13 paged paper which argues that poverty in PNG is significantly located in the most isolated and environmentally disadvantaged parts of rural PNG, where development has not occurred to any extent and where a number of severe constraints make it unlikely to occur.
Framework designed in Port Moresby in June 2002. Outlines rationale, goals and objectives, cooperation strategies to assist the UNDAF, implementation, monitoring,review and Programme Resources Framework to assist PNG
Province, District and LLG (Local Level Government) Boundaries - shapefile format (zipped).
General Vegetation Types / Category 2014
Rainforest, Secondary, Dry Evergreen, Swamp, Mangrove, Herbaceous, Scrub, and Grassland/Woodland
8 Categories of Forest (Area Coverage km2) Rainforest, Secondary, Dry Evergreen, Swamp, Mangrove, Herbaceous, Scrub and Grassland/Woodland
Fifth National Report on Species Richness of PNG and World Higher Vertebrates
The total area under Conservation in PNG is approximately 3.8% of the total land area.
PNG Threatened Endemic Plants and Animals Species. This was published as part of the 5th CBD National Report.