The Government of Papua New Guinea (GOPNG) ratified the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on the 6th December, 2000, and it became effective on the 6th March, 2001. With it was the commitment to implement this agreement in the country and report on its programmes and activities to the Secretariat regularly. The call for the development and implementation of National Action Plan (NAP) is considered a priority for the GOPNG to meet its international obligations under the UNCCD.
Official DKAN data portal user manual.
An introduction to the natural history, societies, conservation and sustainable development of the New Guinea region prepared by CSIRO Australia for the Moore Foundation 2003.
A pictorial review.
First draft of Action Plan for UNCCD for PNG. To be finalised by August 2018.
In this report, a set of recommendations is provided for each indicator to support the next best steps for management action that will advance progress towards the target outcome and support Pacific people and biodiversity.
State of Environment and Conservation in the Pacific Islands: 2020 Regional Report
Dedicated interactive website for the State of Environment and Conservation in the Pacific Islands: 2020 Regional Report.