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Oil palm and deforestation

James Cook University
Land
Biodiversity

    An 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...

    Infrastructure expansion challenges sustainable development in Papua New Guinea

    PNG Conservation and Environment Protection Authority,PNG Forestry Authority,PNG Department of National Planning & Monitoring,PNG Department of Works & Implementation,PNG Department of Agriculture and Livestock,James Cook University
    Atmosphere and Climate
    Land
    Biodiversity

      The 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...