Model of Development

Govt must act on continued abuse of Forest Clearance Authorities

On 08 May, 2024 By ACTNOW

The government must act to stop the ongoing abuse of agricultural clearing permits which are being used as a cover for large-scale selective logging.

Forest Clearing Authorities are being routinely misused to facilitate large-scale illegal and unsustainable logging. They are supposed to be used to authorise the clearing of small discrete areas of forest for agriculture planting but this concession type is now responsible for the largest share of PNG’s log exports, according to government statistics.

Government urged to act on continued misuse of Forest Clearing Authorities

On 08 May, 2024 By ACTNOW

Community advocacy group ACT NOW! says the government must act to stop the ongoing abuse of agricultural clearing permits which are being used as a cover for large-scale selective logging.

Where's the Beef? The Wasu ‘Cattle Farm’ Project

Malaysian logger fails in "SLAPP" legal attack on PNG civil society

On 25 Apr, 2024 By ACTNOW

The Malaysian owned Giant Kingdom group of companies, which is logging Papua New Guinea’s besieged tropical forests, has failed in an unprecedented bid to silence public comment on the money laundering risks associated with its chequered activities.

Malaysian Logger Fails in "SLAPP" Legal Attack on Papua New Guinea Civil Society

On 25 Apr, 2024 By ACTNOW

At a time when international standard setting bodies are calling on civil society to help combat the money laundering risks associated with illegal logging, the Giant Kingdom group has engaged in lawfare to stop civic voices in PNG from documenting these risks.

Illegal Logging and the Criminal Law Context in Papua New Guinea

UN says widespread forest crime not being addressed in Papua New Guinea

On 22 Apr, 2024 By ACTNOW

The timber industry in Papua New Guinea is beset with corruption, political interference, and widespread illegal practices across the sector, according to a report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Land is our backbone and birthright

On 04 Apr, 2024 By ACTNOW

The National | Letters | Barr Tisne

Have you ever wondered how the colonial explorers took our land?

Audit Office facing Challenges

On 06 Feb, 2024 By ACTNOW

Source: Gorethy Kenneth | Post Courier, February 2, 2024.

Head of Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) Gordon Kega said there are challenges in conducting audits of the provincial and district, including LLG Service Improvement (SIP), due to insufficient funding and remoteness of these areas.

Looting and Riot is a result of the wrong model of development.

On 19 Jan, 2024 By Cathy Tukne

Wednesday 10^th January marks a dark day in PNG’s history. The nation’s capital came under siege, Parliament house stormed, Manasupe’s Haus breeched, the city was pillaged, business houses looted and set aflame after failure to reconfigure what is said to be a technical glitch in the payroll system that caused the Police and public to protest.

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