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Unleashing the Healing Power of Dialogue in Hela Province

As part of their efforts to build bridges for peace in Hela Province, UNDP and the United Church of Papua New Guinea are facilitating a series of Peace and Development dialogues in the Local Level Government (LLG) areas of Hayapuga, Tebi, Hulia, Komo, Upper and Lower Wage, Lake Kopiago and North Koroba this year.

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Joining Forces for the Preservation of Protected Areas

UNDP partners with CEPA to host the 3rd National Protected Areas Forum in Port Moresby

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Project to support Blue Economy businesses launched in Papua New Guinea

A new project has been launched in Papua New Guinea to stimulate the growth of the blue economy sector in the country.

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First national and independent Biodiversity and Climate Fund launched

Papua New Guinea has launched its first national, independent Biodiversity and Climate Fund to support present and future generations restore, protect and enhance the country’s biodiversity while driving climate action.

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Post-Election Diagnostic Workshop reviews women’s participation

The Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission, with support from UNDP, are running a national workshop to reflect on the participation of women candidates in the recent 2022 National General Election.

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Papua New Guinea celebrates the International Day for Universal Access to Information

Universal access to information means that everyone has the right to seek, receive and disseminate information. Right to Information is an integral part of the right to freedom of expression. Access to information is recognized as a prerequisite for sustainable development and, as part of right to information, one of the fundamental human rights.

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Papua New Guinea signs agreement to protect 'megadiverse' Kimbe Bay

In the face of Papua New Guinea’s extraordinary natural heritage, most of the country’s highly biodiverse marine and coastal ecosystems are not well protected or resourced. Until now, sustainable livelihoods opportunities linked to the marine environment were out of reach.

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12

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