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In addition to other topics, Papua New Guinea will speak at the second United Nations Oceans Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, about the recently authorised Global Climate Fund component.
Other issues PNG will bring up include the passing and implementation of maritime transportation legislation, particularly the usage of the Jomard Passage by large vessels in the province of Milne Bay.
As a step toward preserving the health of its oceans, PNG has also enacted a ban on single-use plastic bags.
Dr. Eric Kwa, the Secretary for the Department of Justice and Attorney-General, expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister James Marape for choosing him to serve as his special envoy and represent the nation at the important week-long worldwide seas event.
The PNG Country Statemen are anticipated to be presented by Special Envoy Kwa.
He said that in his capacity as the National Oceans Committee's Chairman, he is well-versed in both oceans-related issues and the Conference agendas that will have an impact on Papua New Guineans' quality of life.
At the numerous meetings they will attend, Dr. Kwa stated in their interactive conversations that he expects to present distinct yet intense and particular reports with the assistance of PNG's respective sector agencies and the wider ramifications of the difficulties the country's seas confront.
2017 saw the first UN Oceans Conference take place in New York.
The PNG Oceans Policy, however, was only adopted and put into effect in 2020.
PNG will speak about the Second Oceans Conference's recently authorised Global Climate Fund component, the passage and implementation of maritime transportation laws, and specifically the usage of the Jomard Passage in Milne Bay Province by large vessels.
As a step toward preserving the health of its oceans, PNG has also put the ban on single-use plastic bags into effect.
Meanwhile, according to Dr. Kwa, they will utilise this conference to persuade the UN to use the UN Sustainable Development Fund to empower SMEs, notably the local fisherman in Papua New Guinea.
He continued by saying that he would also concur that PNG is carrying out target 14 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which serves as the conference's overarching theme.
Reference: Papua New Guinea Today (27 June 2022). “PM's Special Envoy to Portugal to Discuss PNG's Efforts to Protect Oceans.”
