LocationsOn 11 February, UNDP and the Climate Change and Development Authority of the Government of Papua New Guinea co-hosted the 2nd National Consultation Meeting to shape Papua New Guinea’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement.
UNDP continues to support PNG in fulfilling the Paris Agreement
February 11, 2026
Representatives of various sectors participated in the consultation
UNDP Papua New Guinea/Juho Valta
The Paris Agreement is a global treaty adopted by 196 countries in 2025 to prevent global temperatures from rising more than 2°C. Each country outlines its plan on how it will reduce emissions and adapt to climate change through its Nationally Determined Contributions.
Bringing together government representatives, provincial leaders, youth and gender groups, civil society, private sector and development partners, the consultation focused how Papua New Guinea’s third NDCs can be transformed into tangible results for the people of Papua New Guinea.
UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Nicholas Booth, emphasized the importance of effective financing networks for achieving PNG's climate ambitions.
UNDP Papua New Guinea/Juho Valta
As one of the world’s highly climate vulnerable nations, climate change is already affecting communities across Papua New Guinea. These impacts are often most painfully felt by women and young people, which is why mainstreaming gender equality and youth empowerment is among the key priorities for this third round of NDCs.
“PNG’s NDC 3.0 must go beyond commitments on paper — ensuring that energy access, gender equality and social inclusion, youth engagement, and nature-based solutions are not only fully mainstreamed, but translated into credible, implementable actions supported by coherent policies, strong institutions, and effective financing frameworks. Through UNDP’s Climate Promise, we are proud to support the Government and partners in strengthening these foundations. As reflected in the evolving global ambition of NDCs, the real test is not the targets themselves, but whether they unlock real action, real investment, and real impact for the people of Papua New Guinea,” said UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Nicholas Booth.
CCDA Managing Director a.i., Ms. Debra Sungi, highlighted the need for improving Papua New Guinea's infrastructure.
UNDP Papua New Guinea/Juho Valta
“From our first NDC in 2016 to achieving to submitting our Biennial Transparency Report, we have made real progress in combating climate change in Papua New Guinea. We must now build on that foundation by aligning these Nationally Determined Contributions with Vision 2050 and focusing on practical, achievable targets. While we welcome policy support, greater investment is needed in infrastructure, early warning systems, health, and food security,” added the Acting Managing Director of CCDA, Ms. Debra Sungi.
The inputs gathered during this consultation will inform the finalization of PNG’s NDC 3.0 ahead of national validation in 2026, ensuring that it is inclusive, ambitious, and grounded in national priorities.
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