRENA’s Pacific Lighthousesset of reports aims to provide a better understanding of current energy conditions in the Pacific Islands region and to facilitate the continued assessment of challenges and opportunities for the deployment of RE in island environments. The set also constitutes an IRENA input for the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States to be held in Samoa, 1-4 September 2014.
Energy and Poverty in the Pacific Island Countries: Challenges and the Way Forward 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by the UNDP. The report highlights that access to affordable and sustainable sources of energy has strong linkages with the reduction of poverty/hardship, i.e. if poverty/hardship reduction is an objective, then the provision of energy is an essential prerequisite. In the PICs, where poverty/hardship is often viewed as the lack of access to basic services, opportunities and adequate resources, the case for energy provisioning and access is particularly strong. Provision of essential social services such as health and primary education require energy services. In addition, energy services have positive impacts on gender, the environment and provide an improved quality of life. Furthermore, in many cases the provision of modern energy sources increases the opportunities for income generation.
Keywords: UNDP, Energy and poverty, energy services, gender
Estimates of longline billfish catch in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine billfish fisheries billfish-fisheries fisheries longlines (fishery equipment) longlines-fishery-equipment longlining (fisheries) longlining-fisheries pccos text tuna fisheries tuna-fisheriesWilliams P.G., Bigelow K. 1998. Estimates of longline billfish catch in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean [WP 27]. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Standing Committe on Tuna and Billfish, Honolulu, Hawaii, 28 May - 6 June 1998, 11th. 14 p.
Papua New Guinea Climate Change (Management) Act 2015 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyAct No.19 of 2015. Certified on 20 November 2015.
This act was prepared by Papua New Guinea Government. The act was prepared to provide for the regulatory framework to -
a. promote and manage climate compatible development through climate change mitigation and adaptation activities; and
b. implement any relevant obligations of the state under applicable rules of international law and international agreements related to climate change; and
c. establish Papua New Guinea's Designated National Authority or an equivalent entity for the purposes of the Kyoto Protocol and any such other or subsequent arrangements or agreements made under the Kyoto protocol.
Pacific Fuel Price Monitor 2017 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report captures the 2017 yearly, Pacific Fuel Price Monitor. Reviews are based on analysis of Means of Platts Singapore(MOPS), Benchmark Saudi Aramco LPG prices(sourced from 3MCO) and Pacific Fuel Prices on an annual average (source from Pacific Island countries)
Climate Change Baseline Assessment - Northern Manus Outer Islands - Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine climatic changes climatic-changes fisheries pccos textMoore B., Siaosi F., Lalavanua W., Simpson R., Magron F., Bertram I., Chapman L. 2012. Climate Change Baseline Assessment - Northern Manus Outer Islands - Papua New Guinea. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community. 117 p.
Performance Benchmarking for Pacific Power Utilities report, June 2015:Baseline year of Study - 2012 Fiscal Year 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report is a publication of the Pacific Power Association (PPA). The report is based upon the 2012 fiscal reporting year relevant to each utility. Presents the results of the 3rd successive annual assessment of Pacific electricity utility performance since the initiative resumed in 2011. Report prepared by PPA with technical support from the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF).
Report was sourced from the PPA website - http://www.ppa.org.fj/publication-report/
Keywords - Utilities benchmarking report, PPA benchmarking report, 2012 PPA benchmarking report
Enhanced production of oceanic dimethylsulfide resulting from CO2-induced grazing activity in a high CO2 world 2019-06-12
abundance biogeochemistry biological-response brcommunity field mesocosms multiple-factors north-pacific oaiccnoanswer ocean-acidification otherprocess temperatureOceanic dimethylsulfide (DMS) released to the atmosphere affects the Earth's radiation budget through the production and growth of cloud condensation nuclei over the oceans. However, it is not yet known whether this negative climate feedback mechanism will intensify or weaken in oceans characterized by high CO(2) levels and warm temperatures. To investigate the effects of two emerging environmental threats (ocean acidification and warming) on marine DMS production, we performed a perturbation experiment in a coastal environment. Two sets of CO(2) and temperature conditions (a pCO(2) of approximately 900 ppmv at ambient temperature conditions, and a pCO(2) of approximately 900 ppmv at a temperature approximately 3 degrees C warmer than ambient) significantly stimulated the grazing rate and the growth rate of heterotrophic dinoflagellates (ubiquitous marine microzooplankton). The increased grazing rate resulted in considerable DMS production. Our results indicate that increased grazing-induced DMS production may occur in high CO(2) oceans in the future.
A roadmap for coastal fisheries and marine aquaculture for Papua New Guinea: 2017-2026 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine aquaculture fisheries pccos textAnon. 2017. A roadmap for coastal fisheries and marine aquaculture for Papua New Guinea: 2017-2026. 20 p.
Papua New Guinea National Communication (1st & 2nd) 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPNG National Communications submitted to the UNFCCC. Document downloaded from: http://unfccc.int/national_reports/non-annex_i_natcom/submitted_natcom/items/653.php
Survey of consumer awareness and use of energy rating labels in PICs: REGIONAL REPORT 2019-03-17
Built Environment energySPC commissioned Tebbutt Research to undertake the survey of consumer awareness and use of energy rating labels in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). The survey was completed in 10 PICs during December 2016, January 2017 and February 2017:
- Fiji,
- Cook Islands,
- Kiribati,
- Niue,
- Papua New Guinea,
- Samoa,
- Solomon Islands,
- Tonga,
- Tuvalu, and
- Vanuatu.
This report is one of the deliverables for the project. It summarises the key findings for the region, showing results comparing each of the ten countries.
Key Words: Tebbutt Research, Energy rating labels, survey, PALS project, SPC, Australian government
National Fisheries Report - Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos textKumoru, L. 2004. National Fisheries Report - Papua New Guinea [NFR-21]. Noumea, New Caledonia: SPC, Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Standing Committee on Tuna and Billfish, Majuro, Marshall Islands, 8-18 August 2004, 17th. 9 p.
Preliminary results of fishing trials with arrowhead fish traps in Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos textDalzell P., Aini J.W. 1987. Preliminary results of fishing trials with arrowhead fish traps in Papua New Guinea. SPC Fisheries Newsletter 41:34-40.
Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (Phase 2) - PEEP2 Final Report on Green Hotels Rating Schemes 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis document addresses one of the activities under Output 2 of the PEEP2 Project – Development of Energy Efficiency Policies and Procedures, which aims to establish energy efficiency best practices for the hospitality sector, including a recommendation to adopt a green hotels rating scheme in the PDMCs. To this end, the PEEP2 team has undertaken a study of green hotels ratings schemes, in order to recommend one such rating scheme for adoption. This recommendation is accompanied with a proposed framework for adoption that discusses a roadmap for implementation, the institutional structure, and possible avenues for funding mechanisms.
PEEP2 website: http://www.ee-pacific.net/
keywords: PEEP2, PEEP 2, IIEC, green hotel
Reports for the project to "Update the FAESP energy security indicators: 2009-2015" 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe 3rd phase of the “Technical assistance to update the energy security indicators for the framework for action on energy security in the Pacific“ began in October 2013 with the aim to:
- To strengthen SPC’s capacity, as lead regional energy agency to compile accurate, reliable and consistent energy security indicators for the period 2010 to 2012 for all 14 FICs in a timely manner
- To support effective energy sector management and decision making in the PICs, by enabling access by national energy offices, other national stakeholders and CROPs, other regional agencies and development partners to accurate, reliable and consistent regional energy security data for the past three years, including analysis of trends over time, comparison with baseline and analysis of key indicators
- To assess the effectiveness and impacts of the FAESP IPESP, in terms of works completed and as measured with the energy security indicators.
During the course of the project implemenatation, SPC was further provided with the responsibility to be the interim host of the Pacific Regional Data Repository for Sustainable Energy for ALL (PRDR SE4ALL) in April 2014 during the Regional Transport and Energy Ministerial Meeting. This led SPC to further request EUEI PDF in June 2014 to support progress the implementatiion of the PRDR SE4ALL initiative. This was gracefully approved to acomodate the request with the project implementatiion timeline extended to March 2015. As a result of the added request an ammended contract was signed in August 2014 which further captures an additional aim as follows:
- To support SPC progress the implementation of the PRDR SE4ALL initiative looking at the development of the PRDR Portal and strengthening the buy-in to the PRDR SE4ALL initiative in selected PICs.
However the project was not completed by March 2015 and was on stand still for 10 months, which was than progressed from February to October 2016.
The European Union Energy initiative partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEI PDF) has been kind enough to co-fund much of the work to date including providing USD 100,000 in funds to support SPC technical assitance efforts to the the PICs.
Pacific Region Electricity Bills, Comparison Report 2013 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPacific Region Electricity Bills - Comparison Report 2013 for the electricity sector. Report published by the Vanuatu Utility Regulatory Authority (URA). URA conducted an analysis of bills, electricity tariff for electricity customers across the Pacific. This reports provides the summary of the findings.
The aim of this paper is to provide a comparison of electricity costs paid by customers in Vanuatu with
different countries across the Pacific region. This is based on publicly available information on electricity rates
for different utilities, and includes all applicable taxes and fees.
Source: http://www.ura.gov.vu/
Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (Phase 2) - PEEP2 Summary Report on Assessment of Energy Efficient Technologies for the Pacific 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyReport prepared for Asian Development Bank, by International Institute for Energy Conservation - Asia. 5 countries are part of this PEEP2 programme: Cook Islands, PNG, Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu. In these Pacific Developing Member Countries (PDMCs) , a number of new/innovative end-use technologies are likely to be applicable for improving energy efficiency in a cost-effective manner as well as reducing energy use and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. The purpose is to identify and assess a range of applicable energy efficient low carbon technologies for the five PDMCs.
In this regard, energy efficient technology options for the following types of technologies were evaluated:
a) Small Air Conditioning (AC) Technologies - wind, split, split plus inverter & solar air conditioning systems
b) Medium and Large Air Conditioning Technologies - VRV/VRF, reciprocating, screw, scroll chilers, HVAC systems with VFD
c) Water Heating Technologies - heat water pump heaters, solar , gas water heaters
d) Lighting Technologies
The project team identified the various energy efficient technologies that are applicable in the PDMCs and this summary report presents findings of the assessment of these technologies. The evaluated technologies were assessed based on Cost of Conserved Energy (CCE), Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) using a generic spreadsheet model. The evaluation of the proposed energy efficient technologies was undertaken for two scenarios, namely, (i) replacement of old technologies by new technologies, and (ii) purchase of new technologies for new installations.
Keywords: PEEP2
Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (Phase 2) - PEEP2 Assessment of Medium and Large Air - Conditioning Technologies in the Commercial and Public Buildings in the Pacific 2019-03-17
Built Environment energy. This report presents results of assessment of medium and large AC technologies used in commercial and public buildings in the Pacific countries. The air-conditioning technologies assessed are: Variable Refrigerant Volume/Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRV/VRF) systems, Reciprocating Chillers, Screw Chillers, Scroll Chillers and Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) units with and without Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). Other smaller systems were assessed and their results have been presented in other complementing reports. Evaluated technologies were assessed based on Cost of Conserved Energy (CCE), Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) using a generic spreadsheet model.
The evaluation of the proposed energy efficient technologies was undertaken for two scenarios, namely, (i) replacement of old technologies with new technologies, and (ii) purchase of new technologies for new installations.
Keywords: peep2, air conditioning, AC, energy efficient technology
How to read the energy label - Air Conditioners Brochure 2018 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe following brochure was developed as part of the Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards Programme in March 2018.
Energy labelling and MEPS for appliances are used in over 80 countries around the world to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emission. Pacific Island countries and territories risked being left behind to become a dumping ground for inefficient appliances, so in 2012 the SPC started a project to help Pacific Island countries set up their own energy labeling and MEPS programmes.
The Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards (PALS) Programme is part of SPC’s approach to increasing sustainable economic development through improved energy efficiency.
Pacific Island countries such as Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu are part of the PALS Programme. These countries are implementing energy labelling and MEPS for refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and lighting; though at different stages. A lot of work and effort is put into drafting appropriate legislation, regulations, seeking appropriate endorsements and collaboration between sectors and agencies.
Pacific Environment Community (PEC) Fund Profiles 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyAttached in this record are the 14 PEC Fund country profiles. Downloaded from the Pacific Islands Forum website: http://www.forumsec.org/pages.cfm/strategic-partnerships-coordination/pacific-environment-community-pec-fund.html
PIEPSAP End of Project Report: Concept, Results, Lessons Learnt and Outlook. 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPIEPSAP end of project report.
National energy policy & rural electrification policy-second workshop, 5-7 April 2006, PIEPSAP project report 42, 15 May 2006 2019-03-17
Built Environment energySecond consultation workshop held between 5 - 7 April 2006 on PNG's National Energy Policy and Rural Electrification Policy.
Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (Phase 2) PEEP2 - Final Report 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyFinal Report for the PEEP 2 Project.
Microsensor studies on from a natural CO seep: implications of morphology on acclimation to low pH 2019-06-12
algae biological-response field ocean-acidification photosynthesis physiology south-pacific ventsLow seawater pH can be harmful to many calcifying marine organisms, but the calcifying macroalgae Padina spp. flourish at natural submarine carbon dioxide seeps where seawater pH is low. We show that the microenvironment created by the rolled thallus margin of Padina australis facilitates supersaturation of CaCO3 and calcification via photosynthesis-induced elevated pH. Using microsensors to investigate oxygen and pH dynamics in the microenvironment of P. australis at a shallow CO2 seep, we found that, under saturating light, the pH inside the microenvironment (pHME) was higher than the external seawater (pHSW) at all pHSW levels investigated, and the difference (i.e., pHME - pHSW) increased with decreasing pHSW (0.9 units at pHSW 7.0). Gross photosynthesis (Pg) inside the microenvironment increased with decreasing pHSW, but algae from the control site reached a threshold at pH 6.5. Seep algae showed no pH threshold with respect to Pg within the pHSW range investigated. The external carbonic anhydrase (CA) inhibitor, acetazolamide, strongly inhibited Pg of P. australis at pHSW 8.2, but the effect was diminished under low pHSW (6.4-7.5), suggesting a greater dependence on membrane-bound CA for the dehydration of HCO3- ions during dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) uptake at the higher pHSW. In comparison, a calcifying green alga, Halimeda cuneata f. digitata, was not inhibited by AZ, suggesting efficient bicarbonate transport. The ability of P. australis to elevate pHME at the site of calcification and its strong dependence on carbonic anhydrase may explain why it can thrive at low pHSW.
Performance Benchmarking for Pacific Power Utilities report, December 2011: Baseline year of study - 2010 Fiscal Year 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPerfomance benchmarking study for Pacific Island power utilities - 20 utilities. The last study of such kind was undertaken a decade ago. The current study adopts same basic indicators in the ealier effort, but additional indicators added to include grid-connected renewable systems, utility energy efficiencies, electricity suppply to grids from independent suppliers and others. Study coordinated by Pacific Power Association.
Report was sourced from the PPA website - http://www.ppa.org.fj/publication-report/
Keywords - Utilities benchmarking report, PPA benchmarking report, 2010 PPA benchmarking report
Annual work plan 2006, PIEPSAP project report 40, January 2006 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPIEPSAP Project Annual Work Plan for 2006.
Papua New Guinea's Sepik River salt fish industry 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos textGlucksman J. 1978. Papua New Guinea's Sepik River salt fish industry. SPC Fisheries Newsletter 17:22-28.
Fisheries ecology of the white banana prawn Penaeus merguiensis in the Gulf of Papua: estimates of sustainable yields and observations on trends in abundance [BP 24] 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos shrimp fisheries shrimp-fisheries textEvans C.R., Opnai L.J. 1995. Fisheries ecology of the white banana prawn Penaeus merguiensis in the Gulf of Papua: estimates of sustainable yields and observations on trends in abundance [BP 24]. Noumea, New Caledonia: South Pacific Commission. South Pacific Commission and Forum Fisheries Agency Workshop on the Management of South Pacific Inshore Fisheries, Noumea, New Caledonia, 1995. 48 p.
Public-Private Partnership Monitor 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis publication provides information on the PPP business environment in nine ADB developing member countries to help public sector policy makers improve private sector participation in infrastructure projects.
The first edition of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Monitor tracks the development of the PPP business environment as well as the challenges of doing PPPs in nine of the ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs): Bangladesh, the People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. It is divided into four main categories: Regulatory Framework, Institutional Capacity for Implementation, PPP Market Maturity, and Financial Facilities. The PPP Monitor aims to increase the level and quality of private sector participation in infrastructure in the ADB's DMCs by serving as an active platform for dialogue between the public and private sectors.
Samoa Mission - Back-to Office Report: Progress Control PIEPSAP and Project Steering Committee 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyBack-to-office report on the progress of the PIEPSAP and the Project Steering Committee meeting.
Papua New Guinea country report : profiles and results from survey work at Andra, Tsoilaunung, Sideia, and Panapompom (June to November 2006) 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine coral reef fisheries coral-reef-fisheries fisheries marine invertebrate populations marine resources marine-invertebrate-populations marine-resources pccos reef fisheries reef-fisheries textFriedman K., Kronen M., Pinca S., Magron F., Boblin P., Pakoa K., Awira R., Chapman L. 2009. Papua New Guinea country report : profiles and results from survey work at Andra, Tsoilaunung, Sideia, and Panapompom (June to November 2006). Pacific Regional Oceanic and Coastal Fisheries Development Programme (PROCFish/C/CoFish). Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). 471 p.
Overview of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean tuna fisheries, 2002 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos text tuna fisheries tuna-fisheriesWilliams, P.G. 2003. Overview of the western and central Pacific Ocean tuna fisheries, 2002 [GEN-1]. Noumea, New Caledonia: SPC, Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Standing Committee on Tuna and Billfish, Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, 9-16 July 2003, 16th. 17 p.
Carbon turnover rates in the One Tree Island reef: a 40-year perspective 2019-06-12
biological-response brcommunity calcification chemistry field ocean-acidification photosynthesis respiration south-pacificDuring November–December 2009 community rates of gross photosynthesis (Pg), respiration (R) and net calcification (Gnet) were estimated from low-tide slack water measurements of dissolved oxygen, dissolved inorganic carbon and total alkalinity at the historical station DK13 One Tree Island reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Compared to measurements made during the 1960s–1970s at DK13 in the same season, Pg increased from 833 to 914 mmol O2˙m−2˙d−1 and Pg:R increased from 1.14 to 1.30, indicating that the reef has become more autotrophic. In contrast, Gnet decreased from 133 mmol C˙m−2˙d−1 to 74 ± 24 mmol C˙m−2˙d−1. This decrease stems primarily from the threefold increase in nighttime CaCO3 dissolution from −2.5 mmol˙m−2˙h−1 to −7.5 mmol˙m−2˙h−1. Comparison of the benthic community survey results from DK13 and its vicinity conducted during this study and in studies from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s suggest that there have been no significant changes in the live coral coverage during the past 40 years. The reduced Gnet most likely reflects the almost threefold increase in dissolution rates, possibly resulting from increased bioerosion due to changes in the biota (e.g., sea cucumbers, boring organisms) and/or from greater chemical dissolution produced by changing abiotic conditions over the past 40 years associated with climate change, such as increased temperatures and ocean acidification. However, at this stage of research on One Tree Island the effects of these changes are not entirely understood.
Performance Benchmarking for Pacific Power Utilities report, March 2013: Baseline year of Study - 2011 Fiscal Year 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyAnnual benchmarking is a mechanism for better information collection and decision making within power utilities, and assisting the improvement of operational efficiency, service delivery and overall performance.
During 2012, 22 Pacific Island power utilities participated in the second of a programme of annual performance benchmarking studies. This year’s benchmarking employed the same indicators established by the 2011 study – itself the first benchmarking assessment to be carried out in more than a decade.
Comparisons of the most recent results (for 2011 utility operations) with those of the previous study (for 2010 utility operations) were made, including those for the set of expanded indicators agreed as the baseline. The analysis was further extended to include a self-assessment of data reliability and more information on utility cost structure. Where possible, comparisons with international benchmarking studies of small and island utilities were updated.
The scope of the work in 2012 specifically addressed previous recommendations directed at improving the quality of information and the usefulness of benchmarking to participants. These recommendations were recognised in the design of the questionnaire and indicator set, the conduct of a benchmarking workshop for attendants of the Pacific Power Association (PPA) Conference Engineers Workshop in Vanuatu in July 2012, an updated benchmarking manual, and provision of funding for utility visits to assist in data validation and the development of performance improvement plans.
Annual benchmarking efforts continue to be coordinated by the PPA with financial assistance from development partners through the Sydney-based Pacific Infrastructure Advisory Center (PIAC) under an agreement between the PPA, PIAC and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), which coordinates Pacific regional energy matters. All PPA members were invited to participate, with one additional confirmed participant increasing the benchmark group to 22 utilities.
The report covers for the reference year of 2011.
Report was sourced from the PPA website - http://www.ppa.org.fj/publication-report/
Keywords - Utilities benchmarking report, PPA benchmarking report, 2011 PPA benchmarking report
2018 Quarter 1: Pacific Fuel Price Monitor (PFPM) 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report captures the Pacific Fuel Price Monitor for the first quarter (Jan -March 2018). Reviews are based on analysis of Means of Platts Singapore(MOPS), Benchmark Saudi Aramco LPG prices(sourced from 3MCO) and Pacific Fuel Prices on an quarterly average (source from Pacific Island countries).
The report captures:
- regional retail fuel prices
- unleaded motor gasoline prices (mogas)
- automotive diesel oil (ADO) prices
- kerosene prices
- liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
- Exchange Rates
Documents are prepared by the Pacific Community - Georesources and Energy Programme.
Keywords: Petroleum, fossil fuel, price, monitor, fuel price monitor, PFPM
Pacific Lighthouses - Hybrid Power Systems 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report focuses on identifying the key concepts, challenges and best practises needed to increase renewable energy uptake on Pacific Islands through hybrid RE and diesel powered systems. A model of solar PV integration in the Tongatapu diesel-powered grid is included in the report.
Organic carbon flux in Shiraho coral reef (Ishigaki Island, Japan) 2019-06-12
101594pangaea717727 biogeochemistry chemistry field north-pacific oaiccdb ocean-acidificationOrganic carbon flux and community production rates were estimated on Shiraho coral reef (Ishigaki Island, Japan) from 19 to 26 September 1998. The daily net community production (Pn) and respiration rate (R) during the study period were 3 to 79 and 596 mmolC m-2 d-1, respectively. This resulted in a daily gross community production (Pg) of 599 to 675 mmolC m-2 d-1. The variation of Pn associated with the uncertainty of the curve fitting parameters of light response curves for photosynthesis was estimated using an error propagation formula. The averaged Pn ± SE was 36 ± 12 mmolC m-2 d-1 (n = 23), indicating that the Pn was significantly positive (t-test, p \textless 0.05). The apparent fluxes of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and particulate organic carbon (POC) on the reef were estimated as 30 to 36 and 5 to 7 mmolC m-2 d-1, respectively; The sum of which was comparable with the Pn during the study period. The sediment trap study conducted at 1 km off the reef and 40 m depth showed that the vertical flux of POC was 1.0 mmolC m-2 d-1. The results indicated that 6 to 7 % of the Pg was exported to offshore and about 14 to 20% of the POC exported from the reef flat and 0.2% of the Pg reached 1 km off and 40 m depth.
Pacific Energy Update 2018 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe 14 developing member countries (DMCs) of the Pacific Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) cover a wide diversity.
Green Economy in a Blue World - Pacific Perspectives 2012 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by the ESCAP. This publication was prepared under the overall guidance of Iosefa Maiava, Head, ESCAP Pacific Office. The lead authors were, listed alphabetically, Jillian Campbell, Shaswat Sapkota, David Smith, Helen Tavola, and Timothy Westbury.
La pêche et les femmes de Niue, de Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée et de Wallis et Futuna : un mariage de tradition et de modernité 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos text women in fisheries women-in-fisheriesKronen M. 2008. La pêche et les femmes de Niue, de Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée et de Wallis et Futuna : un mariage de tradition et de modernité. HINA, les femmes et la pêche, Bulletin d'information de la CPS 18:11-15
Pacific Fuel Price Monitors, 2014 - 2016 2019-03-17
Built Environment energySeries of Pacific Fuel Monitors produced on a quarterly basis from 2014 - 2015. Captures:
- regional retail fuel prices
- unleaded motor gasoline prices (mogas)
- automotive diesel oil (ADO) prices
- kerosene prices
- liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
- international market pricing trends
- regional fuel specification.
Documents are prepared by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community - Petroleum Advisory Service.
Keywords: petroleum, fossil fuel, price, monitor, fuel price monitor, pfpm
Pocket statistical Summary = Résumé statistique de poche: 2018 2019-04-01
Culture and Heritage statistics textAnon. 2018. Pocket statistical Summary = Résumé statistique de poche: 2018. Noumea, New Caledonia: Pacific Community.
An oral account of overfishing and habitat destruction at Pororan Island, Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries fishery management fishery-management fishes pccos textLokani P. 1995. An oral account of overfishing and habitat destruction at Pororan Island, Papua New Guinea [BP 4]. Noumea, New Caledonia: South Pacific Commission. South Pacific Commission and Forum Fisheries Agency Workshop on the Management of South Pacific Inshore Fisheries, Noumea, New Caledonia, 1995. 12 p.
LPG and Natural Gas as Alternative Energy Sources for the Pacific 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe study assesses the potential and economic feasibility of LPG, LNG or CNG to meet medium term energy needs in PICTs. It considers the end-use applications of power generation, process heating, maritime transport, land transport, cooking and water heating. The existing fuels considered for substitution include heavy fuel oil (HFO), diesel, gasoline, kerosene and biomass.
International aviation fuel is excluded because gas does not offer a technologically viable alternative to aviation fuel at this stage.
The research phase of the study consisted of desk research; in-country research in Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), New Caledonia, Tonga and Vanuatu; and consultations with government officials and industry representatives. Twenty countries and territories were included1. The consultations with government and industry representatives were crucial because they indicated the most likely scenarios or entry points, and the implications of different decisions that have been (or might be) made by individual countries. Data has been aggregated from the best available sources at the time of writing, though there are some data gaps.
The report presents scenarios and possible situations and reflects the collective understanding at the time the information was being collated. The hypothetical scenarios include one for LPG in air conditioning and two for fuel substitution with LNG or CNG.
Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (Phase 2) - Energy Efficiency Guidelines for Street Lighting in the Pacific 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe Energy Efficiency Guidelines for Street Lighting in the Pacific were designed in accordance with the specific needs and requirements of the PDMCs, which have limited resources due to their geographical placement. The utilities, public and private sectors have limited experience in developing and implementing energy efficiency projects capable of making considerable impact in the region.
These guidelines were designed taking the above factors into consideration, and are intended to significantly reduce costs, save energy, and lower GHG emissions. These guidelines employ a simple and effective approach for achieving such reductions; they provide guidance on how utility and municipal staff can improve the energy efficiency and performance of street and public lighting. They also provide methods for reducing the operation and maintenance costof public lighting in order to ensure on-going quality and functionality.
These guidelines employ a simple and effective approach for achieving such reductions; they provide guidance on how utility and municipal staff can improve the energy efficiency and performance of street and public lighting. They also provide methods for reducing the operation and maintenance cost of public lighting in order to ensure on-going quality and functionality. These guidelines provide a range of easy to follow techniques and methodologies on the different steps in design, installation and maintenance of energy efficient street lighting in the Pacific.
Management of beche-de-mer fisheries in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos sea cucumbers sea-cucumbers textLokani P., Polon P., Lari R. 1996. Management of beche-de-mer fisheries in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. SPC Beche-de-mer Information Bulletin 8:7-11.
Country Report for Papua New Guinea - Technical Analysis of Appliance Markets to Support the Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards (PALS) Programme 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report is prepared by the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEEP) partnership. The objective of this study is to analyse the characteristics of major appliance and lighting products and markets in Papua New Guinea (PNG), in order to inform and support decision making on the most suitable Standards & Labelling (S&L) strategy for PNG. The electrical appliance information presented in this section is based on data provided by the PNG National Statistical Office and covers the most common electrical appliances in the country. This report provides analysis on the country of origin of electrical appliances based on import value and import unit data. Using number of units imported is a more accurate way of determining the market share of each country as the import value share is influenced by exchange rates and equipment costs, i.e. the average electrical equipment import value from Australia/New Zealand and Europe are typically higher than that of the People’s Republic of China (China).
Energy Division Mission to Papua New Guinea 8-12 February 2000 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyAn energy database training workshop to introduce the modified database structure and to provide training in the inputting and
management of energy data. Held in PNG from 8- 12 February 2000.
Geothermal Power Potential of Selected Pacific Nations 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report has been prepared by the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited (GNS Science) exclusively for and under contract to Ministry of Research Science and Technology. This desktop study provides an overview of the geothermal potential of selected Pacific islands and territories. It has been based on an initial literature review of 20 Pacific countries and then a subsequent more detailed review of five Pacific countries, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga and the Northern Mariana Islands. The report provides information on the geology and known geothermal features in each of the selected nations or territory’s, combined with a summary of energy demand, and potential for geothermal development.
Pocket statistical Summary = Résumé statistique de poche: 2015 2019-04-01
Culture and Heritage economics statistics textAnon. 2015. Pocket statistical Summary = Résumé statistique de poche: 2015. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
Quantification of the Power System Energy Losses in Southern Pacific Utilities - Consolidated Report 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyKEMA was contracted by the Pacific Power Association to conduct an energy efficiency study called "Quantification of the Power System Energy Losses in Southern Pacific Utilities" for 10 Southern Pacific Islands.
This Consolidated Report gives an overview of the major findings of the study.
The ten (10) utility island systems studied were the following:
- Electric Power Corporation (EPC), Samoa
- Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA), Fiji
- Niue Power Corporation (NPC), Niue
- Nauru Utilities Corporation (NUC), Nauru
- PNG Power LTD (PPL), Papua New Guinea – Port Moresby system
- Public Utilities Board (PUB), Kiribati – Tarawa Atoll
- Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA), Solomon Islands
- Te Aponga Uira O Tumu -Te-Varovaro (TAU), Cook Islands
- Tuvalu Electricity Corporation (TEC), Tuvalu - Funafuti
- Tonga Power Limited (TPL), Tonga
Report was sourced from the PPA website at the following link: http://www.ppa.org.fj/publication-report/
Effect of water temperature on the survival and growth of endobenthic Holothuria scabra (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) juveniles reared in outdoor ponds 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos sea cucumbers sea-cucumbers textLavitra T., Fohy N., Gestin P.-G., Rasolofonirina R., Eeckhaut I. 2010. Effect of water temperature on the survival and growth of endobenthic Holothuria scabra (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) juveniles reared in outdoor ponds. SPC Beche-de-Mer Information Bulletin 30:25-28.
EU PacTVET ANNUAL REPORT YEAR 2 - 2016 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyAddress from the Team Leader of the European Union Pacific Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project.
Year 2 started on a positive note with the signing of the Finance Agreement between USP and SPC and the full recruitment of all project staff in August, 2015.
In addition, under the Global Project Management component, a total of 6 internships were offered over the course of year 2. The internships comprised 3-month attachments with time shared between USP and SPC.
The Coordination Committee met 5 times over the reporting period and has proved to be a very positive mechanism to promote the communication, progress reporting and timely and efficient guidance to project issues.
The Communications strategy was refined since the last reporting period and continued to be successfully implemented in providing media coverage for project activities. There is now a project website as part of the wider Pacific Regional Data Repository (PRDR) Sustainable Energy For All (SE4All) database. Additionally, there is a project Facebook page which already has over 200 followers.
Major activities of the project within the reporting period were extensively covered through FB as well as on print media. Under Results Area 1, the training needs consultations for all 15 P-ACP countries was finalised in end-September.
The first three-way agreement between SPC, USP and the Republic of Timor Leste’s National Directorate for Climate Change was signed in September. Two consultancies were undertaken for the project within the reporting period to support the training needs assessment.
Two further events were attended/organised by the project team in efforts to discuss the skills and competencies to be included in the CCA/DRR qualifications. The project inception meeting was held on October 8-9, 2015 in Suva, Fiji. At this meeting, endorsement was obtained on country TNGA priorities and there was consensus for the development of regional qualifications in Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Energy.
As part of Results Area 2, the project engaged the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC) from August 2015 to lead the development of the CCA and SE qualifications. The Industry Standards Advisory Committees (ISAC) for both SE and CCA were set up and included regional representation to deliberate on the content of the qualifications.
Regional participation was possible via an on-line system called “Basecamp”. The final meeting of the regional ISAC was held from 16-19th May, 2016 with three global firsts including provisional regional rather than national agreement on government sanctioned qualifications; development of formal qualifications at levels 1-4 (on the Pacific Qualifications Framework) which cover the subject areas of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, and the recognition and professionalization of a “Resilience Sector” via the creation of a Pacific Regional Federation of Resilience Professionals.
The PRFRP is the forum/network at regional/international level linking trainers and educators as well at the industry personnel for accreditation and quality assurance aspect of Resilience qualifications.
Papua New Guinea, 2011, Energy Strategic Review 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyReport captures PNG overview, energy overview, ciriticaly energy related problems, policies to implement priorities. Energy overview captures the following:
- Current energy demand - sourced from APEC energy database
- Energy demand by fuel type, total electricity generation by fuel type,energy demand by economic sector (residential & commercial, transport, industry, agriculture), projected energy demand.
- Energy supply
- Energy institutions
- Recent energy plans and policies
Keywords: PNG, review, generation, energy demand, policies, APEC
Papua New Guinea: national statistics office 2018-11-09
Culture and Heritage statistics textAnon. 2002. Papua New Guinea: national statistics office. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community. 34 p.
The effect of seawater CO2 concentration on growth of a natural phytoplankton assemblage in a controlled mesocosm experiment 2019-06-12
101594pangaea718850 abundance biological-response brcommunity community-composition field growth kim2006a mesocosms north-pacific oaiccdb ocean-acidification otherprocessWe examine the effects of seawater PCO2 concentration of 25, 41, and 76 kPa (250, 400, and 750 mu atm) on the growth rate of a natural assemblage of mixed phytoplankton obtained from a carefully controlled, 14-d mesocosm experiment. Throughout the experiment period, in all enclosures, two phytoplankton taxa (microflagellates and cryptomonads) and two diatom species (Skeletonema costatum and Nitzschia spp.) account for approximately 90% of the phytoplankton community. During the nutrient-replete period from day 9 to day 14 populations of Skeletonema costatum and Nitzschia spp. increased substantially; however, only Skeletonema costatum showed an increase in growth rate with increasing seawater pCO(2). Not all diatom species in Korean coastal waters are sensitive to seawater pCO(2) under nutrient-replete conditions.
Status of Fish aggregating devices in Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos textKumoru, L. 2002. Status of Fish Aggregating Devices in Papua New Guinea [FTWG-12]. Noumea, New Caledonia: SPC, Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Standing Committee on Tuna and Billfish, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 22-27 July 2002, 15th. [6] p.
La surexploitation des ressources marines et la destruction de leur habitat à l'île de Pororan (Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée) 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries fishery management fishery-management fishes pccos textLokani P. 1995. La surexploitation des ressources marines et la destruction de leur habitat à l'île de Pororan (Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée) [Doc. réf. 4]. Noumea, New Caledonia: South Pacific Commission. South Pacific Commission and Forum Fisheries Agency Workshop on the Management of South Pacific Inshore Fisheries, Noumea, New Caledonia, 1995. 1 p.
Pacific Region Electricity Bills - Comparative Report 2014 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPacific Region Electricity Bills - Comparison Report 2014 for the electricity sector. Report published by the Vanuatu Utility Regulatory Authority (URA). URA conducted an analysis of bills, electricity tariff for electricity customers across the Pacific. This reports provides the summary of the findings.
The aim of this paper is to provide a comparison of electricity costs paid by customers in Vanuatu with
different countries across the Pacific region. This is based on publicly available information on electricity rates
for different utilities, and includes all applicable taxes and fees.
Source: http://www.ura.gov.vu/
Survey of consumer awareness and use of energy rating labels in PICs: PNG COUNTRY REPORT 2019-03-17
Built Environment energySPC commissioned Tebbutt Research to undertake the survey of consumer awareness and use of energy rating labels in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). The survey was completed in 10 PICs during December 2016, January 2017 and February 2017:
- Fiji,
- Cook Islands,
- Kiribati,
- Niue,
- Papua New Guinea,
- Samoa,
- Solomon Islands,
- Tonga,
- Tuvalu, and
- Vanuatu.
This report is one of the deliverables for the project. It details the key findings for PNG.
Key Words: Tebbutt Research, Energy rating labels, survey, PALS project, SPC, Australian government
Comparative Report Pacific Region Electricity Bills, 2015 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThird report of the Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) on electricity bills (electricity tariff) comparisons for the Pacfic countries and territories. Report uses spot currency exchange rates in March 2015,since the trend in rankings is only meaningful by holding exchange rates constant at the last version of the report.
This year’s Bill comparison study is marked by a sharp drop in raw fuel prices in the global markets during
the second half of 2014.
Source: http://www.ura.gov.vu/
Papua New Guinea National Energy Policy 2016 - 2020 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis document sets out the national policy and strategies for the energy sector that are aligned to the legislative reforms in tandem with Papua New Guinea’s Vision 2050. To transform Papua New Guinea into a globally competitive, newly industrialized, with middle income status and a prosperous country, it needs low cost energy. This will be the impetus for industrialization.
Endorsed Proposal for the PRDR SE4ALL 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis proposal has been prepared for the consideration of senior officials and Minsters at the SPC-convened Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting being held in Nadi from 31 March to 4 April 2014. It has been developed by ESCAP with the assistance of Dr. Herbert Wade, an independent consultant who undertook missions to Tuvalu (21-25 January 2014), Kiribati (26 January to 2 February 2014), and Vanuatu (4 - 7 February, 2014) 1 to help determine the feasibility of the PRDR through interviews with key stakeholders in those countries.
In September 2013 in conjunction with the UN General-Assembly, 11 Pacific leaders signed a declaration to establish a Pacific Regional Data Repository (PRDR) in support of the UN Secretary-General’s Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative. It is proposed that the PRDR be established with the mandate to collect energy related data directly from primary sources as frequently as the data becomes available.
The PRDR would focus only on the collection and dissemination of primary data which would be collected directly from data sources to the extent possible (following consultations with each participating country). In this way the PRDR would complement the existing work of SPC and National Statistical Systems and would provide a service to Pacific island countries, development partners and energy suppliers.
A two-step approach to implementation of the PRDR is proposed. A trial period of five years would allow potential value of the PRDR to be demonstrated. Should the PRDR prove to be successful (based on external evaluation) within this 5 year timeframe, longer term institutional arrangements could be established. Two main options on the hosting of the PRDR in its initial phase of implementation have emerged through consultations: (a) Hosting within an existing regional organisation; or (b) Establishing a new, dedicated and ‘lean’ entity in a Pacific island country. There are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches as outlined in the technical proposal. Ultimately the hosting of the Repository may be determined by the best approach to ensure sustainability, including the availability of funding.
Papua New Guinea Demographic and Health Survey 2006 2019-04-01
Culture and Heritage demographic surveys demographic-surveys health surveys health-surveys population statistics text- Papua New Guinea Demographic and Health Survey 2006. . Noumea, New Caledonia: Pacific Community (SPC). 285 p.
ADB Operations in the Pacific 2019-05-09
Culture and Heritage Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment adb adb administration and governance adb operations in the pacific climate change development economic development education energy geoscience health official records social statutory reports sustainable developmentThis publication provides a snapshot of the Asian Development Bank’s operations in the Pacific over the past 5 decades.
Operations of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the Pacific date back to 1969 and have since grown rapidly in line with interconnected needs. Development partnerships, projects, and other initiatives aim to strengthen infrastructure and services, build human and institutional capacity, and increase the resilience of communities across the region. This publication commemorates over 50 years of partnership in the region as Fiji becomes the first Pacific developing member country to host the 2019 ADB Annual Meeting. Highlights include the evolution of core operational areas, recent successes, and emerging areas for collaboration and support.
Rapid Appraisal Of Bio-Energy-Food Security Nexus in Pacific Island Countries 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by K.R Chapman for FAO Sub-Regional Officefor the Pacific. This report presents findings from the conduct a rapid appraisal on the bioenergy-food security nexus at regional level, including selected Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia Pacific island countries. The aim the appraisal was to provide policy-makers a decision-making basis for the prioritization of in-depth country assessments and further analysis to be conducted in the second half of 2009 under the FAO Bioenergy and Food Security (BEFS) analytical framework.
Pacific Islands Energy Policy and Plan (2002) 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis document represents a regional consensus, affirmed at the 2002 Regional Energy Meeting in Cook Islands via the Rarotonga Declaration.
The Pacific Islands Energy Policy and Plan has been coordinated by the Committee of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP) - Energy Working Group, comprising Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Pacific Power Association (PPA), Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC), South Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP) University of the South Pacific (USP) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Vision - Available, reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy for sustainable development for all Pacific islanders.
Introduction - Energy has a vital role in achieving sustainable development in the Pacific region. It is a fundamental input to most economic and social activity and a prerequisite for development in other sectors such as education, health, and communications. Sustainable development is a process of change in which the exploitation of resources, the directions of investment, the orientation of technological change, and institutional change are all in harmony and enhance both current and future potential to meet human needs and aspirations. It is recognised that women are important stakeholders in the energy sector and their participation is vital to achieve sustainable development. Responding to energy issues within the context of sustainable development involves many complex and interdependent factors addressed by this policy statement.
Geothermal resources of five Pacific Island Nations. 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyGeothermal resources of Fiji Islands, Vanuatu, PNG, Solomon Islands, Western Samoa.
Progress report on the Framework for Action on Energy Security in the Pacific 2010–2020 implementation plan for the period April 2011 to December 2015 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report is an effort to capture what has been carried out under the ‘Implementation Plan of the Framework for Action on Energy Security in the Pacific 2011–2015’. It is an attempt to improve the accountability and transparency of the work of the implementation partners, in highlighting what has been carried out, what were their outputs and what impacts they made.
Keywords - FAESP implementation plan progress report 2015
Energy Efficiency Guidelines for Commercial & Public Buildings in the Pacific: Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (Phase 2) 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC). The document has been produced with the financial assistance of the Asian Development Bank. The objective of the second phase is to implement energy efficiency measures in the 5 Pacific developing member countries (PDMCs) in order to contribute to achieving the overall goal of reducing the energy consumption in the residential, commercial, and public sector, and to establish the policy and implementation frameworks to move towards the goals of reducing fossil fuel imports, achieving total energy savings, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The Energy Efficiency Guidelines for Commercial and Public Buildings in the Pacic were developed under PEEP2 to provide an overview of best practices, methods and techniques for commercial and public buildings to achieve considerable energy savings, at the same time enhancing the working environment.
This Energy Efciency Guidelines for Commercial and Public Buildings in the Pacic is a practical handbook with simple recommendations for new and existing commercial and public buildings to achieve signicant cost savings from reduced energy consumption and GHG emissions. The guideline addresses how building owners, building management and operation & maintenance (O&M) staff can improve energy performance and reduce operating costs of the building, highlighting the importance and functionality of energy managements systems.
keywords: IIEC, PEEP2, energy efficiency, commercial, public buildings
Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (Phase 2): Development of Energy Use Database - Initial Baseline Data on Energy Use 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by the International Institute for Energy Conservation for the Asian Development Bank.
The project is being implemented by the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) over a 3-year period starting from November 2011. This report was prepared to outline initial baseline data on energy use in the five PDMCs based on the Output 1 activities (data compilations and initial surveys)
undertaken in each country from January to September 2012.
Facilitating Private Sector Participation in the Promotion of Energy Security in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu - Energy Security and Investment Roadmap 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyEnergy security and investment roadmap for Solomon Islands, PNG and Vanuatu.
Pocket statistical Summary = Résumé statistique de poche: 2010 2019-04-01
Culture and Heritage economics statistics textAnon. 2010. Pocket statistical Summary = Résumé statistique de poche: 2010. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
2018 Pacific Fuel Price Monitor 2019-03-24
Built Environment energyThis report captures Pacific Fuel Price Monitor for 2018 based on an annual average. The review covers the Pacific Fuel prices (source from Pacific Island countries including Australia and New Zealand).
The reports captures:
- regional retail fuel prices
- unleaded motor gasoline prices (mogas)
- automotive diesel oil (ADO) prices
- kerosene prices and
- liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Trial community fishing and management of live reef food fisheries in Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries fishery management fishery-management pccos textGisawa L., Lokani P. 2001. Trial community fishing and management of live reef food fisheries in Papua New Guinea. SPC Live Reef Fish Information Bulletin 8:3-5.
Modifications to the national energy demand/supply database, Papua New Guinea 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyTechnical Assistance on the Energy Supply and Demand Database : To assist member countries to establish and maintain a compatible, accurate, reliable and up-to-date energy supply and demand database so as to enable effective management and planning of their national energy sectors. This is ongoing task that will provide assistance to countries to source and document energy data, however, progress has been minimum with PICs not putting priority o data collation and due to shortage of staff.
Local benefits of community-based management: Using small managed areas to rebuild and sustain some coastal fisheries 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries fishery management fishery-management pccos textAlmany G.R., Hamilton R.J., Matawai M., Kichawen P. 2015. Local benefits of community-based management: Using small managed areas to rebuild and sustain some coastal fisheries. SPC Traditional Marine Resource Management and Knowledge Information Bulletin 35:3-17.
Severely overfished sea cucumbers in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos sea cucumbers sea-cucumbers textHamilton R., Lokani P. 2011. Severely overfished sea cucumbers in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. SPC Beche-de-Mer Information Bulletin 31:12-16.
Beche-de-mer production from three Papua New Guinean atolls between 1982 and 1983. 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos sea cucumbers sea-cucumbers textDalzell P. 1990. Beche-de-mer production from three Papua New Guinean atolls between 1982 and 1983. SPC Beche-de-mer Information Bulletin 1:6-7.
Report on the South Pacific Commission Deep Sea Fisheries Development Project in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea 5 September - 14 December 1979 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine bottom fishing bottom-fishing fisheries pccos textFusimalohi, T., Crossland, J. 1980. Report on the South Pacific Commission deep sea fisheries development project in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Noumea: SPC. 14 p.
Regional Status Report on Efficient Lighting in Pacific Island Countries and Territories 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe Regional Status Report on Efficient Lighting in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories was prepared by George Wilkenfeld and Associates, Energy Policy and Planning consultants, Australia for the Pacific Efficient Lighting Strategy (PELS) Project managed by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC).The report covers most of the SPC PICTs and benefitted from surveys and data collected by the Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific – Phase 2 (PEEP 2) Project and the Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards
(PALS) Program.
This report reviews the status of lighting energy use and programs to increase the energy-efficiency of lighting services in the Pacific Region. It was commissioned by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) as part of a joint project with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) en.lighten initiative. The aim of the report is to examine the:
✴ efficient lighting policies and regulations in place in the region; and
✴ efficient lighting programs and projects under way.
This will be followed by the development of a regional Pacific efficient lighting strategy (PELS) which will detail the priority policies and frameworks to be implemented, identify opportunities for regional or bilateral cooperation and indicate a sustainable financing plan including the potential for public-private partnerships.
Annex 1 PNG Template 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyAnnex 1 to the TOR of the consultancy contract between SPC and Garai Gafiye. This is a short term consulatncy to assist SPC develop the updated PNG country FAESP profile document. Template capturing required energy data to be obtained from PNG Power Limited, Communities and small scale Renewable Energy Technologies and Private Institutions.
Effects of increased CO2 and temperature on the growth of four diatom species (Chaetoceros debilis, Chaetoceros didymus, Skeletonema costatum and Thalassiosira nordenskioeldii) in laboratory experiments 2019-06-12
biological-response growth laboratory multiple-factors north-pacific oaiccincomplete ocean-acidification physiology phytoplankton temperatureWe examined the combined impacts of future increases of CO2 and temperature on the growth of four marine diatoms (Skeletonema costatum, Chaetoceros debilis, Chaetoceros didymus, Thalassiosira nordenskioeldii). The four strains were incubated under four different conditions: present (: 400ppm, temperature: ), acidification (: 1000ppm, temperature: ), global warming (: 400ppm, temperature: ), and greenhouse (: 1000ppm, temperature: ) conditions. Under the condition of higher temperatures, growth of S. costatum was suppressed, while C. debilis showed enhanced growth. Both C. didymus and T. nodenskioldii showed similar growth rates under current and elevated temperature. None of the four species appeared affected in their cell growth by elevated CO2 concentrations. Chetoceros spp. showed increase of pH per unit fluorescence under elevated concentrations, but no difference in pH from that under current conditions was observed for either S. costatum or T. nodenskioeldii, implying that Chetoceros spp. can take up more per cell than the other two diatoms. Our results of cell growth and pH change per unit fluorescence suggest that both C. debilis and C. didymus are better adapted to future oceanic conditions of rising water temperature and CO2 than are S. costatum and T. nodenskioeldii.
Investments in IDA Countries: Private Participation in Infrastructure (PPI) 2013 - 2017 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis note analyzes trends in investment commitments in infrastructure projects with private sector participation (hereafter referred to as PPI investments) in countries eligible for support from the International Development Association (hereafter—called IDA countries2) during the five-year period from 2013 to 2017. The note analyzes investment commitments at the time of financial closure in energy, transport, water, and information and communication technologies (ICT) backbone projects serving the public in IDA countries. For the first time, reported investment also includes ICT backbone infrastructure projects such as fiber optic cables, mobile towers, and other hard assets, with active government participation.
For the purpose of this review, we focus on 59 countries (see annex I) that are eligible for IDA assistance and exclude blend4 countries. These 59 countries account for 3.5 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and 17 percent of the population of emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).
Coccolithophore responses to environmental variability in the South China Sea: species composition and calcite content 2019-06-12
abundance biological-response brcommunity chemistry community-composition field morphology north-pacific ocean-acidification otherprocess phytoplanktonCoccolithophore contributions to the global marine carbon cycle are regulated by the calcite content of their scales (coccoliths) and the relative cellular levels of photosynthesis and calcification rates. All three of these factors vary between coccolithophore species and with response to the growth environment. Here, water samples were collected in the northern basin of the South China Sea (SCS) during summer 2014 in order to examine how environmental variability influenced species composition and cellular levels of calcite content. Average coccolithophore abundance and their calcite concentration in the water column were 11.82 cells mL−1 and 1508.3 pg C mL−1, respectively, during the cruise. Water samples can be divided into three floral groups according to their distinct coccolithophore communities. The vertical structure of the coccolithophore community in the water column was controlled by the trophic conditions, which were regulated by mesoscale eddies across the SCS basin. The evaluation of coccolithophore-based calcite in the surface ocean also showed that three key species in the SCS (Emiliania huxleyi, Gephyrocapsa oceanica, Florisphaera profunda) and other larger, numerically rare species made almost equal contributions to total coccolith-based calcite in the water column. For Emiliania huxleyi biometry measurements, coccolith size positively correlated with nutrients (nitrate, phosphate), and it is suggested that coccolith length is influenced by light and nutrients through the regulation of growth rates. Larger-sized coccoliths were also linked statistically to low pH and calcite saturation states; however, it is not a simple cause and effect relationship, as carbonate chemistry was strongly co-correlated with the other key environmental factors (nutrients, light).
European Union Pacific Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project : Papua New Guinea Training Needs Analysis 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPapua New Guinea Training Needs Analysis Report. Prepared by Nixon Kua, Sustainable Energy Adviser, PACTVET March 2015.
Appliance Energy Labels and Standards Brochure 2018 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe following brochure was developed as part of the Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards Programme in March 2018.
Energy labelling and MEPS for appliances are used in over 80 countries around the world to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emission. Pacific Island countries and territories risked being left behind to become a dumping ground for inefficient appliances, so in 2012 the SPC started a project to help Pacific Island countries set up their own energy labeling and MEPS programmes.
The Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards (PALS) Programme is part of SPC’s approach to increasing sustainable economic development through improved energy efficiency.
Pacific Island countries such as Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu are part of the PALS Programme. These countries are implementing energy labelling and MEPS for refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and lighting; though at different stages. A lot of work and effort is put into drafting appropriate legislation, regulations, seeking appropriate endorsements and collaboration between sectors and agencies.
Primary production, calcification, and air-sea CO2 fluxes of a macroalgal-dominated coral reef community (Moorea, French Polynesia) 2019-06-12
algae biogeochemistry biological-response brcommunity calcification corals dissolution field ocean-acidification primary-production respiration south-pacificCommunity metabolism and air-sea carbon dioxide (CO2) fluxes were investigated in July 1992 on a fringing reef at Moorea (French Polynesia). The benthic community was dominated by macroalgae (85% substratum cover) and comprised of Phaeophyceae Padina tenuis (Bory), Turbinaria ornata (Turner) J. Agardh, and Hydroclathrus clathratus Bory (Howe); Chlorophyta Halimeda incrassata f. ovata J. Agardh (Howe); and Ventricaria ventricosa J. Agardh (Olsen et West), as well as several Rhodophyta (Actinotrichia fragilis Forskál (Børgesen) and several species of encrusting coralline algae). Algal biomass was 171 g dry weight˙ m−2. Community gross production (Pg), respiration (R), and net calcification (G) were measured in an open-top enclosure. Pg and R were respectively 248 and 240 mmol Co2˙m−2˙d−1, and there was a slight net dissolution of CaCO3 (0.8 mmol ˙ m−2˙d−1). This site was a sink for atmospheric CO2 (10 ± 4 mmol CO2˙m−2˙d−1), and the analysis of data from the literature suggests that this is a general feature of algal-dominated reefs. Measurement of air-sea CO2 fluxes in open water close to the enclosure demonstrated that changes in small-scale hydrodynamics can lead to misleading conclusions. Net CO2 evasion to the atmosphere was measured on the fringing reef due to changes in the current pattern that drove water from the barrier reef (a C02 source) to the study site.
Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (Phase 2) PEEP2 - Report on Survey Designs 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis Report includes a compilation and summary of surveys designed under PEEP2 to gather further energy related data from residential, commercial and public buildings for all PDMCs covered under the PEEP2 project.
Coccolithophore calcification is independent of carbonate chemistry in the tropical ocean: Calcification and carbonate chemistry 2019-06-12
biological-response calcification field indian north-atlantic north-pacific ocean-acidification phytoplankton primary-production south-atlantic south-pacificShort-term experiments indicate that seawater acidification can cause a decrease in the rate of calcification by coccolithophores, but the relationship between carbonate chemistry and coccolithophore calcification rate in natural assemblages is still unclear. During the Malaspina 2010 circumnavigation, we measured primary production, calcification, coccolithophore abundance, particulate inorganic carbon (PIC) concentration, and the parameters of the carbonate system, along basin-scale transects in the tropical Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. Euphotic layer-integrated calcification and mean cell-specific calcification in the euphotic layer ranged between 2–10 mgC m−2 d−1 and 5–20 pgC cell−1 d−1, respectively. We found a significant relationship between primary production and calcification, such that the calcification to primary production (CP/PP) ratio was relatively invariant among ocean basins, with an overall mean value of 0.05 ± 0.04. Extrapolating this value to the entire ocean would result in a global pelagic calcification rate of 2.4 PtC yr−1. The mean PIC concentration in surface waters was 1.8 ± 1.6 mgC m−3 and its turnover time averaged 20 d. We combined our data of calcification, primary production, and carbonate chemistry from Malaspina 2010 with those obtained during two previous cruises in the northern Arabian Sea. Both the CP/PP ratio and cell-specific calcification were largely constant across a wide range of calcite saturation state (1.5–6.5), [ inline image]/[H+] (0.08–0.24; mol: $μ$mol), and pH (7.6–8.1), which indicates that calcification by natural coccolithophore assemblages was independent of carbonate chemistry. Our results suggest that coccolithophore calcification, at least in tropical regions, may not be decreasing in the currently acidifying ocean.
Research and management of the industrial prawn fishery of the Gulf of Papua 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos shrimp fisheries shrimp-fisheries textEvans C.R., Kare B.D., Opnai L.J. 1995. Research and management of the industrial prawn fishery of the Gulf of Papua [BP 28]. Noumea, New Caledonia: South Pacific Commission. South Pacific Commission and Forum Fisheries Agency Workshop on the Management of South Pacific Inshore Fisheries, Noumea, New Caledonia, 1995. 34 p.
PNG Country Presentation - PEE2 Final Workshop 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPNG Country Presentation.
The live reef fish trade in Vietnam: A preliminary report from the field 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos textMcCullough B., Hai P.G. 2001. The live reef fish trade in Vietnam: A preliminary report from the field. SPC Live Reef Fish Information Bulletin 8:12-16.
PNG Country Energy Security Indicator Profile 2009 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPNG energy security indicator profile in 2009. Indicators are based on the Framework for Action on Energy Security in the Pacific (FAESP).
Pocket statistical Summary = Résumé statistique de poche: 2013 2019-04-01
Culture and Heritage economics statistics textAnon. 2013. Pocket statistical Summary = Résumé statistique de poche: 2013. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
Preliminary review of information available on the fishing depth of longline vessels targeting albacore 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine albacore fisheries longlines (fishery equipment) longlines-fishery-equipment pccos textWilliams, P.G. 2003. Preliminary review of information available on the fishing depth of longline vessels targeting albacore [ALB-6]. Noumea, New Caledonia: SPC, Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Standing Committee on Tuna and Billfish, Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, 9-16 July 2003, 16th. 11 p.
Governance and the Papua New Guinea beche-de-mer value chain 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos sea cucumbers sea-cucumbers textBarclay K., Fabinyi M., Kinch J. 2017. Governance and the Papua New Guinea beche-de-mer value chain. SPC Beche-de-mer Information Bulletin 37:3-8.
Energy supply/demand database workshop & training report, Energy Division, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 08 - 17 February, 2000 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyTechnical Assistance on the Energy Supply and Demand Database : To assist member countries to establish and maintain a compatible, accurate, reliable and up-to-date energy supply and demand database so as to enable effective management and planning of their national energy sectors. This is ongoing task that will provide assistance to countries to source and document energy data, however, progress has been minimum with PICs not putting priority o data collation and due to shortage of staff.
Effet de la température de l’eau sur la survie et la croissance des juvéniles endobenthiques de Holothuria scabra (Echinodermata : Holothuroidea) élevés dans des bassins extérieurs 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos sea cucumbers sea-cucumbers textLavitra T., Fohy N., Gestin P.-G., Rasolofonirina R., Eeckhaut I. 2010. Effet de la température de l’eau sur la survie et la croissance des juvéniles endobenthiques de Holothuria scabra (Echinodermata : Holothuroidea) élevés dans des bassins extérieurs. La Bêche-de-mer, Bulletin d'information de la CPS 30:25-28.
White Paper: Empowering Low Emission Development in the Pacific - March 2018 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe RALI Series is a collection of papers developed by the RALI project to share examples of low emission development in practice. The series features case studies, tools, and innovative new approaches in this space, highlighting user benefits and lessons learned. To learn more about the RALI project, visit https://www.climatelinks.org/projects/rali.
Article Introduction - Spread across 300,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean, 14 island nations are tackling the challenge of transitioning to low-emission energy with a sense of urgency and resolve. Though small in scale, the experiences of these countries demonstrate technical approaches and regional collaboration useful to other nations around the world.
On a global scale, greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from these islands and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are negligible.1 Yet the very existence of many islands is threatened by climate-related impacts. Island nations are already feeling the impacts of sea level rise, ocean acidification, changes to the frequency and intensity of hurricanes, changing precipitation patterns, and coastal erosion. These nations understand the importance of reducing levels of GHGs through low emission development strategies (LEDS), and understand how LEDS link directly to their economic imperatives and sustainable development goals.
Pacific Regional Energy Assessment (PREA) 1992 - Volume 1 Overview 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by the World Bank and in cooperation with The UNDP and ESCAP. The Pacific Regional Energy Assessment (PREA) reviews issues and options associated with energy development in the Pacific island countries. The Overview Report presents the findings and recommendations of regionwide interest emerging from an assessment of the energy sector in 12 PICs.
PIREP PREA 2004 - PNG National report Vol 10 2019-03-17
Built Environment energy“This report is based on data gathered by a PIREP team consisting of Gwendoline Sissiou, John Wilmot, John Vos and Peter Johnston”.
PNG Companies Act 1997 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyCompanies Act 1997 consolidated to No 66 of 2000. An Act entitled Companies Act 1997. Being an Act to reform the law relating to companies and to repeal the Companies Act (Chapter 146) and for related purposes. Made by the National Parliament.
How to read the energy label - Refrigerators and Freezers Brochure 2018 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe following brochure was developed as part of the Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards Programme in March 2018.
Energy labelling and MEPS for appliances are used in over 80 countries around the world to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emission. Pacific Island countries and territories risked being left behind to become a dumping ground for inefficient appliances, so in 2012 the SPC started a project to help Pacific Island countries set up their own energy labeling and MEPS programmes.
The Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards (PALS) Programme is part of SPC’s approach to increasing sustainable economic development through improved energy efficiency.
Pacific Island countries such as Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu are part of the PALS Programme. These countries are implementing energy labelling and MEPS for refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and lighting; though at different stages. A lot of work and effort is put into drafting appropriate legislation, regulations, seeking appropriate endorsements and collaboration between sectors and agencies.
Facilitating Private Sector Participation in the Promotion of Energy Security in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu - Papua New Guinea Country Review 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyFacilitating private sector participation in the promotion of energy security in Papua New Guinea. BizClim provided funds to review the energy balance status of PNG.
Modelling the mechanisms and drivers of the spatiotemporal variability of pCO2 and air–sea CO2 fluxes in the Northern Humboldt Current System 2019-06-12
biogeochemistry modeling north-pacific ocean-acidification regionalmodelingWe use a coupled physical-biogeochemical model to investigate the drivers and mechanisms responsible for the spatiotemporal variability of the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in seawater (pCO2) and associated air-sea CO2 fluxes in the Northern Humboldt Current System (NHCS). Simulated pCO2 is in good agreement with available observations with an average absolute error of, approximately, 24 $μ$atm. The highly productive upwelling region, 300 km from the shore and between 5°S-17°S, is shown to be a strong CO2 source with an averaged flux of 5.60 ± 2.94 mol C m−2 yr−1, which represents an integrated carbon flux of 0.028 ± 0.015 Pg C yr−1 . Through a series of model experiments we show that the high pCO2 is primarily the result of coastal upwelling, which is incompletely compensated by biology. Specifically, the supply of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC)-rich waters to the surface pushes pCO2 up to levels around 1100 $μ$atm. Even though biological production is high, it reduces pCO2 only by about 300 $μ$atm. We show that this relatively low degree of biological compensation, which implies an inefficient biological pump in the nearshore domain, results from a spatiotemporal decoupling between the counteracting effects of biological production and the transport and mixing of DIC. The contribution of the outgassing and the processes affecting CO2 solubility, associated with the seasonal cycle of heating and cooling, are minor. Across the whole domain, the balance of mechanisms is similar, but with smaller amplitudes. We demonstrate that seawater pCO2 is more sensitive to changes in DIC and sea surface temperature, while alkalinity plays a minor role.
Pacific Appliance Labelling and Standards Programme (PALS) 2012 Progress Reports 2019-03-17
Built Environment energy- PALS January - June 2012 Progress Report
- PALS July - December 2012 Progress Report.
PNG Electricity Industry Act 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyPNG Electricity Industry Act. Chapter 78 consolidated to No 10 of 2002. An Act to provide for the establishment of an Electricity Commission and to regulate the generation, supply and sale of electricity and for related purposes. Being an Act to regulate the generation, supply and sale of electricity and for related purposes.
Pacific Energy Regulators Study Tour and Training - Training Announcement 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyTraining Announcement regarding the Pacific Energy Regulators Study Tour and Training held in Tonga, August 2016.
Stocktake of Energy Sector Institutions, Legislation, Policies and Fiscal Incentives in Fourteen Pacific Island Countries 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyStocktake report of energy sector institutions, legislation, policies and fiscal incentives in fourteen PICs.
Renewable Energy Opportunities for Island Tourism 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report analyzes in detail the potential contribution to the island tourism sector of four renewable energy technologies (RETs):
- Solar water heating (SWH) systems use solar heat to warm up domestic water, usually replacing electric water heaters.
- Solar air conditioning (SAC) systems use solar heat to provide cooling and heating, usually replacing traditional electric chillers.
- Sea water air conditioning (SWAC) systems use cold water from the ocean depths to provide air conditioning in hotel rooms and facilities, usually replacing traditional electric chillers.
- Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems produce electricity from the sun, usually replacing diesel generated electricity, either purchased from the local power grid, or self-produced with private diesel generators
Project Proposal - Melanesia's Million Miracle Programme (M3P) 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyProject proposal document for the M3P.
Overview of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) tuna fisheries - 2003 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos text tuna fisheries tuna-fisheriesWilliams, P.G., Reid, C. 2004. Overview of the western and central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) tuna fisheries, including economic conditions - 2003 [GEN-1]. Noumea, New Caledonia: SPC, Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Standing Committee on Tuna and Billfish, Majuro, Marshall Islands, 8-18 August 2004, 17th. 34 p.
Gestion de la ressource en holothuries dans la province occidentale de Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos sea cucumbers sea-cucumbers textLokani P., Polon P., Lari R. 1996. Gestion de la ressource en holothuries dans la province occidentale de Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée. La Bêche-de-mer, Bulletin d'information de la CPS 8:7-11.
Electric Appliance Energy Labelling and Minimum Energy Performance Standards For Pacific Islands Nations: Baseline Study 1996 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was done by George Wilkenfeld and Associates to the Forum Secretariat Energy Division. This study was commissioned by the Forum Secretariat Energy Division, to gather information needed to make decisions on the establishment of a labelling program on a regional (or sub-regional) basis. The study was to provide an assessment of the most efficient way to develop a uniform labelling scheme and of the appropriate stringency of MEPS for the selected appliances. The Forum Secretariat Energy Division nominated three countries for direct participation in the study: Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Tonga. The authors visited those countries and held extensive discussions with representatives of government departments and agencies, the electricity utilities, and a wide range of appliance retailers and contractors.
Papua New Guinea: table A1: total Population by Citizenship, Age and Sex, 2000 2018-11-09
Culture and Heritage census citizenship population statistics textAnon. 2002. Papua New Guinea: table A1: total Population by Citizenship, Age and Sex, 2000. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community. 97 p.
La pêche des holothuries et gestion de la ressource dans la province occidentale de Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries fishery management fishery-management pccos sea cucumbers sea-cucumbers text trepang fisheries trepang-fisheriesLokani P., Polon P., Lari R. 1995. La pêche des holothuries et gestion de la ressource dans la province occidentale de Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée [Doc. réf. 5]. Noumea, New Caledonia: South Pacific Commission. South Pacific Commission and Forum Fisheries Agency Workshop on the Management of South Pacific Inshore Fisheries, Noumea, New Caledonia, 1995. 1 p.
Manual of Perfomance Benchmarking for Pacific Power Utilities, September 2012 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis Manual is a joint publication of the Pacific Power Association (PPA) and the Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility (PRIF). This edition of the Power Benchmarking Manual draws upon the original Benchmarking Manual published by the Pacific Power Association in 2002 and funded by the Asian Development Bank. The contents of the 2002 version form the basis of Section 1 of this edition. In response to feedback received through the 2011 Benchmarking Report, sections have been added to cover the benchmarking questionnaire, explanation of key performance indicators and sample calculations, and an introduction to Performance Improvement Plans.
This Manual was designed to encourage Pacific power utilities to continue undertaking benchmarking activities. The Manual is comprised of easy-to-follow guidelines to ensure benchmarking participation is effective and efficient and results in maximum on-going activities. Manual is structured as follows:
- The Benchmarking Process
- Benchmarking Questionnaire
- Kep Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Examples of KPI Calculations
- Data Reliability Assessment
- Performance Improvement Plans.
Report was sourced from the PPA website - http://www.ppa.org.fj/publication-report/
Keywords - Utilities benchmarking report, PPA benchmarking report, 2012
Manual of Performance Benchmarking for Pacific Power Utilities , 2002 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe purpose of this Manual is to provide easy-to-follow guidelines for use of benchmarking in Pacific power utilities.
The Pacific Power Association (PPA) and the Asian Development Bank(ADB) have initiated co-ordinated benchmarking for Pacific power utilities by facilitating the
conduct of a first round of benchmarking. This Manual provides easy-to-follow guidelines upon how Pacific power utilities can continue with benchmarking to obtain maximum on-going benefits.
Final Report Performance Benchmarking for Pacific Power Utilities, October 2002 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe purpose of this report is to provide the results of the current round of benchmarking for Pacific power utilities. The objective of Pacific power benchmarking is to stimulate analysis and improvement in performance of participants.
This benchmarking project has been performed through the following phases:
- Design of questionnaireand conduct of a survey relating to 2001 data (or closestyear data available);
- Conduct of a number of participatory workshop;
- Review of progressive results at the 2001 and 2002 Pacific Power Association (PPA) annual conferences.
It is intended that in future Pacific power utility benchmarking will be conducted annually on a self-funded basis through the PPA.
The following document was accessed from the PPA Website at the followng link - http://www.ppa.org.fj/publication-report/
Renewable Power Generation Cost in 2014 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyRenewable Power Generation Costs in 2014 is one of the most comprehensive studies yet made on the renewable energy price revolution in the power sector. Its findings are striking. Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules in 2014 cost three-quarters less than in 2009, while wind turbine prices declined by almost a third over the same period. The cost of electricity from utility-scale PV systems has fallen by around half since 2010.
Still, wide price disparities remain among renewable energy technologies, as well as between different countries and regions. While such gaps sometimes relate to resource availability, they also reflect an array of market conditions, balance-of-system costs, regulations and risk perceptions. Major challenges remain to bring down the cost of finance , especially in developed countries, and the high transaction costs for small-scale projects.
Nonetheless, the trend is clear. Renewable power generation will keep getting cheaper over time, even in a period of falling oil prices, which history tells us will in all probability be transitory. Renewables development and deployment represents the most secure long-term hedge against fuel price volatility, the best route to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and a sound financial investment. Their future is bright indeed.
Pacific Islands Fuel Pricing Manual 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyManual prepared by the SPC Energy Programme to inform and support work of PICTs officials that regulate or monitor the price of fuel in their respective jurisdictions. To demonstrate how the cost of Pacific Island fuels can be better understood by referring to its various components which are both internationally and locally influenced.
Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (Phase 2) PEEP2 - Development of Energy Use Database, Initial Baseline Data on Energy Use 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared to outline initial baseline data on energy use in the five countries based on the Output 1 activities (data compilations and initial surveys) undertaken in each country from January to September 2012. Output 1 being stakeholder access to comprehesive information on energy use.
Fisheries and management of Beche-de-mer fisheries in Western Province of Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries fishery management fishery-management pccos sea cucumbers sea-cucumbers text trepang fisheries trepang-fisheriesLokani P., Polon P., Lari R. 1995. Fisheries and management of Beche-de-mer fisheries in Western Province of Papua New Guinea [BP 5]. Noumea, New Caledonia: South Pacific Commission. South Pacific Commission and Forum Fisheries Agency Workshop on the Management of South Pacific Inshore Fisheries, Noumea, New Caledonia, 1995. 8 p.
Annual report - Part 1, Information on fisheries, research and statistics: Independent State of Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos text tuna fisheries tuna-fisheriesKumoru L., Koren L. 2007. Annual report - Part 1, Information on fisheries, research and statistics: Independent State of Papua New Guinea [AR WP 23]. Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia: Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. Scientific Committee Regular Session, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 13-24 August 2007, 3rd. 25 p.
The lake resources of Netherlands New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries freshwater fishes freshwater-fishes pccos textBoeseman M. 1956. The lake resources of Netherlands New Guinea. Noumea, New Caledonia: South Pacific Commission. SPC Quarterly Bulletin Vol. 6, No. 1, January 1956, p. 23-25
Live reef food fish trade causes rapid declines in abundance of squaretail coralgrouper (Plectropomus areolatus) at a spawning aggregation site in Manus, Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries groupers pccos plectropomus textHamilton R.J., Matawai M. 2006. Live reef food fish trade causes rapid declines in abundance of squaretail coralgrouper (Plectropomus areolatus) at a spawning aggregation site in Manus, Papua New Guinea. SPC Live Reef Fish Information Bulletin 16:13-18.
Pacific Islands Renewable Energy Project (PIREP) Reports 2019-03-17
Built Environment energySeries of reports on the 2005 PIREP Reports, a UNDP, GEF and SPREP effort covering fifteen PICs.
L'industrie du poisson sale dans la région du Sepik en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos textGlucksman J. 1978. L'industrie du poisson sale dans la région du Sepik en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée. Lettre d'information sur les pêches de la CPS 17:22-28.
Retombées locales de la gestion communautaire : mise en place d’aires de gestion à petite échelle au service de la reconstitution et de l’exploitation durable des ressources halieutiques côtières 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries fishery management fishery-management pccos textAlmany G.R., Hamilton R.J., Matawai M., Kichawen P. 2015. Retombées locales de la gestion communautaire : mise en place d’aires de gestion à petite échelle au service de la reconstitution et de l’exploitation durable des ressources halieutiques côtières. Ressources marines et traditions, Bulletin d'information de la CPS 35:3-17.
Le commerce de poissons de récif vivants au Viêt Nam : premier rapport d'enquête sur le terrain 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos textMcCullough B., Hai P.G. 2001. Le commerce de poissons de récif vivants au Viêt Nam : premier rapport d'enquête sur le terrain. Ressources marines et commercialisation, Bulletin d'information de la CPS 8:12-16.
A brief outline of the first years of the Papua New Guinea skipjack fishery 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos skipjack tuna skipjack tuna fisheries skipjack-tuna skipjack-tuna-fisheries textKearney R.E. 1973. A brief outline of the first years of the Papua New Guinea skipjack fishery. The South Pacific Islands Fisheries Newsletter 9:32-37.
Wind Resource Maps of the Far East Islands 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by AWS Truewind for the World Bank. Using its WindSurvey system, AWS has produced maps of the predicted long term annual wind speed at heights of 12, 25 and 45 meters above ground and with a grid spacing of 1000m for the Far East Islands (PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji). The wind maps indicate that the low lying areas in southwestern Papua New Guinea has the best wind resource in that country. These speeds can be partially attributed to low surface roughness values and their perpendicular orientation to the prevailing southeasterly winds. A high resolution WindSurvey configuration was used to produce the wind resource maps.
Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (Phase 2) PEEP2 - Energy Efficiency Guidelines for Hotels in the Pacific 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe Energy Efficiency Guidelines for Hotels in the Pacific were developed as a part of PEEP2 in order to provide practical guidance on how hotels and hotel staff could achieve considerable costs savings and improve environmental performance while retaining or improving existing comfort levels for guests.
The Energy Efficiency Guidelines for Hotels in the Pacific is a practical handbook with simple recommendations that can help new and existing hotels to significantly lower their costs and GHG emissions by reducing their energy consumption. These guidelines address how hotel management and operational staff can improve energy performance and reduce operating costs of the hotel, highlighting the importance and functionality of energy management systems.
UNDP Asia - Pacific Regional Energy Programme for Poverty Reduction (REP-POR) - Pacific Rapid Assesment and Gap Analysis. Draft Final Report 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by Herbert Wade and Peter Johnston for UNDP Regional Centre in Bangkok. The purpose of this assignment was to undertake a rapid needs assessment and gap analysis of the fifteen Pacific Island Countries that potentially can participate in the UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Energy Program for Poverty Reduction (REP-PoR). Ideally, such a study would involve travel to each country to allow extensive local input and as much discussion in-country as possible.
This REP PoR Pacific Rapid Assessment and Gap Analysis report is presented in three parts:
- This overview, Section 1, which summaries key issues and findings and acts as an introduction to the Pacific Regional Synthesis;
- The Pacific Regional Synthesis, Section 2, in the form of a table prepared in a format specified by the Lead Consultant of the REP-PoR Rapid Assessment and Gap Analysis for ease of integration of findings into a combined Asia/Pacific REP-PoR rapid assessment and gap analysis report; and
- The Pacific Island Country Summaries, Section 3, which provides background information in the REP PoR-specified format and country-specific conclusions and recommendations for the fifteen PICs.
A stand-alone “Gender and Energy Add-on Consultancy Report: Pacific Rapid Assessment and Gap Analysis” written by Ms. Ravesi Johnston has also been prepared. It expands on Ms Johnston’s coverage of gender issues presented in chapter VI.
Renewable Energy Opportunities and Challenges in the Pacific Region - Papua New Guinea 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by the International Renewable Energy Agency. IRENA, in collaboration with its members and other key development partners, will continue to support the development national roadmaps and strategies aimed at enhanced deployment of renewables in the Pacific and other island states and territories. The report consists of an overview roadmap framework and 15 island-specific studies on the respective energy situations, and the challenges and opportunities for renewable energy deployment, around the region. These studies are available for the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Fiji, Kiribati, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Nauru, Niue, the Republic of Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, the Kingdom of Tonga, Tokelau, Tuvalu and the Republic of Vanuatu.
Compendium of Case Studies on Climate and Disaster Resilient Development in the Pacific 2015 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis compendium showcases programmes and projects from across the Pacific region that address climate change and disaster risks, through climate change adaptation (CCA), disaster risk management (DRM) and/or greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
These forty case studies cover different topics across Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) and showcase significant work undertaken by the region to address climate and disaster-related challenges and to build resilience.
These actions have occurred while the regional policy frameworks on climate change (Pacific Islands Framework for Action on Climate Change 2006-2015) and DRM (Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management: A Framework for Action 2005–2015) have been in effect. Both frameworks expire in 2015 and are superseded by the Strategy for Climate and Disaster Resilient Development in the Pacific (SRDP).
Trends, challenges, solutions and lessons are drawn from these case studies, which may serve as a guide for the design of future initiatives to be implemented under the SRDP and provide a reference for the Pacific and other regions of the world.
Acknowledgements
The Compendium of Case Studies on Climate and Disaster Resilient Development in the Pacific was compiled by Clare White of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Geoscience Division with the support from the Roadmap Technical Working Group, comprising representatives from SPC, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the University of the South Pacific (USP).
Strategic guidance was provided by the Roadmap Steering Committee comprising representatives from governments of Pacific Island countries and territories as well as representatives from civil society and the private sector.
Funding of the compendium was provided by the European Union, through the EDF10 ACP-EU/SPC Project: Building Safety & Resilience in the Pacific and the Global Climate Change Alliance: Pacific Small Island States project, as well as by SPREP and the Government of Australia, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Australian Red Cross (AVID).
Organisations, governments, and communities from across the Pacific region provided content and photographs.
Carbon fluxes at the water-sediment interface in Reunion Island fringing reef 2019-06-12
biogeochemistry brcommunity field indian ocean-acidification physiology primary-production respiration sediment south-pacificTo assess the contribution of soft-bottoms to the carbon cycle in coral reefs, the net community production (p) was measured in winter at 3 stations on La Saline inner reef flat (Reunion Island). Changes in pH and total alkalinity at different irradiances (I) were assessed using benthic chambers (0.2 m²) during a 1-h incubation. Mean grain size, the silt and clay load and chlorophyll a content of the sediments were analysed in each chamber. Daily community production (P), gross community production (Pg) and community respiration (R) were estimated from p-I curves and daily irradiance variations (PAR, 400-700 nm). Sediment characteristics and chlorophyll a contents did not differ between the three sites, except for the silt and clay fraction at one station. R being higher than Pg (84.88 ± 7.36 and -62.29 ± 3.34 mmolC m-2 d-1 respectively), P value reached 22.59 ± 5.66 mmolC m-2 d-1. The sediments were therefore heterotrophic with a mean Pg/R lower than 1 (0.74 ± 0.05) and appear to be a carbon source. Our data suggested the importance of the degradation process in the functioning of near-reef sediments.
Le commerce de poissons de récifs vivants destinés à la restauration précipite la diminution des mérous queue carrée (Plectropomus areolatus) sur un site de concentration de reproducteurs à Manus (Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée) 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries groupers pccos plectropomus textHamilton R.J., Matawai M. 2007. Le commerce de poissons de récifs vivants destinés à la restauration précipite la diminution des mérous queue carrée (Plectropomus areolatus) sur un site de concentration de reproducteurs à Manus (Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée). Ressources marines et commercialisation, Bulletin d'information de la CPS 16:13-18.
Gouvernance et chaîne de valeur de la bêche-de-mer en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos sea cucumbers sea-cucumbers textBarclay K., Fabinyi M., Kinch J. 2017. Gouvernance et chaîne de valeur de la bêche-de-mer en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée. La Bêche-de-mer, Bulletin d'information de la CPS 37:3–8.
Seasonal and bleaching-induced changes in coral reef metabolism and CO 2 flux 2019-06-12
101594pangaea718250 biogeochemistry biological-response calcification corals field north-pacific oaiccdb ocean-acidification physiology primary-production respirationMonitoring seawater CO2 for a full year with seasonal observations of community metabolism in Ishigaki Island, Japan, revealed seasonal variation and anomalous values owing to the bleaching event in 1998. The daily average pCO2 showed a seasonal pattern on an annual scale, 280 to 320 $μ$atm in winter and 360 to 400 $μ$atm in summer, which was determined primarily by the seasonal change in seawater temperature. By contrast, the range in the diel variation in pCO2, 400 to 500 $μ$atm in summer 200 to 300 $μ$atm in winter, was attributed to the seasonal variation in community metabolism: Gross primary production (Pg) and respiration (R) were high in summer and low in winter. During the 1998 bleaching event, although Pg and R increased, community excess organic production (E) decreased by three quarters compared with the same month in 1999, when the coral community showed high recovery. This change in metabolism led to large diel range and increased average value of pCO2 levels in the seawater on the reef flat. The decrease in the range and increase in the average value of pCO2 were observed by monitoring the Palau barrier reef flat, where overall mortality of corals occurred after the bleaching. All the metabolic parameters, Pg, R, E and calcification (G) were reduced by half after the bleaching, which increased the average pCO2 value by 10 $μ$atm and decreased its diel range from 200–400 $μ$atm to 100–200 $μ$atm. Bleaching and resultant mortality of coral reefs led to degradation of their metabolic performance, and thus resulted in the loss of their active interaction with the carbon cycle.
La pêche industrielle de la crevette dans le golfe de Papouasie : recherche et gestion 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries pccos shrimp fisheries shrimp-fisheries textEvans C.R., Opnai L.J., Kare B.D. 1995. La pêche industrielle de la crevette dans le golfe de Papouasie : recherche et gestion [Doc. réf. 28]. Noumea, New Caledonia: South Pacific Commission. South Pacific Commission and Forum Fisheries Agency Workshop on the Management of South Pacific Inshore Fisheries, Noumea, New Caledonia, 1995. 1 p.
Survey Of Renewable Energy Utilisation and Development Potential In Oceania 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by S D Sharma, G J Duffy and J H Edwards of CSIRO Energy Technology for the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) in Japan. The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), an administration and implementation arm of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) in Japan has contracted CSIRO Energy Technology to undertake research on actual and potential renewable energy uptake in South Pacific countries. The South Pacific countries specified by NEDO for this study are Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Fiji, Solomon Islands, Western Samoa, Republic of Vanuatu, Federated States of Micronesia, Kingdom of Tonga, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Republic of Nauru. The types of renewable energy to be covered in this study are Solar photo voltaic (PV), Solar thermal, Wind, Biomass, Hydro (including mini and micro hydro) and Geothermal.
Une tentative d'exploitation et de gestion communautaires des poissons de récif vivants destinés à la restauration est en cours en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries fishery management fishery-management pccos textGisawa L., Lokani P. 2001. Une tentative d'exploitation et de gestion communautaires des poissons de récif vivants destinés à la restauration est en cours en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée. Ressources marines et commercialisation, Bulletin d'information de la CPS 8:3-5.
PIREP PREA 2004 - Demonstration Projects to showcase the Business Angle of renewable energy service delivery in PICs 2019-03-17
Built Environment energy“This report is an outcome of a series of studies conducted under the framework of the Pacific Islands Renewable Energy Project (PIREP)”.
The Age of Renewable Power - Designing National Roadmaps For a Successful Transformation 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report focuses on the role that national policy makers will play in this transformation process. The main challenge being that there is not a single roadmap or technology that provides the solution. Each country situation is unique, and local solutions need to be found to support the transition towards a renewables-based power system. It is therefore very important that policy makers work together with generators, local system operators and electricity suppliers to collectively design the future.
The report provides a framework for the development of such roadmaps. The framework focuses on the process that determines the relevant grid integration measures, how this choice depends on the local conditions within the specific country, and how to ensure that all stakeholders involved are aligned, turning ambitious targets into a reality. The foundation for the development of a national roadmap is stakeholder engagement. Subsequently, policy makers need to put three pillars in place to support the selection of relevant grid integration measures for variable renewable energy: data collection and energy planning; flexibility assessment; and technology evaluation
PIREP PREA 2004 - Regional overview report vol 1 2019-03-17
Built Environment energy“The report is based on information from a series of fifteen national PIREP reports written by the consultants supported by thirty-three national coordinators, national consultants
and short-term consultants or assistants in the 15 participating countries”.
Report was downloaded from the SPREP website at the following link - http://www.sprep.org/Pacific-Islands-Greenhouse-Gas-Abatement-through-Renewable-Energy-Project/pirep-documents
The Shark Longline Fishery in Papua New Guinea 2019-03-31
Coastal and Marine fisheries longlines (fishery equipment) longlines-fishery-equipment pccos sharks textKumoru, L. 2003. The shark longline fishery in Papua New Guinea [BBRG-2]. Noumea, New Caledonia: SPC, Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Standing Committee on Tuna and Billfish, Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, 9-16 July 2003, 16th. 5 p.
Papua New Guinea Demographic and Health Survey 1996 2019-04-01
Culture and Heritage demographic surveys demographic-surveys health surveys health-surveys population statistics text- Papua New Guinea Demographic and Health Survey 1996. . Noumea, New Caledonia: Pacific Community (SPC). 213 p.
National energy policy & rural electrification policy workshop, 21-26 August 2005, Alotau (Milne Bay Province), Papua New Guinea, PIEPSAP project report 35, October 2005 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyNational energy policy and rural electrification policy workshop held between 21 - 26 August 2005 in Alotau, PNG.
Building Energy Codes Report For Papua New Guinea 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThis report was prepared by the Building Codes Assistance Project of the Alliance to Save Energy.
Papua New Guinea is a small economy with very few strictly implemented building energy codes. Projections of a near term shift in energy status, from a net exporter to a net importer, plus concerns over global climate change and costs of energy, generally, point to the opportunities that energy efficiency and conservation provide for Papua New Guinea. As current energy resources are being depleted, implementing energy efficient practices and investing in renewable forms of energy provide the key to a sustainable future for this and every nation.
Papua New Guinea has adopted building codes based on those in Australia. As of May 1, 2009, Australia enacted the 2009 Building Code of Australia (BCA‐2009), developed and maintained by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB). In Australia, this performance‐based code is amended and updated annually every 1st of May. The codes cover structure, fire resistance, services, equipment, energy efficiency, and certain aspects of health and amenities. As a small island economy with a constant threat of rising water levels and earthquakes, adopting Australian building codes helps Papua New Guinea to enforce the construction of safe, structurally sound buildings and homes. Research was unable to ascertain the level to which Papua New Guinea enforces the code.
Keywords: Papua New Guinea, Building Energy Codes, Building Code of Australia
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) - Papua New Guinea (PNG) 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyThe main mitigation contribution for PNG would be in terms of an indicative replacement of fossil fuelled electricity generation with renewable energy sources. PNG will opt for a national target in the electricity sector in terms of becoming carbon free by a 2030 target date. Other mitigation options are energy efficiency, oil & gas sector, transport and forestry/land use.
PNG submitted their Intended nationally determined contributions (INDC) to the UNFCCC Secretariat on the 30th of September 2015.
No further revisions were undertaken and the same document was endorsed and submitted as the First nationally determined contributions on 24th March 2016.
Document downloaded from the NDC registry:
INDC - http://www4.unfccc.int/submissions/indc/Submission%20Pages/submissions.aspx
NDC - http://www4.unfccc.int/ndcregistry/Pages/All.aspx
Keywords: INDC, RE, renewable energy, target, PNG, , NAMA, mitigation, climate change, adaptation, conditional, unconditional, electricity, BAU, GHG, greenhouse gas, electricity, energy efficiency, forestry
Pacific Energy Country Profiles 2016 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyFOREWORD :
In 2013, New Zealand and the European Union co-hosted the Pacific Energy Summit to fast-track sustainable energy development in the Pacific. It resulted in funding commitments of more than $635 million for a range of innovative renewable energy projects, and showed that donors and the private sector were prepared to back the ambition and leadership shown by Pacific governments. Three years on and the change across the region has been marked. Whole atolls are now 100 per cent renewable, many more people have access to clean and reliable power, the amount of diesel imported for electricity generation has fallen dramatically, and Pacific countries can now better manage the impacts of climate change.
The Pacific is home to some of the countries most at risk from the effects of climate change. It is now also home to countries that are leading the world in reducing their fossil fuel consumption and shifting to renewable sources of electricity generation. We also acknowledge the huge contribution of donors and development partners in supporting Pacific governments to achieve progress and following through on the commitments made at the Summit. Enormous opportunities still exist across the region.
This publication presents the energy profiles of 18 Pacific countries and territories. It summarises their progress since the 2013 Summit and identifies new opportunities for investment.
Keywords: Pacific Energy Summit, Pacific Energy country profile, Pacific countries, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), European Union, Electricity, Renewable energy, Propose projects for investments.
Stocktake Report: Energy Sector Institutions, Legislation, Policies and Fiscal Incentives of Pacific Island Countries 2019-03-17
Built Environment energyStocktake Report: Energy Sector Institutions, Legislation, Policies and Fiscal Incentives of Pacific Island Countries. Prepared by the Energy Programme of the Economic Development Diviion of The Pacific Community (SPC).
This report is a first attempt to take stock of the energy sector institutions, regulatory frameworks and legislation, as well as the policies and incentives that exist in Pacific Island countries (PICs). While there are various reports on PICs’ policies and renewable energy assessments, there has not yet been a comprehensive report that captures the existing institutional set-ups, regulatory frameworks, legislation, policies and incentives.
ByCatch Information 2018-06-10
Coastal and Marine billfish bycatch database fmro spcThe Bycatch Management Information System (BMIS) focuses on bycatch mitigation and management in oceanic tuna and billfish fisheries*. It is an open resource useful for fishery managers, fishers, scientists, observers, educators and anyone with an interest in fisheries management. As a reference and educational tool, the BMIS aims to support the adoption and implementation of science-based management measures so that bycatch is managed comprehensively and sustainably. The BMIS mainly focuses on highly migratory species with low reproductive rates, including seabirds, sharks and rays, sea turtles and marine mammals.
Catchment Management and Coral Reef Conservation 2019-02-26
Coastal and Marine catchment areas conservation coral reefA practical guide for coastal resource managers to reduce damage from catchment areas based on best practice case studies.
Excel pivot tables 2018-09-30
analysis excel help info inform pivot table videoVideo and instructions on how to use pivot tables in Excel for data analysis.
Convention on Biological Diversity Cartagena Documents 2018-06-04
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine akwé: kon voluntary guidelines biodiversity biosafety biotechnology cartagena protocol cbd conservation diversity ecosystems genetic impacts in situ iucn meetings resources small island developing states traditional knowledgeGuidelines, brochures, Indicators and published work on the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity which is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology from one country to another.
Assessment and Control of Biological Invasion Risks 2019-02-26
Biodiversity alien species biodiversity ecosystem endemic species habitat intentional introduction introduced species introduction invasive alien species native species pest unintentional introduction weedThis book is of worldwide benefit to people, for assessment and management of biological invasion risks
A global review of species-specific shark-fin-to-body-mass ratios and relevant legislation 2018-07-30
Coastal and Marine aquaculture environment fin fish fisheries global marine review shark sharks speciesA global review of species-specific shark-fin-to-body-mass ratios and relevant legislation
Marine Pollution in the Pacific 2018-09-19
Coastal and Marine marine observer pacific pollutionregional data on marine pollution. Observer pollution events
NOAA Coral Reef Watch 2018-11-18
Coastal and Marine bleaching coral coral bleaching model noaa outlook reef satelliteThe NOAA Coral Reef Watch program uses satellite data to provide current reef environmental conditions to quickly identify areas at risk for coral bleaching. Bleaching is the process by which corals lose the symbiotic algae that give them their distinctive colors. If a coral is severely bleached, disease and death become likely. Coral Reef Watch also offers a modeled Outlook that predicts the likelihood of coral bleaching heat stress on a week-by-week basis, up to four months in the future (the typical length of a bleaching season).
Invasive Species Management in the Pacific: A Review of National Plans 2010 2019-02-25
Biodiversity invasive species nbsapThis review was undertaken to examine the invasive species management components within the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans of twelve Pacific island countries (PICs): Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu.
The results of the review show that invasive species management is included as a component in eleven National
Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans, Marshall Islands being the only country not to include invasive species
management at the time.
Effects of Climate Change on 1.5° Temperature Rise 2019-03-05
Atmosphere and Climate 1.5° climate change temperature rise vulnerabilityThis report synthesizes the emerging evidence of climate impacts at different temperature thresholds for Pacific islands. All evidence points to vast differences in impacts in a 1.5˚C world, compared to the +3˚C world to which our current policies and climate change pledges are leading us. For Pacific islands and marine and coastal ecosystems in the region, these differences cannot be overstated; even a 0.5˚C difference (between 1.5˚C and 2˚C) may mean that critical tipping points are crossed.
Pacific Marine Climate Change Report Card 2018 2019-02-28
Atmosphere and Climate Coastal and Marine climate change island resiliene marine marine biodiversity ocean acidification oceanic fisheries report cardThis CMEP report provides a summary of climate change impacts on coasts and seas in the Pacific island region, and how Pacific islands can respond.
Action Strategy 2008-2012 For Nature Conservation 2018-05-28
Land Built Environment 2008-2012 action strategy conservation nature principlesProvides principles to support nature conservation in pacific islands
Area of vegetation types by Province and region in 2014 PNG 2019-04-08
Land Biodiversity 2014 forests png vegetationArea of vegetation by province
Human Rights and Climate Change Law 2019-02-18
Atmosphere and Climate climate change climate change law cop cop21 human rights human rights law international law international legal framework journal of the south pacific law kyoto protocol law unfcccThis Special Issue of the Journal of South Pacific Law aims to provide insight into the role of international law in addressing the short-term and long-term challenges posed by climate change to Pacific Island States and their populations. It focuses on the two international legal frameworks that were designed to protect the Earth’s climate system and the human person: international climate change law on the one hand, and international human rights law on the other.
Island Life in the 21st Century 2019-02-18
Biodiversity biodiversity conservation island life sustainabilityThis paper attempts to present a “quick snapshot” of the status of biodiversity in the Pacific Islands and the prospects and challenges for the mainstreaming of its conservation and sustainable use by Pacific Island peoples during the 21st century
Forest Area statistics 2018-06-13
Land area cover fao forest forest characteristics forest cover forest details forest land pacificForest area for pacific island countries
Legal Frameworks for Ecosystem-Based Adaptation to Climate Change in the Pacific Islands 2019-02-19
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity climate change ecosystem based adaptation legal frameworksThis report is primarily directed to analyzing the legal aspects of ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change. It sketches the impacts of climate change in the Pacific Island countries, recognizing that climate change directly impacts ecosystems, which provide for the needs of people as well as for the maintenance of the natural environment.
Effects of Climate Change on Mangroves 2019-03-06
Atmosphere and Climate Inland Waters no keyword providedPacific island mangroves include the world’s centre of mangrove biodiversity in Papua New Guinea, and extend east through all countries and territories as far as the Marshall Islands and Samoa. This report discusses the effects of climate change on mangrove areas of the Pacific region.
Pacific Climate Change Portal 2018-11-15
Atmosphere and Climate climate climate change iclim pacific climate change portal portalDirect internet link to the Pacific Climate Change portal
Sea Turtles As a Flagship Species: Different Perspectives Create Conflicts in the Pacific Islands 2018-07-02
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine conflicts flag flagship islands pacific sea species turtle turtlesSea Turtles As a Flagship Species: Different Perspectives Create Conflicts in the Pacific Islands
ADB Climate Change Programs - Facilitating Integrated Solutions in Asia and the Pacific 2019-02-26
Atmosphere and Climate adaptation adb climate change mitigationDoumenting ADB’s ongoing and emerging climate change mitigation and adaptation programs, and how they continue to play a catalytic role in helping Asia and the Pacific meet the challenges brought about by climate change
Natural resources management and the environment in small island developing states 2019-02-25
Land Coastal and Marine agriculture crops environmental challenges fisheries forestry livestock natural resources sustainable development issuesThis paper focuses on the environmental challenges of sustainable development issues with particular attention to natural resource management, environment and climate change in the food and agriculture sector (including crops, livestock, fisheries and forestry).
Practical guide to solid waste management in Pacific Island Countries & Territories 2019-04-04
Land jprism landfill improvement solid waste waste generation waste managementThis Practical Guide is the compilation of good practices identified and developed by experts in the region through J-PRISM Phase I. This covers all solid waste management (SWM) issues from the technical ones, such as waste generation survey and landfill improvement, to the managerial ones, such as contract management and user pays system. These good practices have high applicability to other Pacific islands, although modification and adaptation are always necessary.
Marine Invasive Alien Species 2019-02-25
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine alien species biodiversity loss marine invasive species marine resources non-native species ocean biodiversity ocean ecosystemMarine invasive species are currently recognized as one of the major direct causes of biodiversity loss and changes in ecosystem provisioning and supporting services. This dataset documents the recent progress in addressing their growing threat to ocean biodiversity and ecosystems.
Lime Juice and Vinegar Injections as an Alternative to Control COTS Outbreaks 2019-02-25
Coastal and Marine acidic injection coastal communities coral reef ecosystem corallivorous crown of thorns cots crown of thorns marine resources natural alternatives reef vanuatuOutbreaks of the corallivorous crown-of-thorns seastar Acanthaster planci (COTS) represent one of the greatest disturbances to coral reef ecosystems in the Indo-Pacific, affecting not only coral reefs but also the coastal communities which rely on their resources. This research paper documents a test of a new alternative control method based upon acidic injections of cheap, 100% natural products that was carried out in Vanuatu where the presence of COTS has frequently been reported.
The paper concluded that the injections of lime juice and vinegar offer great advantages when compared to current best practices and constitute a cheap and natural option for all reefs affected by COTS
Millenium Development Goals in the Pacific Islands 2019-02-19
Built Environment mdg millenium development goalsThis dataset hosts all MDG reports in the Pacific
Effects of Climate Change on Settlements and Infrastructure 2019-03-05
Atmosphere and Climate Built Environment climate change infrastructure settlementsThis paper points out that the exposure to climate hazards varies between states based both on geographical factors (such as the propensity to experience cyclones and droughts, island types and topography) and on such factors as population and infrastructure distribution, all of which provide a framework for considering regional vulnerability to climate change.
Manual for Mangrove Monitoring in the Pacific Islands Region 2019-03-06
mangrove management mangrove monitoring mangrovesThis manual is a tool in improving mangrove management, augmenting or restoring a mangrove conservation
ethic, and reversal of trends in human-caused degradation of mangroves.
Effects of Climate Change on Corals Relevant to the Pacific Islands 2019-03-05
Atmosphere and Climate Coastal and Marine climate change corals ocean acidificationThis paper discuss impacts of climate change on corals according to standardized metrics. It also deals with non-climate drivers because of the synergistic effects they have with climate drivers affecting Pacific corals.
Growth and Survival of the Giant Clams 2018-06-13
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine clams giant research paper solomon islands survival of clamsGrowth and Survival of the Giant Clams
The State of the World's Sea Turtles 2018-05-01
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2017 bycatch solution french territories pacific loggerheads report sea sea turtle swot turtle worldReports on the state of the world's sea turtles
POPs in PICs 2019-01-13
Built Environment persistent organic pollutants popsPOPs in PICs is a project to eliminate persistent organic pollutants from Pacific Island countries. This report outlines the approximate volume of persistent organic pollutants collected in the Pacific Islands by the end of the project in 2006 for each country as well as lessons learned.
Data for decision making workflow 2019-03-21
flowchart graphic workflowWorkflow showing the different steps from data collection, processing, validation to upload to the data portal. Links to indicator development, reporting, communication products and informed decision making are made. You are free to use this workflow to help explain and support data management and sharing.
SDG reporting linked indicators 2018-09-24
Atmosphere and Climate development sdgAll resources here are related to SDG targets and indicators
Climate Change Impacts on Migratory Species 2019-02-25
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity climate change climate change impacts migratory speciesThis study, commissioned by the UNEP/CMS Secretariat, aims to identify how climate change is likely to affect individual migratory species, and the degree of threat that they face.
Coastal protection - best practices in the Pacific 2019-04-22
Coastal and Marine adaptation measures coastal protection non-structural adaptation structural adaptationThe report is intended as a general guide to coastal protection practices in the Pacific region. Coastal protection interventions in the Pacific basically fall into two categories: non-structural adaptation and structural adaptation approaches.The options presented in this guide should be examined carefully by qualified engineers prior to selection and implementation.
Marine Pollution Events 2018-09-19
no keyword providedNo description provided
Status and distribution of freshwater fishes, land snails and reptiles in the Pacific Islands of Oceania 2019-02-10
Biodiversity freshwater fish iucn red list land snails reptilesThis report summarizes the conservation status of 167 freshwater fishes, 166 land snails and 157 reptiles native to the Pacific Islands. It identifies Pacific Island species that are threatened with extinction at the global level, according to the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria – the world’s most widely accepted methodology for measuring extinction risk.
MEA Database 2018-04-05
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters no keyword providedSummary table of the status of Pacific Island countries in relation to International and Regional conventions.
Current State of Knowledge of Cetacean Threats, Diversity and Habitats in the Pacific Islands Region 2018-07-02
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine cetacean diverse diversity habitats island marine pacific region species threatened threatened marine threatsCurrent State of Knowledge of Cetacean Threats, Diversity and Habitats in the Pacific Islands Region
Status of Coral Reefs of the World 2019-02-25
Coastal and Marine coral reefsA series of publication on the status of coral reefs of the world
Economics of Resource and Environmental Project Management in the Pacific 2019-02-11
Built Environment ecologically sustainable development environmental projects esd project managementThis report summarises key economic factors affecting the success of recent resource and environmental management projects in the Pacific.
Marine Opportunity Costs: A method for calculating opportunity costs to multiple stakeholder groups 2019-02-25
Coastal and Marine marine marine opportunity costs opportunity costsThis study seek to address the following 5 main questions:
(1) Where are the preferred target species located and what spatial models serve as the best predictors of species abundance;
(2) Where in Kubulau is current fishing effort focused and how does it vary by gear;
(3) What are the differences in opportunity costs across users of different fishing gear, based on current and potential costs;
(4) Where would be the best areas to modify the current MPA network to reduce conflict and improve fisheries benefits and which users would be most affected by these changes; and
(5) How can this model be applied to other resource management decisions?
Renewable Global Status Report 2019-02-04
Built Environment energy access energy efficiency renewable energyThis Renewables Global Status Report is a part of a series that contributes to the objectives of the UN Secretary-General’s Sustainable Energy for All by providing the latest data on: the development and uptake of renewable energy; the evolution of distributed renewables for energy access; and energy efficiency’s contribution to achieving sustainable energy access for all. It is relate-able to the Pacific through the provision of data on renewable energy targets
Water quality studies on selected South Pacific lagoons 1991 2018-07-26
Coastal and Marine Inland Waters lagoon monitoring quality region regional report seas sprep unep waterUNEP Regional Seas Ports and Studies No. 136.
SPREP Reports and Studies No. 49.
UNEP 1991
Pacific Islands Ocean Acidification Vulnerability Assessment 2019-02-18
Coastal and Marine acidification aquaculture climate change fisheries food security livelihood ocean ocean acidification ocean chemistry oceanic habitats pacific ocean ph vulnerability assessmentThis report summarises the projected changes in ocean chemistry for the Pacific island region (from 130°E to 130°W and 25°N to 25°S) at regional and sub-regional scales, assessing the vulnerability of Pacific coastal and oceanic habitats and fisheries to ocean acidification using an established framework, and discussing the implications for the Pacific island communities dependent on fisheries and aquaculture for food security and livelihood
Effects of Climate Change on Fish and Shellfish 2019-03-06
Atmosphere and Climate Coastal and Marine climate change effects coastal fisheries fisheries marine invetebrates marine vetebrates shellfishIn the Pacific Islands region, fish and invertebrates (specifically shellfish) fulfill important ecological roles in coastal and oceanic habitats, and many species are targeted by fisheries, making vital contributions to food security, livelihoods, government revenue and cultural heritage. This report discusses how climate change is expected to have profound effects on the status and distribution of coastal and oceanic habitats, the fish and invertebrates they support and, as a result, the productivity of fisheries and aquaculture
FAO Pacific Farm Management and Marketing Series 2019-02-25
Land agriculture fao farm management farmingThis “Reference Manual” is the No. 3 of the FAO Pacific Farm Management and Marketing Series. Its content is based on material developed for FAO funded technical cooperation projects in Vanuatu, Palau, Fiji and Papua New Guinea as well as material prepared by the Agriculture Management, Marketing and Finance Service (AGSF) at FAO Headquarters, Rome. It is designed to help trainers and advisors guide small farmers in their efforts to grow and market their agriculture so as to earn more cash from their labor, their land and their capital
Effects of Climate Change on Extreme Events 2019-03-06
Atmosphere and Climate climate change extreme events pacific cmssPacific Island Commonwealth Member States (Pacific CMSs) are highly vulnerable to climate change (high confidence; robust evidence, high agreement). Impacts of climate change on extreme events relevant to Pacific CMSs vary, dependent on the magnitude, frequency, and temporal and spatial extent of the event, as well as on the biophysical nature of the island and its social, economic, and political setting (high confidence). This paper assesses the impacts of climate change on extreme events on nine Pacific CMSs – Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Monitoring and Management of the humphead wrasse 2019-02-25
Coastal and Marine destructive fishing fisheries management humphead wrasse marine resources overfishingThe humphead wrasse Cheilinus undulatus is a small but important part of the international trade in live reef food fish, being one of the highest species in unit value. The main threats of the live reef food fish trade to the sustainability of the species are overfishing and the effects of destructive fishing on the target species, non-target species and on the reef environment. In this context this report discusses the core elements of a management system for humphead wrasse, making considerations about major fisheries management objectives, management measures, enforcement, monitoring and fisheries assessment.
Proceedings of the Helping Islands Adapt Workshop 2019-02-25
Biodiversity alien species cbd convention on biological diversity invasive speciesThe Helping Islands Adapt workshop was held in Auckland, New Zealand between the 11th and 16th of April 2010 to support regional action against invasive species on islands, in order to preserve biodiversity and adapt to climate change. It arose from decisions under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) relating to invasive alien species and island biodiversity.
Status of the Coral Reefs in the Pacific and Outlook 2018-07-30
Coastal and Marine coral corals gcrn iucn pacific reef reefs south status unepStatus of the Coral Reefs in the Pacific and Outlook. Reports by the Global Coral Reef Network in collaboration with UNEP, IUCN and other agencies
Effects of Climate Change on Sea Levels and Inundation 2019-03-05
Atmosphere and Climate Coastal and Marine climate change coastal inundation inundation marine inundation sea levelThis report focuses on marine/coastal inundation and sea level and how they are affected by climate change.
The region of interest is the Pacific Islands, with a focus on Commonwealth countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu).
Coastal shark fisheries in the Pacific 2019-02-25
Coastal and Marine coastal fisheries conservation coral reefs fisheries pacific shark depletion sharksThis study first presents the general knowledge on shark exploitation and vulnerability. Then, the status of coastal shark fisheries in the Pacific Islands is addressed from the angle of the data available for this region and on the basis of information collected through a questionnaire that was sent to the fisheries department of the Pacific countries. In the last part, prospects for management and regulation are discussed.
Pacific Islands Protected Area Portal 2019-04-16
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters biopama pipap protected areas portalA link to the Pacific Islands Protected Area Portal (PIPAP) which aims to facilitate the sharing of resources and expertise among the Pacific Islands Protected Area practitioners.
The Wealth of Islands : Global Call for Conservation 2006 2018-05-28
Land Biodiversity 2006 biodiversity loss convention of biological diversity diversity drivers islands livelihoods millenium ecosystems assessment threats wealthThis brochure drew significantly from a technical publication by Deda et al. (submitted for publication to Natural Resources Forum), the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment report on Island Systems by Wong et al. 2005, the report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Island Biodiversity, which met in Tenerife in 2004 and the draft programme of work on island biodiversity adopted by the Subsidiary Body for Scientifc, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) at its tenth meeting in 2005
Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Evidence, Data and Knowledge in the Pacific Island Countries 2010 2018-05-31
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2010 girls pacific island countries violence womenConsists of information on gender issues mainly violence against women and girls using evidence, data and knowledge gathered from in Pacific Island Countries.
Size limits and other coastal fisheries regulations used in the Pacific Islands region 2019-02-19
Coastal and Marine coastal fisheries regulations fisheries regulationsThis booklet is a vehicle for sharing knowledge between the islands of the Pacific Community about the basic fishery management measures that have been used in different places for regulating particularly important or potentially vulnerable species.
Climate Change and Invasive Species in the Pacific 2019-02-18
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity biodiversity climate change cyclone heta extinction introduced pests invasive species livelihood weedsA Pacific information brief from the Pacific Invasives Partnership (a working group of the Roundtable for Nature Conservation in the Pacific Islands)
78 Development Bulletin 2018-05-29
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2017 cities development development bulletin governance land access pacific pacific way policy politics settlements urban urban services urbinisationThe Development Bulletin has, for 28 years, been the journal of the Development Studies Network based at the Australian National University. It is an occasional publication providing at least one issue a year. The journal includes commissioned and submitted papers and is available in hard copy or online for free download. Each issue focuses on a specific, topical development theme providing a multi-disciplinary perspective on a range of opinions on development activities, theories, and research. The papers in DB are short and concise with a word limit of 3,500. Authors include academics, non academics, development professionals, those working in non government and government organisations, consultants, teachers, community leaders, politicians and students of development. The 78 issues of Development Bulletin are available online. Together, they provide a valuable history of social and economic development, development theory, policy, practice and development studies.
Seamount Distribution 2018-11-20
Coastal and Marine marine seafloor seamountDataset regarding 'Seamounts' - peaks that rise over 1,000 m above the seafloor. Seamount chains occur in all three major ocean basins, with the Pacific having the most number and most extensive seamount chains.
Green Turtle Nesting Sites and Sea Turtle Legislation throughout Oceania 2018-07-02
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine green legislation nesting oceania sites turtle turtles usGreen Turtle Nesting Sites and Sea Turtle Legislation throughout Oceania
Establishing Resilient Marine Protected Area Networks — Making It Happen 2019-02-25
Coastal and Marine marine environment marine protected areas mpaThis document represents a synthesis of the expertise, knowledge and views of leading experts in marine protected area (MPA) network design and implementation. It is intended to be useful to countries and their various organizations in helping them build effective networks of MPAs. Not only does it provide a wealth of real-life examples from around the globe, it outlines the steps necessary to turn political ambitions into reality.
Review of Regional E-Waste Recycling 2018-06-14
Land Built Environment e-waste electronic waste pacific island countries pacific island nations recycle recycling regional e-waste wasteReview of Regional E-Waste Recycling
Fisheries in the economies of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories 2018-07-30
Coastal and Marine adb aggregation aquaculture benefits cities cofish countries department department of fisheries dof fish fish aggregation fisheries fishery island of pacific produce production territoriesReports by Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Tuna Fisheries Status and Management in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean 2018-07-30
Coastal and Marine central community fish fisheries management ocean pacific secretariat spc status tuna westernTuna Fisheries Status and Management in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean
Ocean Acidification in the Pacific 2019-02-25
Coastal and Marine acidification ocean ocean acidification sdgsPacific Factsheet on ocean acidification, briefly covering how it links to SDGs
Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Pacific 2019-02-25
Built Environment debris pollution spc sustainable consumption and productionPacific environments require global commitments to sustainable consumption and production because waste and pollution produced elsewhere is transported into and impacts the Pacific region. This factsheet highlights briefly the consumption and production practices that affect Pacific environments and species directly and indirectly
Regulating Plastics in the Pacific Island Countries 2018-11-05
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Inland Waters no keyword providedThis dataset contains a guide for policy makers and legislative drafters in the context of plastic regulations
Data Portal Manuals 2018-09-13
data portal dkan guide help info inform manual user guide user manual userguideDocumentation on getting started with the Inform Data Portal
Cost-Benefit Analysis for Natural Resource Management in the Pacific : A Guide 2019-02-25
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters cba cost benefit analysis guide natural resource managementIn light of the many existing guidebooks already available to support CBA (cost benefit analysis), this document is intended only as an introductory guide with a focus on the practical application of CBA in the Pacific. It indicates key questions and issues to address but it does not explain the theoretical concepts underpinning CBA.
Marine pollution in the Pacific 2018-09-19
Coastal and Marine marine observer data pacific pollutionRegional data on marine pollution. Observer pollution events.
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2012 43rd Edition 2018-05-29
Land Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2012 adb asia green urbinization key indicators pacificConsists of KEY INDICATORS for Asia and the Pacific 2012 and an additional Chapter on Green Urbanization in Asia
Photos Regional Meeting 2018-09-19
group photo meeting photo sprepPhotos from the meeting....
Pacific Ecosystem Based Adaptation to Climate Change Fact Sheet 2019-03-19
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity climate change pebaccPEBACC is a five year project implemented by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to explore and promote ecosystem-based options for adapting to climate change.
Pacific Action Plan - Marine Litter 2018-11-05
Coastal and Marine marine marine action plan marine litterThis dataset contains information for Pacific island countries and territories to take a major step forward to protect our Pacific Ocean from marine litter.
BIOPAMA Pacific Regional Inception Workshop Report 2019-04-16
Biodiversity biopama inception workshop protected areas managementA report on the regional inception of the second phase of the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) programme, for the Pacific that was held at the Tanoa Tusitala Hotel, Apia, Samoa from 11th to 15th June 2018.
Video instructions for the data portal 2018-09-19
adding data data dataset guide help info inform instruction manual video youtubeThese instructional videos walk users through the portal and its different features.
Climate Change in the Pacific 2018-06-10
Atmosphere and Climate climate change disaster risk pacific risk managementData on climate change, disaster risk and risk management in the Pacific.
Degradable Plastics 2019-02-25
Land Coastal and Marine degradable plastics plastic ban plasticsThis paper provides information on degradable plastics and is intended to provide guidance on potential mechanisms for achieving reductions in plastic bag consumption. It is anticipated that this paper can be used in the Pacific region as a source of information, when trying to devise a strategy for dealing with plastic bags.
Manage Myna birds in the Pacific 2019-02-25
Biodiversity common myna invasive species battler jungle myna myna birds pests controlA guide into the management actions that will need to be taken into account for public awareness of myna birds and control actions.
Pacific Regional Solid Waste Management Strategy 2010 – 2015 2018-06-25
Built Environment 2010-2015 management pacific regional solid strategy wastePacific Regional Solid Waste Management Strategy 2010 – 2015
Management State of Pacific Sea Cucumber Fisheries 2019-02-07
Coastal and Marine sea cucumberMany of the sea cucumber fisheries in Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) are in a poor state and in need of rehabilitation. This article documents the status of sea cucumbers in the region
Guidelines for Urban Rat Control 2019-02-25
Biodiversity invasive species pests rats control rattusThere are three species of rat in the Pacific, the Polynesian rat Rattus exulans (the smallest), the ship rat Rattus rattus and the Norwegian rat Rattus norvegicus (the largest). Rats are one of the most damaging pests in urban zones, and this document is a guide on how and why it is necessary to control in the region.
InforMEA - United Nations Information Portal on Multilateral Environmental Agreements 2018-11-26
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine agreements informea multilateral environment agreements online course pull treatiesInforMEA provides easy access to information on Multilateral Environmental Agreements. It is an initiative facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme and supported by the European Union. It seeks to develop Inter-operable information systems for the benefit of the (MEA) Parties and the environment community at large.
This dataset provides direct links to:
1. "Pacific Islands" - related data on the InforMEA portal. For country-specific information, please type name of country on the InforMEA portal search tool.
2. Free online courses
Capacity building in the Marine sector in the Pacific Islands 2019-02-19
Coastal and Marine capacity building human resources marine sector marine studies programme msp tertiary education trainings uspThis paper stresses out that human resources development in the marine sector is a priority. The University of the South Pacific is a key player in tertiary training and education, and it is the purpose of this document to outline the role that USP, specifically its Marine Studies Programme (MSP) is playing in building capacity in the marine sector of the region.
Blue Habitats Portal 2018-11-20
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine biodiversity conservation blue habitats habitats marine ocean ocean management spatial planningA direct internet link to and resources pertaining the Blue Habitat website which has been established as a portal for information on the global distribution of marine ‘blue’ habitats. Knowledge on the distribution of blue habitats is an important input into ocean management, marine spatial planning and biodiversity conservation.
Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) 2019-02-12
Biodiversity ecosystem invasive plants pier plant speciesThe PIER database is focused on plant species that are known to have been introduced to the Pacific region including the Pacific Rim. It provides listings and descriptions of plant species that threaten ecosystems and also listed many other invasive and potentially invasive plant species present in and around the Pacific region
The Third Regional Bird Meeting 2007 2019-04-23
Biodiversity birdlife international birds regional bird meetingThis report summarizes the work being carried out by parties to the Pacific working group for bird conservation. The purpose of the meeting was to review the conservation status of all Pacific birds, based on studies conducted by BirdLife International and Government agencies, to determine threats, what work has been undertaken and what still needs to be done, and to use this information to contribute to the development of the new Action Strategy.
Communicating for Success - Ensuring MPA’s are Valued 2019-02-26
Coastal and Marine communication marine protected areas mpaThis guidebook outlines how to use communication as more than just a tool for outreach, but rather as a mechanism to catalyze change in a community’s attitude and behavior.
Freshwater Under Threat - Pacific Islands 2019-02-10
Inland Waters freshwater vulnerability assessmentThis study undertakes a vulnerability assessment of the freshwater resources of the PICs, based on input from technical experts and regional resource managers.
Pacific Marine and Coastal Tourism 2019-02-25
Built Environment Coastal and Marine coastal tourism marine ecosystems sdgs sea and land uses sustainable development sustainable tourismFact Sheet - Pacific tourism depends on healthy marine ecosystems for aesthetic appeal and for the ecosystem services that support human occupation. This fact sheet links it to SDGs and brief background info on how the Pacific island countries face challenges in planning for sustainable development of infrastructure as well as sea and land uses related to tourism
The Science of Marine Reserves 2019-02-25
Coastal and Marine marine reservesThe Science of Marine Reserves Project is an international collaboration to study, synthesize, and share the scientific information about marine reserves and other types of marine protected areas around the world.
QGIS 2018-09-06
2.18 3.4 download gis guide help info inform installation manual q q gis qgis software training userguideQGIS is a Free and Open Source Geographic Information System. This dataset contains all the information to get you started.
Pacific Islands Regional Marine Species 2019-02-07
Coastal and Marine dolphin dugong eez marine species migratory species pacific ocean turtle whaleThe Marine Species Programme of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) outlines a regional strategy for the cooperative conservation and management of dugongs, marine turtles, whales and dolphins. This strategy will enable Pacific Islanders to take a primary role in achieving the following vision:
"A healthy Pacific Ocean with sustainable populations of whales, dolphins, marine turtles, dugongs and other species, and meets the aspirations of Pacific Island peoples and protects their natural and cultural heritage"
ACPMEA and Inform Joint Regional Meeting 2018 2018-09-23
acpmea cook islands data help info inform kiribati marshall islands nauru niue palau png portal reporting samoa soe solomon islands tonga tuvalu unep vanuatuVarious training and reference materials from the ACPMEA and Inform Joint Regional Meeting held at SPREP 17-21 September 2018.
Pacific Ocean 2020 Challenge 2019-02-25
Coastal and Marine ocean challenge pacific oceanThe Pacific Ocean 2020 Challenge seeks to focus global attention, to build new partnerships, and generate the necessary commitments, to address threats to the world’s largest natural asset – the Pacific Ocean - by 2020
Aqua-Maps : Predicted range maps for Aquatic species 2018-11-26
Coastal and Marine Inland Waters aqua maps aquamarine aquatic organisms maps marine species pullDataset with direct internet link and resources pertaining to AquaMaps. It is an online tool for generating model based, large scale predictions of natural occurrences of species. For marine species, the model uses estimates of environmental preferences with respect to depth, water temperature, salinity, primary productivity, and association with sea ice or coastal areas.
State of Conservation Reports - Territories 2019-04-25
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters conservation french polynesia guam indicators northern mariana islands pitcairn islands regional regional soe soe state of conservation reports tokelau wallis and futunaFor the Ninth Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas December 2013, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) commissioned an assessment of the status of biodiversity and conservation in Oceania.
This dataset holds all the reports that assesses the overall state of conservation in;
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Guam
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French Polynesia
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Tokelau
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Wallis and Futuna
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Pitcairn Islands
These reports weren't published but were sent to country for checking (2013) - to be used for the Regional SOE initiative 2019
Regional Dialogue and Learning Mission on Integrating Climate Change and Biodiversity at the Country Level 2019-03-19
Atmosphere and Climate Land adaptation strategies biodiversity climate change dialogue pebaccA guiding presentation on a series of regional dialogue seminars and field visits held in order to raise awareness, capacity and identify opportunities for effective policy coherence, implementation and mainstreaming of nature-based solutions at the national level.
Strategic Plan for the Conservation and Management of Marine Resources in the Pacific region 2019-02-25
Coastal and Marine fisheries marine management marine resources marine resources strategic plan noaa pacific islands region strategic planThis Strategic Plan provides an integrated overview of a science based to living marine resource conservation and management in the Pacific Islands Region. The goals and objectives reflect here also generally reflect NOAA Fisheries national goals with appropriate acknowledgements of the unique cultural, historical, geographical and ecological features that characterize the people and living marine resources of the region
KoBoToolbox 2018-09-23
android app data collection field form help info inform kobotoolbox mobile odk phone toolboxKoBoToolbox is a tool for mobile data collection in the field. This dataset contains all relevant information to get started.
* KoBoToolbox website: https://www.kobotoolbox.org/
* Create an account: https://kf.kobotoolbox.org/accounts/register/#/
* Support portal: http://help.kobotoolbox.org
* Quick Start Overview: http://help.kobotoolbox.org/getting-started/getting-started/quick-start-...
SOE mission report UNEP 2009 2018-05-27
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2009 mission report png soeThis is a test to be removed.
Climate Change Advocacy in the Pacific : The role of Information and Communication Technologies 2019-02-04
Atmosphere and Climate advocacy climate change ictThis article explores the phenomenon of the use of ICT for climate change activism in the Pacific.
InterRidge Vents Database 2018-11-20
Coastal and Marine active vent hydrothermal interridge global submarine vent ventDirect internet link to the InterRidge Global Database of active submarine hydro-thermal vent fields. The database includes a vocabulary of vent field names and information that may be useful in mapping, including position (latitude, longitude), depth, region, tectonic setting category, national jurisdiction, and ocean. Additional information in the database includes names of individual vent sites within vent fields, spreading rate for those vent fields at spreading centers, maximum temperature or temperature category (high or low) for active vent fields, and notes on site description, deposit type, host rock, and biology for some of the vent fields.
Effects of Climate Change on Ocean Fisheries 2019-03-05
Atmosphere and Climate Coastal and Marine climate change impacts fish habitats fish stocks fisheries food web ocean fisheriesThis paper discuss the profound effects of climate change on oceanic fish habitats, food webs, the fish stocks they support and, as a consequence, the productivity of fisheries
South-South Collaboration Day 2 2019-04-08
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity 2019 inform sprep training workshopResources for the SPREP Inform workshop in Samoa
Vulnerability of mangroves, seagrasses and intertidal flats in the Pacific to climate change 2019-02-11
Coastal and Marine climate change coastal fisheries coastal habitats intertidal flat mangrove marine seagrassThis chapter describes the diversity and distribution of mangrove, seagrass and intertidal flat habitats in the tropical Pacific (25°N–25°S and 130°E–130°W), outlining the role they play in supporting coastal fisheries in the region, and summarising the critical requirements for establishing and maintaining these habitats.
Pacific experiences with modalities relevant for Climate Change Financing 2019-04-28
Atmosphere and Climate climate change climate change finance climate financing climate funds finances forum secretariat modalitiesThe Forum Secretariat in collaboration with a number of Member countries, Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP) and development partners is exploring a range of modalities, approaches and enabling environments that might assist countries to more effectively harness climate change resources and implement them to address national priorities. A number of these modalities are already being implemented or explored in the region and provide a practical experience to draw from -
This booklet therefore presents a compilation of some of these practical experiences and has been contributed to by a number of countries and partners in the region.
Aquatic Invasive Species 2019-02-25
Biodiversity Inland Waters aquatic invasives invasive speciesA fact sheet on aquatic invasive species.
BirdLife International Online Portal 2018-11-20
Biodiversity biodiversity conservation bird habitats bird species birds conservation pullDataset with Pacific related resources and direct internet link to the Birdlife Online data portal. 'Birdlife' is a global partnership of conservation organizations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity. Its priorities include preventing extinction of bird species, identifying and safeguarding important sites for birds, maintaining and restoring key bird habitats, and empowering conservationists worldwide.
Biology and Impacts of Pacific Island Invasive Species - Golden Crownbeard 2019-02-25
Biodiversity golden crownbeard herbaceous plants invasive plants verbesina encelioidesVerbesina encelioides, a gray, golden crownbeard, is a sunflower-like herbaceous annual plant ranging in height from 0.3 to 1.7 m with showy yellow flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States, the Mexican Plateau, and other parts of tropical America. Its invasive characteristics include high seed production (as many as 300–350 seeds per flower and multiple flowers per plant), seed dormancy, ability to tolerate dry conditions, and possible allelopathic effects. Many other Pacific islands with similar habitats could be invaded by V. encelioides
This research stresses out that Verbesina encelioides can be controlled via herbicides or mechanical means, but measures must be repeated due to the presence of persistent seed banks. Further research on V. encelioides is needed to understand its population dynamics, allelopathic properties, and impacts on natural ecosystems.
Aichi Biodiversity Targets - Quick Guide 2019-04-16
Biodiversity aichi biodiversity targets biodiversity targetsThis document contains a set of quick guides on each of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. The guides provide an overview of the main issues addressed under each target. They aim to provide Parties and other stakeholders with an introduction to each of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets by quickly introducing key terms, highlighting some of the implications for national target setting, providing guiding questions for consideration as part of national target setting exercises, providing ideas for preliminary national actions, identifying possible indicators to monitor progress and identifying further resources.
Data Portal License Agreements 2018-10-01
closed creative commons inter-agency open private sharedLicense agreements with summary table and user guide for PICs Environmental Data Portals
Pacific Parties to International and Regional MEAs 2019-03-18
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters mea multilateral environment agreements partiesA list of international and regional multilateral environmental agreements in which each of the Pacific Island country is a party/signatory of. This is useful for SPREP activities and planning
Global Distribution of Seafloor Geomorphic Features 2018-11-19
Land Biodiversity blue habitats geomorphology marine seafloordataset with internet direct links and resources relating to the global seafloor geomorphic features that represents an important contribution towards the understanding of the distribution of blue habitats. Certain geomorphic feature are known to be good surrogates for biodiversity. For example, seamounts support a different suite of species to abyssal plains.
Managing the Use of the Ocean 2019-02-18
Coastal and Marine island economies oceanThis volume is the third of a four-volume report entitled 'Cities, Seas and Storms: Managing Change in the Pacific Island Economies' produced by the World Bank. The key outcome of the report is intended to be an improved understanding of the need for management interventions. The report also argues for a greater collaboration between traditional, national and regional organizations in ocean management, able to maximize their comparative strengths while minimizing the inefficiencies in their interaction.
Painting the Diversity of Mangroves 2019-02-26
Inland Waters ecosystem mangroves sustainable livelihoodsSharing stories and dreams of women from mangrove-dependent communities in sustaining fish stocks, protecting the ecosystem and sustaining livelihoods.
Legislation Review 2018-11-29
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine cook islands environmental legislation fiji fsm kiribati legislation palau papua new guinea pull republic of the marshall islands review samoa solomon islands tokelau tonga tuvalu vanuatuConcise environmental legislative reviews of Pacific Island countries plus Tokelau.
Please submit new information or corrections as the reviews will be updated annually.
EIA Guidelines for Coastal Tourism Development in Pacific Island Countries and Territories 2019-02-18
Built Environment coastal tourism development eia emp environment environmental impact assessment green growth targets guideline impact assessment pacific region tourismEnvironmental impact assessment (EIA) is a tool that is used to assess and manage individual development projects, with an aim of maximising positive benefits and minimising negative impacts for local communities and their environment. When used effectively, EIA can help to support the achievement of green growth targets, climate change resilience, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This EIA is for the purpose of guiding tourism operations towards responsible planning, development and management of coastal tourism, to help ensure that the sector does not degrade important coastal areas, and that it makes a positive overall contribution to Pacific island countries and territories.
FAO Agriculture and Fair Trade in Pacific Island Countries 2009 2018-06-13
Land Culture and Heritage agriculture country profiles fao islands organic pacific pacific countriesFAO Agriculture and Fair Trade in Pacific Island Countries. This desk study has been prepared by Winnie Fay Bell and comments were kindly provided by the Pacific Regional Organic Task Force in May 2009
Large Marine Ecosystems Status and Trends - Summary for Policy Makers 2019-02-26
Coastal and Marine Inland Waters ecosystem trans-boundary water system twapThe water systems of the world — aquifers, lakes, rivers, large marine ecosystems, and open ocean — sustain the
biosphere and underpin the health and socioeconomic well-being of the world’s population. Many of these systems are shared by two or more nations. Recognizing the value of trans-boundary water systems, and the reality that many of them continue to be over-exploited and degraded, and managed in fragmented ways, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) initiated the Trans-boundary Waters Assessment Programme (TWAP). The Programme aims to provide a baseline assessment to identify and evaluate changes in these water systems caused by human activities and natural processes, as well as the consequences these changes may have on the human populations dependent upon them.
Bycatch and non-tuna catch in the tropical purse seine fisheries of the world 2019-02-03
Coastal and Marine by-catch cetacean dolphins fishery tunaThis report provides a review of our knowledge of the bycatches, defined as
discarded dead, from the tropical tuna purse seine fisheries of the world. The major
fishing grounds involved (eastern and western Pacific, eastern Atlantic, and western
Indian Oceans) share the gear, the ways of fishing, and the structure of the pelagic
communities. Because of that, the species taken in association with tuna schools tend
to be the same in all regions.
Asia and the Pacific Policy Studies (APPS) Working Paper Series 04/2013 October 2013 2018-05-29
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2013 asia assessment club theory pacific pacific island countries policy studies political economy regionalism sids small island developing statesThis research is part of the Asia and the Pacific Policy Studies (APPS) Working Paper Series 04/ published October 2013. The Asia and the Pacific Policy Studies is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal that targets research in policy studies in Asia and the Pacific. The Journal aims to break down barriers across disciplines and generate policy impact. Asia and the Pacific Policy Studies has funding support from the aid agency of the Australian Government’s development assistance agency, AusAID, and commissions research in areas of particular interest to the Journal's editors and AusAID.
Marine Pollution 2018-09-19
Coastal and Marine pollutionmarine material spillage international oceans
Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, Mitigation and Indigenous People 2019-02-17
Atmosphere and Climate adaptation climate change environmental change indigenous communities indigenous people mitigation resilienceThis compendium presents a wide-ranging overview of more than 400 projects, case studies and research activities specifically related to climate change and Indigenous Peoples. It provides a sketch of the climate and environmental changes, local observations and impacts being felt by communities in different regions, and outlines various adaptation and mitigation strategies that are currently being implemented by Indigenous Peoples
Economics of Coastal Zone Management in the Pacific 2019-02-10
Coastal and Marine coastal zones livelihood lmma sustainable developmentCoastal Zone management is a much debated subject in the discourse about sustainable development in the South Pacific region. This book specifically deals with the analysis of the effects of the fundamental drivers, ecological connectivity, and root causes of coastal resource and environmental challenges using key economic concepts, principles and paradigms.
Marine Pollution Pacific 2018-09-19
Coastal and Marine marine marine polution pollutionRegional data on marine pollution.
Fisheries of the Pacific Islands - Regional and National Information 2018-06-20
Coastal and Marine fish species fisheries fisheries management fishingThis publication presents information on coastal and offshore fisheries in the region. The information is broken down into resource categories, the major types of fishing, the important species, the status of those resources, and the fisheries management that occurs.
Convention on Biological Diversity : Global Coral Portal 2018-11-15
Coastal and Marine aichi biodiversity target biological diversity cbd convention of biological diversity coral coral reefs global coral portal pullDataset that provides a direct internet link and resources pertaining to the CBD Global Coral Portal - a window to various sources of information on the status of coral reefs and the range of commitments, initiatives, and actions at different scales to protect and sustainably manage coral reefs and closely associated ecosystems in support of the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network 2018-12-12
Coastal and Marine ocean ocean acidificationA direct internet link to easily access the visualization of ocean acidification conditions and data synthesis products being collected around the world on the GOA-ON Data Explorer portal.
State of Conservation in Oceania - Regional Report 2018-12-12
Biodiversity biodiversity climate change conservation ecosystem environmental governance habitats indicators oceania over-exploitation speciesThis report assesses the overall state of conservation in the Pacific Islands region of Oceania, that is, the 21 countries and territories covered by SPREP plus Pitcairn Island. The report uses an analysis of 16 indicators chosen in consultation with SPREP and based on the Global Biodiversity Indicator project (http://www.bipindicators.net). The indicators used are those considered to best provide an overview of the key issues facing conservation in Oceania, whilst recognizing the need to use indicators for which a reasonable amount of information was thought to be available. The indicators provide information about the state of ecosystems and species, pressures acting upon these ecosystems and species, and what action is being taken to halt further loss or degradation and improve long-term sustainability.
Infrastructure expansion challenges sustainable development in Papua New Guinea 2019-07-25
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters No keyword providedThe island of New Guinea hosts the third largest expanse of tropical rainforest on the planet. Papua New Guinea—comprising the eastern half of the island—plans to nearly double its national road network (from 8,700 to 15,000 km) over the next three years, to spur economic growth. We assessed these plans using fine-scale biophysical and environmental data. We identified numerous environmental and socioeconomic risks associated with these projects, including the dissection of 54 critical biodiversity habitats and diminished forest connectivity across large expanses of the island. Key habitats of globally endangered species including Goodfellow’s tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus goodfellowi), Matchie’s tree kangaroo (D. matschiei), and several birds of paradise would also be bisected by roads and opened up to logging, hunting, and habitat conversion. Many planned roads would traverse rainforests and carbon-rich peatlands, contradicting Papua New Guinea’s international commitments to promote low-carbon development and forest conservation for climate-change mitigation. Planned roads would also create new deforestation hotspots via rapid expansion of logging, mining, and oil-palm plantations. Our study suggests that several planned road segments in steep and high-rainfall terrain would be extremely expensive in terms of construction and maintenance costs. This would create unanticipated economic challenges and public debt. The net environmental, social, and economic risks of several planned projects—such as the Epo-Kikori link, Madang-Baiyer link, Wau-Malalaua link, and some other planned projects in the Western and East Sepik Provinces—could easily outstrip their overall benefits. Such projects should be reconsidered under broader environmental, economic, and social grounds, rather than short-term economic considerations.
2019 PNG State of the Environment Report _First Draft 16.07.19 2019-07-16
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters No keyword providedPNG is endowed with rich natural resources and culture and is known as one of the cultural and mega biodiversity hotspots globally. Located on the eastern part of the island of New Guinea, PNG contains roughly 1 percent of the global landmass, with four major islands and over 600 islands and atolls. PNG also has one of the diverse reef system in the world and has a total of 3.12 square kilometers of economic exclusive zone (EEZ) of marine territory. Over 840 spoken languages exist and spoken by over 1000 different tribes.
Draft SOE 2019-06-25
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters No keyword providedDraft documents in the development of PNGs SOE 2019
Status and Trends of Coral Reefs of the Pacific 2019-05-07
Coastal and Marine 2018 coral reefs gcrmn icri unThis document is part of the status report series of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) founded in 1995 as part of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) to document the ecological conditions of coral reefs, to strengthen monitoring efforts, and to link existing organisations and people working with coral reefs around the world.
PNG data portal banners 2019-04-30
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State of Conservation Report - PNG 2019-04-29
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters 2013 conservation indicators regional soe soco state of conservation reportFor the Ninth Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas December 2013, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) commissioned an assessment of the status of biodiversity and conservation in Oceania. This report assesses the overall state of conservation in Papua New Guinea using 16 indicators.
this report wasn't published but was sent to country for checking (2013) - to be used for the Regional SOE initiative 2019
MPA & LMMA in Milne Bay Province 2019-04-24
Coastal and Marine lmma locally managed marine areas marine protected areas milne bay province mpas protected areasThis report provides some of the thoughts or points to consider in setting up MPAs (marine protected areas) and LMMAs (locally managed marine areas) with the local communities in Milne Bay Province
Sepik wetlands management initiative 2019-04-23
Inland Waters sepik river sepik wetlands management initiative swmi wetlandsSepik Wetlands Management Initiative has promoted crocodile and wetlands conservation work in the Sepik (longest river on the island of New Guinea) through various strategies. These have included raising community awareness of the importance of wetlands and wetland resources; the facilitation of a sustainable crocodile egg harvesting program between community members and a commercial collector; increasing local awareness of and taking action on controlling the spread of invasive species; crocodile population monitoring; and developing community-driven wetlands and wetland resources management plans.
The link between community participation in conservation and the viability of livelihood activities based on natural resource management has been at the centre of SWMI’s work.
Handbooks of the flora of Papua New Guinea 2019-04-23
Biodiversity flora plantsA series of handbooks (Vol 1 - Vol 3) pertaining to the flora of Papua New Guinea. The aim was to document the diversity of plants so that the conservation status of the species which make up the various communities can be monitored more accurately.
An assessment of the trade in hawksbill turtles 2019-04-23
Coastal and Marine eretmochelys imbricata hawkspill marine turtles tortoise shell turtlesBetween May and August 2007, the lead author conducted surveys of retail outlets in nine regional centres across eight provinces in Papua New Guinea. The aim was to gain a contemporary overview of the country’s trade in marine turtles and marine turtle products. Information such as volumes of trade, number of traders, trade dynamics, possible sources of marine turtles, species involved in the trade, trade routes, and end destinations was gathered through informal and semi-structured interviews with market sellers, artifact retailers, hotel staff and discussions with members of the public.
Papua New Guinea Vision 2050 2019-04-23
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters png vision vision 2050Vision 2050 is underpinned by seven Strategic Focus Areas, which are referred to as pillars:
Human Capital Development, Gender, Youth and People Empowerment;
Wealth Creation;
Institutional Development and Service Delivery;
Security and International Relations;
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change;
Spiritual, Cultural and Community Development; and
Strategic Planning, Integration and Control
National Disaster Mitigation Policy 2019-04-23
Atmosphere and Climate Built Environment disaster disaster mitigation policy mitigations policyManagement of disasters and emergencies in Papua New Guinea had been undertaken in accordance with the Disaster Management Act (Chapter 402). Whilst this legislation is purposeful the functions and responsibilities entailed in the Act have not been effectively and efficiently deployed. It is for this reason and consistent with the Act and the direction of the National Executive Council a National Environment and Disaster Mitigation Authority is being established .
PNG Development Strategic Plan 2010 - 2030 2019-04-23
Built Environment development development strategy pngdsp strategic plan strategyThe PNGDSP embodies the principles of the Constitution of PNG and reinforces the fundamental directives required to advance PNG into a middle-income country by 2030.
Reef and mangrove survey reports for Barakau village 2019-04-23
2006 barakau international waters project iwp mangrove reefThis report was produced by SPREP’s International Waters Project which has two main components. The oceanic component focuses on the management and conservation of tuna stocks in the western central Pacific. The focus of the coastal component is on integrated coastal watershed management.
Barakau was selected as the host site for a number of reasons. These were: (i) relatively easy accessibility from Port Moresby, (ii) manageable population size, (iii) environmental issues relevant to IWP focal areas and (iv) degree of understanding of these environmental concerns by the people and their apparent preparedness to address them.
First biennial update report (BUR) to UNFCCC 2018 2019-04-18
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine climate change green house gas papua new guinea png redd+ unfcccThe 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. This first BUR presents an overview of PNG’s national circumstances relevant to climate change, summary results of the inventory of anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks for years 2000 through to 2015, and also presents information related to identified mitigation actions; constraints and gaps; the financial support received in relation to climate change activities and related financial, technical and capacity needs, including a description of support needed and received; information on national circumstances and institutional arrangements relevant to the preparation of national communications on a continuous basis; and information about the domestic MRV (measurement, reporting and verification). This BUR also includes the Technical Annex referred to in decision 14/CP.19, paragraph 7, containing the results achieved from REDD+ activities by PNG.
Locally Managed Marine Areas - Manus Province 2019-04-18
Coastal and Marine 2019 conservation lmma locally managed marine areas manus province marineLocally Managed Areas Map in Pdf
WCS PNG - 2018 Annual Report 2019-04-11
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2018 conservation initiative ecosystem management forest mpa seascapes species conservation wildlife conservation societyThe WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society Program) is the longest established international conservation NGO within PNG, and has been undertaking conservation work in the country since the 1970s. The vision of WCS PNG is: “Gutpela sindaun, gutpela solwara, gutpela bus”, which translates to, “Empowered people with healthy forests and seas”.
This report is an annual update for the year 2018, documenting the highlights from the discovery science, conservation initiatives, outreach and capacity building programs and growing partnerships, which are measured against the WCS Melanesia 2020 Strategy.
Solid Waste Management in PNG 2019-04-10
Built Environment 2019 lae port moresby solid waste waste managementThis research covers two PNG cities, Port Moresby (POM) and Lae. POM has a
population of 650,000+ and Lae has 200,000+. Both cities expect rapid
population growth (due to urban drift) and economic boom (due to gas, oil and
mineral projects), and therefore the level of waste generation and management is
becoming a real concern.
PNG Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) under UNFCCC 2019-04-04
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity climate change png unfccUpdate on the 2nd National Communication Report for PNG to UNFCCC downloaded from www.unfccc.org
PNG IUCN Redlist data 2019-04-02
Biodiversity iucn red listDownload from IUCN www.iucnredlist.org on 2nd of April 2019
Global Forest Watch tree cover stats 2000-2017 2019-04-02
Land Biodiversity deforestation forest forest destruction forest industry rainforestPNG's forest cover loss 2000-2017 downloaded from www.globalforestwatch.org
From 2001 to 2017, Papua New Guinea lost 1.28Mha of tree cover, equivalent to a 3.0% decrease since 2000, and 158Mt of CO₂ of emissions.
Assessment of management effectiveness for PNG's protected areas 2017 2019-04-01
Land Coastal and Marine Inland Waters ceba management effectiveness protected area management protected areasThis is the final report prepared by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) for submission to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Papua New Guinea Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) in relation to the 2016–17 assessment of the management effectiveness of Papua New Guinea’s protected areas.
7th National Report(PNG)_UNCCD 2019-02-20
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Inland Waters 2018 life on land sdg 15.3 unccdThe country has submitted its latest report using the PRAIS portal for the UNCCD. It is the latest report that was being submitted.
ECA Newletter 5 July-December 2018 2019-02-14
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2018 conservation turtle taggingLetter From the Director David K Mitchell
Welcome to our fifth ECA newsletter for Eco Custodian Advocates, As we enter our third year we can look back and see that we are making both environmental and life impact of our place. Our lead story is on turtle satellite tagging with youth from Ole Island - 1808 Atlas of D’Entrecasteaux voyage. But 2018 is leaning towards an El Nino year and it seems the migration for nesting this season is not on. We look at why not.
We had an Adelaide University student with us in this work who had been drawn by Gwala Rising.
We mutually gained from this experience. Gwala too was shown within PNG, on NBCTV, at a
Conservation Seminar, at UPNG and in the 6th Human Rights Film Festival. Again too much to summarise so please take a look through to see what has been driving us at this time.
National Strategy for Responsible Sustainable Development for Papua New Guinea,2014 2018-12-19
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters png vision 2025 pngsdgsPNG government want a responsible sustainable use of the natural and cultural resources of the country for the benefit of the present and future generations. The central theme of this new development road map presented by StaRS is to shift the country’s socio-economic growth away from the current unsustainable growth strategy that it is following and towards a road map that is truly responsible, sustainable and able to place PNG in a competitive, advantageous position into the future.
Climate Risk and Adaptation Country Profile-Papua New Guinea 2018-12-17
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine climate change pngAt 463,000 square kilometers, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the largest Pacific island state. Located in the South
West Pacific, it is bound by the Gulf of Guinea and the Coral Sea to the south, Indonesia to the west, the Solomon
Sea to the east, and the Bismarck Sea to the northeast. PNG comprises the eastern half of New Guinea island, four additional islands (Manus, New Ireland, New Britain, and Bougainville), and 600 smaller islets and atolls to the north and east. PNG is home to a diverse range of ecosystems, including mountain glaciers, humid tropical
rainforests, swampy wetlands, and immaculate coral reefs. Approximately 30% of the country’s landmass is covered by forests and four of the world’s remaining significant forests are found in PNG. In addition to harboring abundant natural resources such as gold, copper, oil and natural gas, PNG boasts 7% of the world’s biodiversity.
Biodiversity assessment of the PNG LNG Upstream Project Area, Southern Highlands and Hela Provinces, Papua New Guinea 2018-12-17
Biodiversity biodiversity exxon mobil png png lngThe island of New Guinea has an exceptionally high biodiversity, and a large proportion of its fauna and flora is found nowhere else on Earth. Charismatic species such as birds-of-paradise, echidnas and tree kangaroos are widely known and often have great cultural significance for local communities in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Less well known is that the flora and smaller fauna of PNG are not only incredibly diverse but remain poorly documented, and numerous plants and animals that are new to science are being discovered every year.
RIDGES TO REEFS ASSESSMENT FOR NEW BRITAIN, PNG: PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2018-12-17
Land Coastal and Marine east new britain png ridges to reefs west new britainBy 2050 the population of New Britain will be more than 1.9 million people, more than three times the current
population. In addition, the looming threat of climate change and, in particular, periods of drought and sea
level events will pose further challenges. The foundation for a climate resilient future for New Britain will be to
ensure the ecological integrity of the land and sea, in order to continue the provision of ecosystem goods
and services which can support the growing demands of the society and the economy. A key climate change
adaptation strategy for New Britain and a natural insurance policy against future impacts will be to ensure
food security and freshwater security from the land and sea for 2050. Ensuring food security from the land
will require securing sufficient land to support food production for local communities. Food security from
the sea will require sufficient marine conservation areas to replenish local fish stocks, and to maintain water
quality of nearshore waters.
Protected Area Policy Implementation Plan (2018-2028) 2018-12-17
Biodiversity png protected areaThis Protected Areas Policy Implementation Plan (PAPIP) aims to guide organizations, agencies and resource owning communities of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to collaborate and harmonize their sustainability efforts
towards developing new protected areas (PA) in PNG.
National Marine Conservation Assessment for Papua New Guinea 2018-12-17
Coastal and Marine marine pngPapua New Guinea is committed to the establishment of a network of marine protected areas to fulfil national and international commitments. In order to assist this, the conservation priority areas analysis identified a range of areas of high conservation interest in the PNG marine environment, based on the principles of comprehensiveness, adequacy, representation and resilience (CARR). The analysis collated available national-scale data on biodiversity features and biodiversity surrogates.
Land-sea Conservation Assessment for Papua New Guinea (2017) 2018-12-17
Land Coastal and Marine conservation png seaPapua New Guinea (PNG) is committed to the establishment of a network of protected areas to fulfil
national and international commitments. The primary objective of this assessment was to provide an updated
set of conservation priorities by integrating Terrestrial and Marine Programme of Works on Protected Areas
(PoWPA) in PNG; this set of conservation priorities can be used as a roadmap for meeting conservation targets that fulfill PNG’s global conservation commitments (e.g. under the CBD Aichi 11 targets) as well as national targets (such as the Protected Areas Policy). These areas were vetted by experts through a series of workshops and a subset of these priorities, ‘Areas of Interest’ (AOIs), were identified as areas critical for immediate conservation attention.
National Population Policy 2015 - 2024 2018-12-13
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters growth ratesVol 1. Policy Statement to Promoting a Viable Population and Environment within the Paradigm of Responsible Sustainable Development.
Exxon Mobil PNG Limited Production Operations: Biodiversity Implementation and Monitoring Program 2018-12-11
Biodiversity biodiversity exxon mobil monitoringExxonMobil PNG Limited (EMPNG) is committed to safeguarding biodiversity in areas where the company operates and, in particular, the biodiversity values in the Upstream area of the Papua New Guinea Liquefied Natural Gas (PNG LNG) Project. The Biodiversity Strategy and this Biodiversity Implementation and Monitoring Program outline how impacts on biodiversity will be assessed and managed.
Papua New Guinea's Ramsar National Report to COP 13 2018-12-11
Land Biodiversity Culture and Heritage Inland Waters cop 13 national report ramsar wetlandsThis is Papua New Guinea's National Ramsar Report to the Conference of Partties 13th meeting (COP 13) 2018.
Assessment of the importance of the Tonda wetlands to shorebirds and waterbirds 2018-12-11
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine shore birds tonda wildlife management area waterbirdsThe Tonda Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is the only Ramsar site in the south Pacific region outside Australia. It was declared a Ramsar site on 23rd March, 1993 because it is believed to support internationally significant populations of both resident and migratory shorebirds and waterbirds and is probably an important staging point for shorebirds during migration between eastern Australia and the breeding grounds in eastern Russia.
Conservation by Communities of the Tonda Wildlife Management Area 2018-12-11
Biodiversity Culture and Heritage community conservation ramsite site tonda wildlife management areaTonda Wildlife Management Area on the southern extremity of Papua New Guinea’s border with Indonesia is PNG’s largest and oldest conservation area and its only Ramsar site. For over 20 years it has been managed by a committee of indigenous leaders drawn from 20 village communities. While this group has provided strong local level protection of land, lack of support to the committee has meant that the full potential of community management has not been realised. Furthermore threats on a regional and international scale cannot be easily
dealt with by current community institutions.
Papua New Guinea Cultural Development 2018-12-11
Culture and Heritage cultural culture nationalA four-week mission was undertaken in Papua New Guinea to evaluate the work of the National Cultural Council and the Provincial Cultural Centres and the relationships between them, and to advise on the development of cultural centres with special regard to their structures, functions and programmes, as well as to their coordination. After ten days had been spent in Port Moresby studying the national institutions, the National Theatre and Arts School, the National Museum and the Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies, 3 provincial cultural centres were visited in the Highlands, as well as one in Madang, 2 in the Islands, and the Raun Raun Theatre etc. in Goroka. The provincial cultural centres had developed differently according to the interests of different organizers and the patterns of the local cultures. All had small museums but one was also an art school, another included the Public Library, and another promoted a drama group. In the course of the study, the role of the arts in formal education emerged as a crucial factor, because the work of cultural centres could be negated by the diminishing attention to the expressive arts in schools. A comparison and synthesis of the centres suggested that they should move in the direction of catering for all sections of the community and combining traditional (e.g. dances) with modern (e.g. Public Library), so that different classes of people
should not become estranged from each other.
Medium Term Development Plan III (2018-2022) Volume 2 2018-12-11
Built Environment economic growth implemetation investment planThe third PNG Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP III) 2018-2022 is a five-year plan that drives the development agenda of the Government of Papua New Guinea to secure the future through inclusive sustainable economic growth. The Government will work towards achieving the MTDP III priorities by investing in key programs and projects to stimulate economic growth.
Medium Term Development Plan III (2018-2022) Volume 1 2018-12-11
Built Environment development economic growth papua new guinea strategic plan sustainable economic growthThe Medium Term Development Plan III (MTDP III) captures the main thrust of the Alotau Accord II and sets the Goal of “Securing our future through inclusive sustainable economic growth” by focusing on key investments to further stimulate the economic growth in the medium term. The key priorities of the Alotau Accord II are (1) inclusive Economic Growth with renewed focus in Agriculture, (2) continuing with Infrastructure development, (3) improvement of quality of Health Care, (4) improvement of quality of Education and Skills Development, and (5) improvement of Law and Order.
Building on the gains and experiences of MTDP I and II (2012- 2017) and the priorities of Alotau Accord II, this Plan was formulated taking into account also the principles of inclusiveness and sustainability prescribed by the Strategy for Responsible Sustainable Development (StaRS) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Under the MTDP III, the Government will focus on: (1) Increasing
the revenue base and improving revenue collection, (2) increasing exports, (3) reducing imports, (4) improving and increasing opportunities for citizens to create wealth, and (5) improving the quality and effectiveness in the delivery of public goods and services.
Oil palm and small farmers in Papua New Guinea 2018-12-07
Land Culture and Heritage farmers oil palm pngOil palm prices may hold up in the medium term, with strong demand from India and China. Yet, like other non-oil commodities, oil palm prices are likely to remain volatile, and to experience a long term relative price decline. (Chapter 3)
National Sustainable Landuse Policy for Papua New Guinea 2018-12-07
Land land landuse pngSustainable Land Use Policy (SLUP) is a systematic and iterative procedure carried out in order to create an enabling environment for sustainable development (Wehrmann.B, 2011). It assess the physical, socio-economic, institutional and legal potentials and constraints with respect to an optimal and sustainable use of land resources and empowers people to make decisions about how to allocate those resources. It also implies the initiation and monitoring of measures to realize the agreed land uses and thus mapping out suitable locations for housing, industries, businesses, open spaces, parks, roads, water and sewer lines, reservoirs, hospitals, schools, water treatment plants, etc ...then zoning regulations or other devices are used to control how the land is used.
Papua New Guinea National Food Security Policy (2016-2025) 2018-12-07
Land Culture and Heritage agriculture food security papua new guinea policyThis policy replaces the Papua New Guinea National Food Security Policy (NFSP) 2000-2010. The policy sets the medium to long-term direction and signals priority areas to focus resources (financial and human) to build sustainable food security for all Papua New Guineans. It provides a platform for joint planning to guide coherent programs and actions from all key stakeholders to strengthen food security in Papua New Guinea. A primary aim of the policy is to foster strong public-private partnerships and thus leverage agriculture’s potential to promote enhanced nutrition and health by bringing profitable smallholder farming, efficient food value chains, women’s income and child nutrition together. Successful implementation of the policy will contribute to advancing the nation towards the Vision 2050 of being a smart, wise, fair and happy society, and achieving the global Sustainable Development Goal 2 to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
2014 NATIONAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2018-12-07
Culture and Heritage hdi human development index pngFrom Wealth to Wellbeing: Translating Resource Revenue into Sustainable Human Development Papua New Guinea
RSPO PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL (2013) 2018-12-07
Land palm oil rspoSustainable palm oil production is comprised of legal, economically viable, environmentally appropriate and socially beneficial management and operations. This is delivered through the application of the following set of Principles and Criteria, and the accompanying Indicators and Guidance.
Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production: Papua New Guinea National Interpretation 2018-12-07
Land oil palm rspoThe Papua New Guinea National Interpretation 2014 is based on the generic document of the Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil 2013 (P&C 2013), which will be used as a standard for palm oil mills and plantations attaining certification under RSPO. The new Criteria, with associated Indicators, that have been added into the P&C 2013 are:
Criteria 1.3 – Ethical Conduct
Criteria 6.12 – Forced and Trafficked Labour
Criteria 6.13 – Respecting Human Rights; and
Criteria 7.8 – Minimizing GHG Emissions from New Plantings
National Action Plan to eliminate Child Labour in Papua New Guinea 2018-12-07
Built Environment child labourThe ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries works with the nine ILO member states in the region- Fiji, Kribati, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu- and also provides technical support to the other Pacific Island Countries. Since 2008, PNG has benefitted from the European Commission funded and ILO implemented child labour project called TACKLE (Tackling Child Labour through Education) implemented in 12 countries (including eight countries in Africa, two in the Caribbean and Fiji and Papua New Guinea in the Pacific).In the Pacific, the TACKLE project strengthened the capacity of the Fiji and PNG governments, social partners and civil society groups to implement policies and strategies to address child labour issues, including conducting research and structured technical training, implementing legislative reviews,
coordinating resource sharing platforms, raising awareness and advocacy with tri-partite partners, establishing child labour inspections, and implementing direct actions with children in child labour, children at risk, families, schools and communities.
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED CORE LABOUR STANDARDS IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2018-12-07
Built Environment labour papua new guinea trade policiesvPapua New Guinea has ratified all eight core ILO labour Conventions. In view of restrictions on the trade union rights of workers, discrimination, child labour, and forced labour, determined measures are needed to comply with the commitments Papua New Guinea accepted at Singapore, Geneva and Doha in the WTO Ministerial
Declarations over 1996-2001, and in the ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its 2008 Social Justice Declaration.
The Status of REDD+ in Papua New Guinea 2018-12-06
Land climate change forest redd+Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a country emblematic of the challenges facing developing rainforest nations in the Global South. Despite its rich natural resources (recent surveys indicate that between 50% and 70% of the
country’s 46.4 million hectares remain covered with largely undisturbed lowland rainforest) and a relatively stable political climate, the country remains extremely poor, with an estimated 40% of the population living on less than $1 a day (Allen, 2010; AusAID, 2010; Shearman et al, 2010; UNDP, 2006). A heavy reliance on extractive mining and forestry projects has historically contributed most to the nation’s GDP, but has simultaneously threatened the future livelihoods of the 87% of the population who depend on natural resources for their subsistence needs (Shearman et al., 2009; WHO, 2007).
THE GREAT TIMBER HEIST: THE LOGGING INDUSTRY IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2018-12-06
Land Biodiversity Culture and Heritage deforestation forestry logging papua new guinea timberWith 3.8 million cubic meters of tropical wood exported in 2014, primarily to China, Papua New Guinea (PNG)has become the world’s largest exporter of tropical wood, surpassing Malaysia, which had held the top spot for the
past several decades.
Oil palm and deforestation 2018-12-06
Land Biodiversity agriculture deforestation oil palm palm oil pngAn unprecedented increase in oil palm developments may be underway in Papua New Guinea (PNG) through controversial ‘Special Agricultural and Business Leases’ (SABLs) covering over two million ha. Oil palm development can create societal benefits, but doubt has been raised about whether the SABL developers intend establishing plantations. Here we examine the development objectives of these proposals through an assessment of their land suitability, developer experience and capacity, and socio-legal constraints. Our review reveals 36 oil palm proposals with plantings planned for 948,000 ha, a seven-fold increase over the existing planted area in PNG. Based on our criteria, however, we estimate that only five plantations covering 181,700 ha might eventuate within the
foreseeable future. We conclude that most of the developers are clearing forest with no intention of cultivating oil palm, and that a large-scale land grab is therefore occurring in PNG under the guise of oil palm development.
National Agriculture Development Plan (2007-2016) 2018-12-05
Land agriculture development national pngIn September 2001, the National Executive Council (NEC) directed the National Department of Agriculture and Livestock (NDAL) to develop a medium term National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP). Accordingly, NDAL, having consulted all stakeholders and the wider community within the agriculture sector, formulated the plan
with technical and financial assistance from the GoPNG and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations under the Technical Cooperation Program (TCP No. 3003A).
NAQIA Annual Report 2008 2018-12-05
Biodiversity annual report naqiaThe National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (NAQIA) is a public funded institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock by an Act of Parliament. The Act defines NAQIA’s function in summary is to perform the role in the protection of Papua New Guinea from infectious pests and diseases that have the potential to seriously harm our unique animal and plant life and affect economic growth. These functions are performed in inspection of imported animal and plants products and providing quality assurance for agricultural exports.
Papua New Guinea Forest Industries Association (Inc) 2018-12-05
Land forestry logging pngOfficial website of the PNG Forest Industry Association (Inc)
New Guinea Binatang Research Center Portal 2018-12-05
Biodiversity binatang insects new guinea ngbrc papua new guinea paraecologists plantsThe New Guinea Binatang Research Centre (NGBRC) is a biological research and conservation non-profit organization in Papua New Guinea. It specializes in :
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Train Papua New Guineans in Biology on all levels, from field technicians through paraecologists to post graduate students.
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Advancing biodiversity research in Papua New Guinea.
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Developing educational and nature conservation programmes, targeting grassroots audiences.
This dataset provides a direct internet link into the NGBRC website.
Tectonics of the New Guinea Region 2018-12-05
Land geology new guinea tectonicThe New Guinea region evolved within the obliquely and rapidly converging Australian and Pacific plate boundary zone. It is arguably one of the most tectonically complex regions of the world, and its geodynamic evolution involved microplate formation and rotation, lithospheric rupture to form ocean basins, arc-continent collision, subduction polarity reversal, collisional orogenesis, ophiolite obduction, and exhumation of (ultra)high-pressure metamorphic rocks. We describe the major onshore and offshore tectonic and geologic components, including plate boundaries, seismicity, faults, and magmatism, and we integrate these with emerging ideas about mantle dynamics to evaluate the Cenozoic tectonic evolution of New Guinea. Future research opportunities to resolve the mantle structure beneath New Guinea will enable mantle dynamics to be linked to lithospheric and surface processes. Virtually all plate tectonic and mantle processes have been active in the New Guinea region throughout the Cenozoic, and, as such, its tectonic evolution has global significance.
The Papua New Guinea Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) Policy 2015 2018-12-05
Land Built Environment png population sewerage waterIn urban areas, responsibility for providing piped water and sewerage services in the nation’s capital, Port Moresby, lies with Eda Ranu, and for the remaining provincial and district towns with Water PNG (formerly the PNG Water Board). Service provision to these areas are estimated to be 89% access to safe water (little change from 87% in 1990), and 57% access to safe sanitation (down from 89% in 1990)1. Access to services in urban areas struggle to keep up in the face of rapid urban population expansion.
Hidden challenges for conservation and development along the Trans- Papuan economic corridor 2018-12-03
Land conservation development forest indonesia natural resources new guinea papua roadsThe island of New Guinea harbours one of the world’s largest tracts of intact tropical forest, with 41% of its land
area in Indonesian Papua (Papua and Papua Barat Provinces). Within Papua, the advent of a 4000-km ‘development corridor’ reflects a national agenda promoting primary-resource extraction and economic integration Papua, a resource frontier containing vast forest and mineral resources, increasingly exhibits new conservation and development dynamics suggestive of the earlier frontier development phases of other Indonesian regions. Local environmental and social considerations have been discounted in the headlong rush to establish the corridor and secure access to natural resources. Peatland and forest conversion are increasingly extensive within the epicentres of economic development. Deforestation frontiers are emerging along parts of the expanding development corridor, including within the Lorentz World Heritage Site. Customary land rights for Papua’s indigenous people remain an afterthought to resource development, fomenting conditions contrary to conservation and sustainable development. A centralised development agenda within Indonesia underlies virtually all of these changes. We recommend specific actions to address the environmental, economic, and socio-political challenges of frontier development along the Papuan corridor.
National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Papua New Guinea 2018-11-30
Coastal and Marine fisheriesThe official website for the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea National REDD+ Strategy 2017-2027 2018-11-30
Land climate climate change png redd+Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) has been one of the fastest growing economies globally this century with average growth rates above 6%. This rapid growth has been driven primarily by the expansion of foreign investment within the natural gas sector and high prices for PNG’s central exports many of which are transported to rapidly growing Asian economies. This growth has built on a long history of natural resources being at the centre of the PNG economy with exports and employment dominated by mining, natural gas, logging and agriculture. While this rapid growth has delivered significant changes in PNG’s main urban areas and those communities benefiting directly by foreign investment, the country still faces significant challenges in meeting the objectives of Vision 2050 and in providing development opportunities for all while also maintaining its natural environment.
PNG Second National Communication Report to the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change 2014 2018-11-30
climate changeThis Second National Communication has been prepared to fulfill PNG’s commitment. It contains the necessary information about the country’s major sources of GHG emissions and sinks, vulnerability and adaptation options together with the necessary mitigation measures, which PNG has implemented and will implement to adapt to climate change impacts and to further contribute to the global efforts in reducing GHG emissions.
STATE OF THE CORAL TRIANGLE: Papua New Guinea (2014) 2018-11-30
Coastal and Marine coral reef coral triangle fisheriesPapua New Guinea (PNG) has a total land area of 462,000 square kilometers (km2), making
it the largest Pacific island country. Its exclusive economic zone at 3.12 million km2 is the
world’s second largest. The country’s sparsely distributed population of only 7 million
makes PNG’s population density of approximately 9 people per km2 the lowest in the South
Pacific.
PNG’s principal marine and coastal ecosystems include 13,840 km2 of coral reefs, 4,200 km2
of mangrove swamp forests, and extensive seagrass beds. The country is home to at least 500
species of stony coral, 1,635 reef-associated fish species, 43 mangrove species, and 7 seagrass
species.
PNG REDD+ and Forest Monitoring Web-Portal 2018-11-30
Land climate forestWeb-Portal by Climate Change and Development Authority and Forest Authority
PNG Land Use By Type (2015) 2018-11-30
Land forestry redd+PNG has a total of about 46.9 million hectare of which 77.8% is forested with 13 natural forest
types and forest plantations with various species planted. The second major land
use in PNG is cropland, which covers 11.0% of the total land area. Grassland covers 5.3% and
wetland comprised 4.8% of the total land mass. Other Land including bare soil and rock covers
0.2% of the total land area. Settlements including villages and cities cover 0.9% of the land area.
Source: Papua New Guinea’s National REDD+ Forest Reference Level 2017
https://png-data.sprep.org/dataset/papua-new-guinea%E2%80%99s-national-r...
Global Forest Resources Assessment 2015 2018-11-30
Land forest forestry fra global forest resources assessments pngFAO has been monitoring the world's forests at 5 to 10 year intervals since 1946.
The Global Forest Resources Assessments (FRA) are now produced every five years in an attempt to provide a consistent approach to describing the world's forests and how they are changing. The Assessment is based on two primary sources of data: Country Reports prepared by National Correspondents and remote sensing that is conducted by FAO together with national focal points and regional partners.
This country report for PNG was submittedas a contribution to the FAO publication, the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2015
Papua New Guinea’s National REDD+ Forest Reference Level 2018-11-30
Land forestry redd+The Island of New Guinea is the largest tropical island in the world and contains the third largest tropical rainforest after Amazon Basin and Congo basin. Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a well-known centre for biological endemism and diversification. Most forests in PNG are under customary ownership and play an important role in sustaining the traditional subsistence livelihoods of most of the population. Currently PNG’s forests are relatively intact. PNG’s forest covers 80% of the country’s land area and 60% of the forest are undisturbed. Nevertheless, the forest is coming under increasing pressure from logging, agriculture (commercial and small-scale) and mining.
Wild crocodile egg harvest and production for the period 2002-2014 2018-11-29
Biodiversity No keyword providedNo description provided
Commercial crocodile skin trade for the period 2005-2014 2018-11-29
Biodiversity No keyword providedFigures are for wild and ranched species of both freshwater
and saltwater crocodiles
PNG Mining Cadastre Portal 2018-11-29
Land mineral resoures minerals miningLink 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
PNG Rainforest Area 2018-11-28
cbdNo description provided
The 15 countries reporting largest primary forest area (in 1000 ha) to FRA 2015 2018-11-28
Land Biodiversity cbdComparisons of the countries with the largest forest areas (representing 90% of the global primary forest area reported to FRA, 2015
Number of Areas under Conservation in PNG 2018-11-28
Land Biodiversity cbdThe total area in PNG gazetted under Conservation for both marine and terrestrial environments only represents about 3.8% of the country's land area.
Species richness of PNG and World Higher Vetebrates 2018-11-28
Biodiversity cbdFifth National Report on the Species richness of PNG and world higher vertebrates
PNG Red List Species 2014 2018-11-28
Biodiversity cbd red list speciesPNG Threatened Endemic Plants and Animals Species. This was published as part of 5th CBD National Report.
Area of vegetation types by Province and region in 2014 2018-11-27
Land Biodiversity 2018No description provided
PNG Sustainable Agriculture Commodities 2018-11-27
Land Biodiversity agriculture deforestation export png policyPapua New Guinea (PNG) has one of the most significant areas of tropical forest in the world. These forests are, however, under threat from commercial logging, clearing of land for agricultural commodities, mining or the expansion of small-scale agriculture to meet the livelihood needs of the country's largely rural population.
This study, commissioned by the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) REDD+ Readiness project, focuses on assessing the business case for enacting a set of policies and measures to reduce the future impact of key agricultural commodities on forest cover in Papua New Guinea, while allowing for ongoing growth within these sectors.
The State of Forest in PNG 2014 2018-11-27
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Data Champions Training 2018-11-27
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PNG Plants 2018-11-26
Land Biodiversity acp forenet botany plant plants png websiteWelcome to PNGplants — information for students, researchers, development workers, community leaders, government and non-government agencies and others working on plant identification, conservation and diversity of plants in Papua New Guinea.
PNGplants database
An internet accessible herbarium plant collection database of plants from Papua New Guinea
PNGtrees project
An interactive identification guide to the common trees of Papua New Guinea
Plant collectors of Papua New Guinea
Information about Papua New Guinean plant collectors and support staff
Census of Vascular Plants of Papua New Guinea
Names of vascular plants of Papua New Guinea
PNG 5th national report to the CBD 2018-11-26
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters 2017 5th biodiverstiy cbd png reportConsidered as one of the world’s biodiversity rich countr
ies, Papua New
Guinea ranks among the megadiverse countries and the last frontiers for
biodiversity conservation. This land of diversity hosts 6
8% of the global
species, hosts one
sixth of known languages, and rivals Borneo, the Amazon
and the Congo in t
erms of biodiversity wealth. PNG comprises the eastern
half of the largest tropical island on earth, along with hundreds of smaller
outlying islands, and its land mass only occupying less than 0.5% of the
world’s total.
Its diverse interior consists of s
pectacular highland valleys, grasslands, vast
expanses of rainforest, ancient swamps and mangroves. Primary rainforest
covers around 75% of the country, its interior consists of undulating mountain
ranges and grassy lowlands that rise to Mt.Wilhelm, the hi
ghest summit at
3,600m. Crisscrossing the country’s surface, acting as a lifeline in terms of
sustenance and access are a collection of thousands of waterways, the
largest of which are Sepik, Purari, Markham, Strickland, Kikori and Fly Rivers.
National Climate Change Portal : Papua New Guinea 2018-11-16
Atmosphere and Climate climate climate change iclim national climate change portal portalDataset that provides a direct internet link to the PNG National Climate Change Portal
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) datasets 2018-11-16
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine biodiversity gbif speciesDataset that provides a direct link to PNG's data hosted on the GBIF website/ records.
PNG Administrative Boundaries 2018-10-31
Land boundary district llg mdg province sdgData useful for SDG Reporting using DevInfo / PNGInfo.
National Statistics Office (NSO) are the Custodians of the Dataset
PNG Geobooks 2018-10-31
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters 2011 soeUPNG Remote Sensing Centre is the Custodian of the published Geobooks.
Collaborative Partners : UPNG Remote Sensing Centre & National Economic and Fiscal Commission with support of the Australian Government through AusAID.
This dataset can only be shared as ArcView Shapefile.
Standard Name : FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Geographic coordinate system and Horizontal Datum Name: GCS_WGS_1984
PNG Commercially Accessible Rainforest Area 2018-10-16
Land Biodiversity rainforestCommercially Accessible Rainforest Area data sourced from:
State of the Forests Papua New Guinea 2014
Published by the University of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 2015
Marine Pollution 2018-09-20
Coastal and Marine marine observer data oil pacific pollutionRegional data on marine pollution: observer pollution events. Marine pollution from ships and waste incidents per country in the Pacific region. Waste composition includes: general garbage, plastics, old fishing gears, metals, waste oils, chemicals.
Conservation needs assessment summary 2009 2018-09-06
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2009 cna conservation needs assessment pngThe Conservation Needs Assessment (CNA) for Papua New Guinea was requested by the government of Papua
New Guinea and funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The CNA was implemented by the Biodiversity Support Program, a USAID-funded consortium of World Wildlife Fund, World Resources Institute, and The Nature Conservancy, in collaboration with local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), museums, and academic institutions.
PNGSDS Brochure 2018-07-11
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage 2018 pngsdsPapua New Guinea Strategy for the Development of Statistics 2018 - 2027
The PNGSDS Implementation Reporting Forms 2018 2018-07-11
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage 2018 data forms pngsdsA regular and consistent reporting on statistical products of National Statistical Systems (NSS) has
proven to be essentially necessary among developing countries for guiding their implementation of
National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDS). It assists establish data gaps, and
challenges and issues why necessary statistics are not being produced in a timely manner.
Moreover, it provides information on who and when th e statistics should be produced, for how
much and funded by whom. This further enhances effective and proper coordination among the
core statistical agencies, data and fund sources for communication on the challenges encountering
the production of statistics in order to arrest data gap challenges and issues.
The core statistical agencies of various country NSSs follow their NSDS annual activities and
programs schedules to generate their respective statistics. The statistics that each agency
administers/collects is categorized under the Administrative Data/Statistics and Surveys/ Censuses.
For all (above) types of data/statistics to be comparable and conform to international standards and
good statistical practices, it must follow the United Nations Fundamental Principles of Official
Statistics and the International Monetary Fund Data Quality Assessment Framework. This document
therefore follows on from the “monitoring and evaluation reporting and data quality for official
statistics” explanatory notes. These notes are then translated into four different forms for reporting
on the PNGSDS implementation in this document as the “... implementation planning relies on a
regular and diversified reporting mechanism.”
Conservation Targets - BioRAP Toolbox 2018-06-27
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity 2000 2016 biodiversity biorapThe BioRAP Toolbox constitutes a complex series of computer programs (ANUDEM, ANUSPLIN, ANUCLIM, PATN and TARGET). This was first assembled in 1994 – 1995 by the Environment Resources Information Network (ERIN), Great Barrier Reef Management Park Authority (GBRMPA), Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies (CRES) of Australian National University and CSIRO (Division of Wildlife & Ecology). In 1997, the Australian Consortium of Australian National Herbarium (ANH), CRES of the Australian National University and CSIRO (Division of Wildlife & Ecology) successfully completed the pilot phase of the project. The PNG partners, were the PNG Forest Research Institute (PNGFRI), National Weather Service (NWS), Land Use Section of Department of Agriculture & Livestock and the Department of Environment & Conservation. Although most of the work done by CRES was in ArcInfo, the standard display program used during the project, was IDRISI
Hence, much of the emphasis in this report is on the use and application of BioRap tools such as ANUDEM, LAPGRD, BIOCLIM and PATN. BioRAP (or Biological Rapid Appraisal Project) tools were developed by the Australian Consortium (ERIN, GBRMPA, CRES and CSIRO) to produce a 16.8 %
biodiversity priority area (bpa) map (see Figure 1) for PNG within a 14-month period (Nix, 2000). The application of each of the programs, is astounding and can cover features e.g. terrain and climate, other than biodiversity. According to Nix et .al (2000), these tools support high spatial resolution biodiversity assessments e.g. 1 km grids that are readily integrated with existing spatial distributed planning information, such as PNGRIS. BioRAP outputs such as the biodiversity priority area (bpa) map can also be
incorporated into PNGRIS.
Acquisition of LiDAR Imagery derived products for PNG - Final Report 2018-06-26
Coastal and Marine 2012 lidar imageryRFQ NUMBER: RFTGA 2012 / 715
Strategy for the development of statistics 2018-2027 2018-06-21
Atmosphere and Climate Land Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage 2018 - 2027 mdg png vision 2025 pngsds sdg statistics strategyThe Government of PNG through the National Executive Council (NEC) Decision No. 135/2010 deliberated on the lack of core statistics for informed decision-making and evidence-based planning and as a result directed relevant Government departments responsible for producing and using statistics to develop a National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) for the country.
The PNGSDS will strengthen the Papua New Guinea Statistical System and support PNG’s development agenda through evidence-based process. It is a cycle that will have two midterm reviews before a major review in 2027.
An ecosystem values framework to support decision makers in the Coral Triangle 2018-06-20
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2017 coral triangle ecosystem ecosystem values frameworkA Final Report for Department of the Environment and Energy (October 2017)
CTI Marine Values Framework : PNG Implementation 2018-06-20
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2017 cti framework marine marine valuesA Milestone Report for Department of the Environment (November 2017)
Papua New Guinea Forest Susceptibility Map 2018-06-15
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2009 forest vegetation typesBackground
1996-2000: The PNG Forestry Authority (PNGFA) with support from CSIRO developed the Forest Inventory Mapping (FIM) System to specifically map forest and vegetation types using forest mapping units or boundaries (or FMU) derived from aerial photography in 1973-4 at 1:100,000 scale and other relevant map overlays.
Papua New Guinea Environment Constraints Map 2018-06-15
Land 2009 environment constraintsBackground
1995: The environment constraints map was produced by CSIRO and added as extra layer under the PNGRIS Project after much discussion and debate to address the issue of forest and environment sustainability. Other layers such water control districts, national parks, wildlife management areas and conservation needs assessment were used as flagged as part of the environmental planning and approval process.
1996-1998: Forest Department now known as PNG Forestry Authority (PNGFA) revised these layer into two main categories namely serious and extreme limitations. These two separate layers can be seen in the Forest Inventory Mapping (FIM) System.
1999-2008: Biodiversity Priority Areas, EcoRegions and other relevant layers and databases (PNGSIMS and PNGInfo) have been produced to assist with environment sustainability and economic growth. This effort is still ongoing.
2008-2009: Environment constraints map been re-produced to assist with environment impact assessment process within DEC. Other public domain layers will be forthcoming in the next update.
CBD Cartagena Documents PNG 2018-06-08
Biodiversity biodiversity biotechnology cartagena cartagena protocol cbd conservation environment living modified organisms lmosThe Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health.
Papua New Guinea is a party to the Cartagena Protocol and this is the first national report on the country's implementation of the protocol.
Plastic waste in the ocean in the Pacific Island region 2018-06-07
Coastal and Marine marine waste plasticsThis dataset has an article on plastics that make their way into the ocean and data on plastics and other waste in the Pacific Island region.
HIDDEN AND NEGLECTED: The Medical and Emotional Needs of Survivors of Family and Sexual Violence in Papua New Guinea 2018-06-01
Land Built Environment Culture and Heritage emotional needs health médecins sans frontières medical medical needs msf png survivors violenceHighlights the urgent, unmet medical and emotional needs of survivors of family and sexual violence in Papua New Guinea and recommends concrete action in order to meet these needs.
ANU Press published work on Gender in Melanesia PNG 2018-06-01
Land Built Environment Culture and Heritage equity gender issues pngEssays and research papers on Gender and Gender related issues in PNG
Ramu Nickel Project Environmental Plan 1999 2018-06-01
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters cobalt environmental plan impacts madang province mitigations nickel png ramu nickel projectRamu Nickel Project Environmental Plan consists of a Guide to the Environmental Plan and three volumes; Volumes A to C. Volume A is an Executive Summary of the Environmental Plan, Volume B consists of the Main Report and Volume C is the Appendices.
Mineral Policy Institute Documents 2018-06-01
Land Built Environment Coastal and Marine mineral mining mpi png policy ramu nickel project std submarine dischargeConsists 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
Oil Environmental Assessments 2018-06-01
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters 2006 2007 eia emp environmental assessments iee oil png smallholder agriculture development projectConsists of Initial Environmental Examinations, Impact Assessments including Environmental Management Plans related to Oil projects in Papua New Guinea
NFA Environmental Assessments 2018-06-01
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage 2004 coastal environmental assessments fisheries nfa png projectConsists of environmental assessments for PNG's National Fisheries Authority. Environmental Assessments were prepared by the Project Implementation Unit of NFA’s Coastal Fisheries Management and Development Project
Method- BioRAP Products 2018-05-31
Land Biodiversity 2000 biorapBioRAP Project Papua New Guinea pilot study : Classification procedures and preparation of files for TARGET analysis Note: DEM, Climate Surfaces, Species, Environment Domains Maps were generated prior to these analysis
Mean Annual Precipitation 2018-05-31
Land 2000 biorap precipitation rainfall1km gridded Rainfall map - interpolation over DEM. Rainfall data scattered well except Western and Southern Highlands Provinces. With the Digicel Towers (mounted with rainfall instruments) network nation-wide. The Rainfall Map can be improved.
Mean Annual Temperature 2018-05-31
Land 2000 temperature1km gridded Temperature map - interpolation over DEM. Temperature data scattered well except Western and Southern Highlands Provinces. With the Digicel Towers (mounted with rainfall instruments) network nation-wide. The Temperature Map can be improved.
Environment Domains - Reclassified 2018-05-31
Biodiversity 2000 environment domainsNo description provided
Environment Domains 2018-05-31
Biodiversity 2000 environment domainsNo description provided
Digital Elevation Model 2018-05-31
Land 2000 dem1km gridded DEM for PNG
National Capacity Self Assessment Project 2010 2018-05-31
Land Biodiversity 2010 ncsaAssessing the Capacity of Papua New Guinea to Implement the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
MDG Report 2010 2018-05-31
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters 2010 mdgPAPUA NEW GUINEA –Millennium Development Goals Second National Progress
Comprehensive Report for Papua New Guinea 2010
DEEP-SEA MINING SEAFLOOR MASSIVE SULFIDES PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2018-05-31
Land Built Environment Coastal and Marine deep-sea mining nautilus png seafloorThis report provides an overview of Nautilus, undersea mining in Papua New Guinea, and M·CAM recommendations for impact minimization and long-term value optimization. This report compiles information available in the public domain so attribution and conclusions drawn therefrom are predicated solely on the accuracy thereof.
Misima Project Environmental Plan PNG 1987 2018-05-31
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters 1987 environment misima project pngMain Report describing the physical, chemical and biological environment of Misima Island and the possible impacts of development on the area
PNG Liquefied Natural Gas Project 2009 2018-05-31
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters co-ventures environmental environmental assessment environmental impact statement impacts liquefied natural gas lng png project socialEsso Highlands Limited (Esso) proposes to develop the Papua New Guinea Liquefied Natural Gas Project
(PNG LNG Project) in a co-venture with other participants. Esso (as project operator) will produce and condition gas from new and existing petroleum fields in the Southern Highlands and Western provinces of Papua New Guinea, send the conditioned gas by pipeline across Gulf Province and the Gulf of Papua to a 6.3-Mtpa LNG Plant in Central Province, liquefy the gas, and load it onto LNG carriers for export. The project will also produce condensate for export.
PNG Lae Port Development Project 2018-05-31
Land Built Environment Culture and Heritage assessment impact lae port development png project resettlement socialDocuments on PNG's Lae Port Development Project.
Sustainable Integrated Water Resources and Wastewater Management in Pacific Island Countries Diagnostic Report Papua New Guinea 2007 2018-05-31
Land Built Environment Coastal and Marine Inland Waters 2007 management pacific island countries sustainable integrated water resources wastewaterIt is the National Integrated Water Resource Management Diagnostic Report Papua New Guinea. A Draft SOPAC Miscellaneous Report 643 involving GEF, UNDP, SOPAC and UNEP. demonstration project and production of a full brief through an extensive consultative process. The purpose of this report is to describe the current situation and constraints with respect to the occurrence, uses and management of water resources in PNG and to propose remedial measures aimed at ensuring the sustainable utilisation of the available water resources in order to achieve human wellbeing and maintain environmental integrity.
Challenges / Lesson Learnt – SDG Reporting 2018-05-31
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters challenges sdg reportingIt's more than a decade but the issue of reporting on MDG now SDG has become more than
a challenge.
1. Extracting of Data and Overlaying Issues
2. Internal CEPA Databases
ENSO related rainfall changes over the New Guinea region 2018-05-31
Atmosphere and Climate Inland Waters enso impacts new guinea png rainfall temperatureHere we analyze rainfall data for the New Guinea region comprising station observations, reanalysis products and satellite-based estimates in order to better understand some of these details. We find that most gridded products are limited due to their relatively coarse horizontal resolutions that fail to resolve topographic effects. However, the relatively fine resolution TRMM satellite–based product appears to provide reliable estimates and linear correlations between the data and the NINO34 sea surface temperature index provides an insight into the pattern of ENSO rainfall impacts.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA COUNTRY REPORT Status of Mangrove Wetland Protection and Sustainable Use in Papua New Guinea 2018-05-31
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Inland Waters country report eco-forestry mangrove png protection sustainable use wetlandPNG Country Report was published in 2006 or earlier. Reports the progress on mangrove wetland protection and sustainable use of these areas in PNG
ENSO Impacts on Water Resources in the Pacific Workshop 19th-23rd October 1999 2018-05-31
Atmosphere and Climate Land Coastal and Marine Inland Waters enso pacific workshop png water resourcesIt is a Pre-Workshop In Country Review For Papua New Guinea 19th-23rd October 1999 in Nadi, Fiji Islands. Collaboration between NDMO, PNG NWS and Water Resources
Pacific Country Report Sea Level & Climate: Their Present State Papua New Guinea June 2006 2018-05-31
Atmosphere and Climate Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2006 atmospheric pressure el niño manus island pacific country report png rising sea level seaframe water temperatureSummarizes the findings to date, and places them in a regional and historical context. Discusses the SEAFRAME gauge in Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, which records sea level, air and water temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction. It is one of an array designed to monitor changes in sea level and climate in the Pacific.
Country Environmental Profile Papua New Guinea 2018-05-31
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage environment governance human health institutional framework png policy socio-economic state of the environmentReport is financed by the European Commission and is presented by Mr. Wayne Borden and Mr. Gareth Ward of MWH SA for the Government of Papua New Guinea and the European Commission. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Government of Papua New Guinea or the European Commission
The priority environmental concerns of Papua New Guinea 2018-05-31
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage environmental concerns environmental conditions environmental protection fisheries conservation impact analysis marine resources png public healthPresents PNG's prioritized environmental concerns which include: 1) Environmental conditions – Papua New Guinea 2) Environmental protection – Papua New Guinea 3) Environmental impact analysis – Papua New Guinea 4) Public health – Environmental – Papua New Guinea 5) Marine resources – Conservation – Papua New Guinea 6) Fisheries conservation – Papua New Guinea
JICA COUNTRY PROFILE ON ENVIRONMENT PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2018-05-31
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Culture and Heritage capacity country profile divers economy dependent environment environmental surveys forest destruction government gross domestic product gross national product natural natural resources png undeveloped areas water pollutionJICA Country Profile on Environment of Papua New Guinea (PNG) was carried out by the Planning and Evaluation Department Japan International Cooperation Agency in February 2002. This 37 paged report outlines PNG's fact sheets, organization structure, legislation, current environmental issues and international relations between PNG and overseas countries
The New Guinea Challenge Development and conservation in societies of great cultural and biological diversity 2003 2018-05-31
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage 2003 biophysical environment conservation csiro cultural and biological diversity culture development footprint human footprint new guinea politics10 paged document outlining the development and conservation in societies of great cultural and biological diversity in New Guinea of PNG. This was published in 2003
Status of the Coral Reefs in Australia and Papua New Guinea 2008 2018-05-31
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2008 australia biological coral reef diversity fisheries pngThe corals reefs of Australia and Papua New Guinea cover 19% of the world’s total reef area and contain levels of biological diversity approaching the ‘hot spots’ of the Philippines and Indonesia; Human pressures on these reefs are lower than in other parts of the world (particularly SE Asia). The reefs of eastern Australia, particularly the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), have a long history of research and monitoring and world leading management; Most coral reef management is implemented through Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) while fisheries resources are managed through specific fisheries management arrangements. Australian reefs are usually managed through cooperative arrangements between state and national governments, while management arrangements in PNG are predominantly driven by efforts of NGOs, local communities and local governments.
Chapter on PNG from the Proceedings of the Pacific Regional Consultation on Water in Small Island Countries – Country Briefing Papers 2018-05-31
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters 2003 aquifer briefing papers climate change fresh water legislations pacific regional consultation png png waterboard sanitation small island countries water water quality water supplyInformation on PNG from the Proceedings of the Pacific Regional Consultation on Water in Small Island Countries – Country Briefing Papers at least 2003 or older.
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND PAPUA NEW GUINEA Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix 2018-05-31
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2004 imf papua new guinea selected issues statistical appendixThis 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.
United Nations Development assistance framework (2003-2007) 2018-05-31
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2003-2007 framework png undaf united nations united nations development assistance frameworkAim 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’
Draft Report of the Pacific fisheries study tour to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Samoa November 2008 2018-05-30
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters 2008 commonwealth fisheries pacific papua new guinea policy samoa vanuatuDraft 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
The impact of foreign aid on poverty and human well being in PNG 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2003 aid effectiveness economic paralysis foreign aid government human well-being png povertyResearch on the impact of Foreign Aid on Poverty and Human Well-being in PNG
Europe Union Mid-Term Review for PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2004 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2004 eu medium-term development strategy (mtds) mid-term review national poverty reduction strategy (nprs) pngPAPUA NEW GUINEA 2004 Draft Mid-Term Review Conclusions
Papua New Guinea - European Community: Country Strategy Paper and National Indicative Programme 2008-2013 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2008-2013 country strategy plan png policy strategyThe purpose of this Country Strategy Paper (CSP) is to provide the overall framework for EC cooperation with PNG in the context of the support to be provided under the 10th EDF (2008-2013).
Australian Aid - Papua New Guinea – 2003-2010 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2006 2010 dcs development cooperation strategy development strategy png poverty sustainable developmentAusAID report on PNG's Development Cooperation Strategy 2006-2010 including details on the strategy, the implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as background papers
Aid and Oil in Papua New Guinea: Implications for the Financing of Service Delivery 2011 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage aid finance impact of aid oil pngDiscussion Paper 5 published in June 2011. This paper measures the extent to which both donor finance and resource revenues have contributed to higher rates of expenditure in key development sectors of the PNG economy—social services (including health and education) and infrastructure, between 1975 and 2010. Estimated elasticities are then compared against a hypothetical revenue scenario to assess the potential contribution that post-2014 LNG revenue inflows may have on increasing the financing available to these sectors.
Asia Development Bank Reports on PNG 2018-05-30
Land Built Environment Culture and Heritage adb country strategy economic outlook png projects reviewsReports on ADB and PNG projects, country strategies, country strategy reviews and Economic outlook for PNG
Women roadside sellers in Madang 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2008 economic success employment madang national minimum wage png roadside sellers womenA survey of women roadside sellers in Madang Province of Papua New Guinea found that they earn a weighted average income of more than three times the national minimum wage. The relative economic success of these roadside vendors relies to a large extent on access to good-quality customary land
and proximity to major roads.
Malaria control in Papua New Guinea results in complex epidemiological changes. 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2005 epidemiology malaria pngResearch on Malaria control in PNG and how it results in complex epidemiological changes.
Appropriateness of prescribing in selected healthcare facilities in Papua New Guinea 2013 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2013 2014 drug prescribing health healthcare healthcare facilities pngResearch was to evaluate the level of appropriateness of prescribing to outpatients in selected healthcare facilities in Papua New Guinea (PNG), using health department guidelines as the benchmark.
Poverty and Access to Infrastructure in Papua New Guinea 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2002 infrastructure png povertyIt is a working Paper researching Poverty and Access to Infrastructure in Papua New Guinea
Breaking down the poverty - environment relationship in PNG conceptual framework 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2006 brundtland report conceptual framework development strategy ecosystem services ecosystems environment global targets millennium development goal millennium ecosystem assessment naional targets png poverty production systemsResearch of the poverty-environment relationship in PNG and the Conceptual Framework behind it
Background Paper for the Chronic Poverty Report 2008-09 2018-05-30
Built Environment Culture and Heritage chronic poverty conflict corruption crime donor assistance health png policy rural urbanResearch on the Chronic Poverty in Papua New Guinea
Rural Development Alleviate Poverty PNG 2005 2018-05-29
Land Built Environment Culture and Heritage development environment income migration png poor poverty poverty assessment rural development rural placesResearch papers on rural development and poverty in PNG as part of the Asia-Pacific Viewpoint Journal Volume 46.
National Human Development Report 2014 2018-05-29
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2014 economic environmental human development national png social sustainable wealth wellbeingFrom Wealth to Wellbeing: Translating Resource Revenue into Sustainable Human Development
Maternal deaths and their impact on children in Papua New Guinea 2018-05-29
Built Environment Culture and Heritage 2014 child mortality children health services impacts maternal deathsDevelopment Studies research on the maternal deaths and their impacts on children in Papua New Guinea
Food Security for Papua New Guinea 2018-05-29
Land aciar agriculture conference food and nutrition food security pngProceedings of the Papua New Guinea Food and Nutrition 2000 Conference, PNG University of Technology, Lae
Intensification of agricultural systems in Papua New Guinea 2018-05-29
Land Biodiversity 2001 agricultural systems crop introductions intensification land use png soilResearch paper which provides overview of how villagers have intensified agricultural systems in Papua New Guinea
ACCESS AND BENEFIT SHARING: POLICY AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2006 2018-05-29
Biodiversity 2006 abs benefit sharing biodiversity cbd framework law legal implications pinbio png policyThis research provides information to assist PNG with the development of the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework. It expands the work done by Dr. Eric L Kwa (Biodiversity Law and Policy in Papua New Guinea) in 2004 for PINBio.
PIN Bio Act ABS Bill Draft 3 June 2008 2018-05-29
Biodiversity 2008 act bill biodiversity pin bio pngDraft 3 (13/6/8) Independent State of Papua New Guinea 2008 A bill for the "Papua New Guinea Institute of Biodiversity Act 2008"
The Human Footprints 2018-05-28
Biodiversity Culture and Heritage 2003 biodiversityAn introduction to the natural history, societies, conservation and
sustainable development of the New Guinea region prepared by CSIRO Australia for the Moore Foundation, 2003 (Section 2 of the Report - The NG challenge)
The New Guinea Challenge 2018-05-28
Land Biodiversity 2003 biodiverity landAn introduction to the natural history, societies, conservation and sustainable development of the New Guinea region prepared by CSIRO Australia for the Moore Foundation, 2003
This pictorial review will show:
•how Earth history has given these islands immense biological and mineral riches;
•why the plants and animals are of outstanding value for science and natural history;
•the enormous diversity of human cultures developed over the last30,000 years;
•the footprints of human society and infrastructure that lie over the entire landscape;
•agricultural land industrial developments that impact on many ecosystems; and
•the combined footprints of the widespread developing human societies and conservation areas (both existing and proposed) forming a complex mosaic of residential, development and conservation interests, even at a broad scale.
Any successful strategy to maintain viable communities of the fascinating and valuable plants and animals of the New Guinea region will require
(1)the best scientifically-based landscape management plans for both conservation
and production, and (2)feasible plans for economic and social developments that
meet the needs and aspirations of local landowners and residents.
IUCN Redlist endangered species 2008 2018-05-28
Biodiversity 2008 iucn png rare species redlist speciesA short report on CR VU EN species in PNG in 2008 on the IUCN Red list
Environmental Monitor 2002 2018-05-28
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters 2002 disaster management environment environmental health environmental monitor impacts land mining png risk water resourcesEnvironmental 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.
The State of the Forests of Papua New Guinea 2014 2018-05-25
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2014 forestryMeasuring change over period 2002-2014
A Regionalisation of Papua New Guinea’s Marine Environment 2018-05-25
Coastal and Marine biological diversity cbd marine environment marine gap analysis protected area planning regionalisationThis report contributes to the development of a marine gap analysis for Papua New Guinea’s marine area. ” The gap analysis identifies conservation priorities throughout Papua New Guinea’s marine area to inform protected area
planning, environmental impact assessment and other biodiversity conservation interventions.
Incorporation of Environmental SDGs into CEPA Policy Framework 2018-05-24
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters png rio convention sdgsPapua New Guinea is committed to Sustainable Development through its StaRS Strategy and Vision 2050. PNG has also signed up to Rio Conventions and supplement agreements and protocols which needs monitoring and evaluation. Sustainable Development Goals are very important as it simplifies the Sustainable Development approaches.
Environment permit application form 2018-05-24
Land Built Environment Inland Waters application form environment act 2000 environment permitApplication form that is required to be submitted to apply for an environment permit for any project within Papua New Guinea
Some future prospects for systematic biodiversity planning in PNG 2018-05-24
Biodiversity 2001 biodiversity biodiversity planning conservation pngThis report describes some of the challenges for biodiversity planning arise from a study in Papua New Guinea, but apply equally to biodiversity planning in general. These are;
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the best use of available data for providing biodiversity surrogate information
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the integration of representatives and persistence goals into the area prioritization process
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implications for the implementation of a conservation plan over time.
PNG Boundry 2018-05-24
Land map provincesPNG Boundries
A Biodiversity conservation plan for Papua New Guinea based on biodiversity trade-offs analysis 2018-05-24
Biodiversity biodiversity papua new guinea trade-off analysisA rapid biodiversity assessment ("BioRap") project identified candidate areas for
biodiversity protection in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and provides an ongoing
evaluation framework for balancing biodiversity conservation and other land use
needs. Achieving a biodiversity protection target with minimum opportunity cost was
an important outcome given that biodiversity values overlap with forestry production
values, and high forgone forestry opportunities would mean significant losses to land
owners and the government. Allocation of 16.8% of PNG‟s land area to some form of
biodiversity protection was required, in order to achieve the level of biodiversity
representation/persistence that would have been possible using only 10% of the land
area if there were no constraints on land allocation and no land use history. This result
minimizes potential conflict with forestry production opportunities while also taking
account of land use history, human population density and previous conservation
assessments. The analysis provides more than a single set of proposed priority areas.
It is a framework for progressively moving towards a country-wide conservation goal,
while at the same time providing opportunities to alter the priority area set in light of
new knowledge, changes in land use, and/or changes in economic and social
conditions.
PNG Marine Program on Corals Fish and Food Security 2018-05-24
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine corals fish food security nattional plan of action png state of coral triangle reportingPNGs National Plan of Action on Corals, Fish and Food Security on the Coral Triangle Initiative
PNG LNG Project 2018-05-24
Built Environment audit report cepa gasOil and Gas Projects
minamata 2018-05-24
Land Coastal and Marine government mecury pollutionMinamata Projects
PNG National Action Plan for UNCCD June 2011(Draft) 2018-05-24
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Inland Waters 2018 audit report biodiversity cepaCombating land degradation through integrated land management
Solid Waste Generation Raw Data_J-PRISM II Project 2018-05-24
Built Environment cepa urban local level government waste dataThis raw data was generated from the 2017 Urban Local Level Government Workshop held in Port Moresby, PNG from the participants presentations.
plastic bag ban policy 2018-05-24
Built Environment Coastal and Marine policy pollutionPolicies for plastic bag ban in Papua New Guinea
CITES Species List 2018-05-24
Land Biodiversity 2010 citesThe List of Fauna and Flora that are protected for Trade Internationally
PNG Used Lubricants and Oil Audit Report 2017 2018-05-24
Land Biodiversity Built Environment Inland Waters 2017 audit report hazardous waste png used lubricants and oilThe purpose of used lubricants and oil audit was to execute assessments on activities and services of organizations under sectors responsible in generating used lubricants and oil or its wastes in any regard. Used lubricants and oil (ULO) audit/ survey and inventory was executed under the requirements expected from the environmental audit protocol.
Practical application of biodiversity surrogates and percentage targets for conservation in Papua New Guinea 2018-05-24
Biodiversity 2001 biodiversity conservation papua new guineaA conservation planning study in Papua New Guinea (PNG) addresses the role of
biodiversity surrogates and biodiversity targets, in the context of the trade-offs required
for planning given real-world costs and constraints. In a trade-offs framework, surrogates
must be judged in terms of their success in predicting general biodiversity
complementarity values – the amount of additional biodiversity an area can contribute to
a protected set. Wrong predictions of low complementarity (and consequent allocation of
non-protective land uses) may be more worrisome than wrong predictions of high
complementarity (and consequent allocation of protection, perhaps unnecessarily
forgoing other land uses benefiting society). Trade-offs and targets work well when
predictions of complementarity are based on surrogate information that is expressed as a
continuum of variation. The PNG study used hierarchical variation for environmental
domains and vegetation types, and a nominated target then dictated the level within those
hierarchies that was used. Internationally-promoted targets provide a potential basis for
comparative evaluation of biodiversity protection levels among countries or regions.
However, conventional application of percentage targets, in focussing on proportions of
total area or on proportions of habitat types, does not serve the goal of biodiversity
protection or sustainability well because targets can be miss-used to restrict the amount
of biodiversity protected. At the same time, recent complaints about percentage targets
are equally misguided in claiming, based on species-area curves, that 10% targets imply
50% extinctions. We apply a new approach to percentage targets in PNG, in which the
maximum diversity that could be protected by an unconstrained 10% of the total area of
the country becomes the working biodiversity target. Reaching that same biodiversity
target may then require more than 10% of the area, because of constraints (e.g., existing
reserves) and costs. In the baseline analysis for PNG, we found that hierarchical variation
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at the level of 564 vegetation types, combined with the 608 environmental domains,
could be protected in an unconstrained 10% of the country. This process of determining
a biodiversity target also revealed some “must-have” areas for any future conservation
plan. Such must-have areas were also identified for a 15%-based target. The satisfaction
of the 10%-based target in practice required 16.8% of PNG (Faith et al. 2001a). This low-cost proposed protected set corresponded to greater net benefits relative to our application of two conventional targets approaches.
Peat Soils of PNG 2018-05-23
peatsoilsPeat Soils or Histosols
Reference: Bellamy, J.A & McAlpine, J.R (1995).
Papua New Guinea Inventory of Natural Resources, Population Distribution and Land Use Handbook (2nd edition),
PNGRIS Publication No.6, CSIRO - AIDAB,queensland complete Printing Services, Australia, 155 pp
Classification based on codes shown below (See Table III - 14. codes for soil class on page 143 of reference above);
211 = Cryofolists Freely drained, little decomposed and mostly shallow organic soils found in cold climates (10326.64589 km2 dark blue colour)
212 = Tropofolists Freely drained, little decomposed and mostly shallow organic soils (7586.96384 km2 blue colour)
220 = Sulfihemists Swampy, half decomposed, organic soils which become strongly acidified upon aeration (385.7394345 km2 dark green colour)
222 = Tropohemists Swampy, half decomposed, organic soils often with interbedded mineral layers (35662.23353 km2 green colour)
231 = Cryofribists Swampy, slightly decomposed, organic soils found in cold climates (98.97063623 km2 yellow colour)
232 = Tropofribists Swampy, slightly decomposed, organic soils often with interbedded mineral layers (22675.85172 km2 light yellow colour)
241 = Troposaprists Swampy, highly decomposed, organic soils often with interbedded mineral layers (2093.047972 km2 pink colour)
conversion of tabs to idrisi then shapefiles latlong kilometres
1995 PNGRIS layers Allndat
WGS84 projection Scale : 1:500,000
XTools = Calculation of area in square kilometre and hectares
Crocodile skins export data 2015 2018-05-22
Coastal and Marine Inland Waters crocodile tradeTable
Operational Manual - Environment Act 2000 2018-05-22
Atmosphere and Climate Land Coastal and Marine Inland Waters environment act 2000 operational manualThis Operational Manual is one such tool that will assist in standardizing and
streamlining the administrative process for handling of the environmental applications.
It is important that officers use this manual as a guide for responding to each step in the
permitting process.
Operational Manual is a dynamic and evolving document that should be continually
improved as situations arise to meet the new demands. At the same time, the improved
efficiency that is anticipated from the use of the manual would assist DEC to function
properly and project an image of an organisation that has an efficient regulatory
process. This improvement in the performance will in turn enable the Department to
meet the expectations of the public, the business community and the Government of
Papua New Guinea.
TORRES STRAIT AND WESTERN PROVINCE TROPICAL ROCK LOBSTER FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018-05-21
Coastal and Marine 1988 fisheries lobster png torres straitThe National Fisheries Authority, under Section 28 of the Fisheries Management
Act 1998 and by Section 4 (1) of The Fisheries (Torres Strait Protected Zone) Act
1984, Chapter 411 set out the Torres Strait and Western Province tropical rock
lobster Management Plan. This plan takes effect from the date of notification in
the National Gazette.
Video instructions for the PNG data portal 2018-05-16
how to instructions videoLinks to you tube videos providing a walk through of key data portal steps
Development & Conservation 2018-05-02
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters conservation develoment papua new guineaThe New Guinea Challenge - Development and Conservation in Societies of Great Cultural and Biological diversity
State of the corals of PNG 2018-05-02
Biodiversity Coastal and Marine coral triangle corals marine life papua new guinea reefsThe coral reefs in PNG are mostly located to the north and east coast of the country and lie within the ‘coral
triangle’ that includes eastern Indonesia, the Philippines, eastern Malaysia, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands.
The coral triangle is a global centre of marine biodiversity and has very high conservation value.
This report documents the status, economies and management of corals -
PNG Roads 2018-05-01
Built Environment osm papua new guinea roadsPNG roads: these spatial datasets provide the delimitation of primary, secondary and tertiary roads and tracks in Papua New Guinea. The OSM dataset includes attribute information includes OSM id and road names in English where known and comprehensive track network for the mainland. This dataset can be complemented by the National Mapping Bureau (NMB) (2000) dataset. The NMB dataset includes comprehensive road network in both mainland and non-mainland districts and road surface attributes. Source: Open Street Map; Papua New Guinea National Mapping Bureau. Contributor: OCHA ROAP. Date of Dataset: Feb 24, 2015
Papua New Guinea Land Cover_Vegetation 2018-05-01
Land Biodiversity land cover papua new guinea vegetationVegetation land cover in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Protected Areas 2018-05-01
Land papua new guinea protected areaProtected areas of papua new guinea
Papua New Guinea administrative level 0, 1, 2, and 3 population statistics 2018-04-30
Built Environment 2018 demographics png population1) At administrative level 1 these tables do not refer to the National Capital District or to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. The National Capital District is combined with the Central Province and Bougainville is combined with the North Solomons province.
2) The administrative unit P-codes found in these tables do not completely correspond with the P-codes found in the shapefiles available on HDX (here)[https://data.humdata.org/dataset/papua-new-guinea-admin-level-0-international-boundaries].
The PNG-METT 2018-04-26
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine 2017 effectiveness png protected areaA method for assessing effectiveness in Papua New Guinea’s protected areas
Inform Environmental Data Portal Manuals 2018-04-17
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Culture and Heritage Inland Waters guide help inform manuals user guideDocumentation on getting started with the Inform Data Portal.
Protected Fauna of PNG 1996-01-22
Land Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Inland Waters png faunaThis publication is a consolidated list of protected fauna of Papua New Guinea, compiled from Fauna (Protection and Control) Act 1976 and the subsequent amendments. Fauna (Protection and Control) Act was enacted in 1966 and amalgamated into the revised laws in 1976 after the independence of PNG. This Act is solely confined to protecting animals (birds and mammals). The protected species listing under the Fauna (Protection and Control) Act is done by the National Gazette notifications. All protected fauna are the property of the State.