Environmental conservation work in Papua New Guinea


Latest news and publications


 
Illegal fishing is rife in the Southern Ocean, and a threat to fish stocks and the marine environment.

25 Jul 2008
Stricken boat off the coast of Bali underscores the threats from unregulated fishing.

A 30-metre Taiwanese vessel, found on a Balinese reef badly damaged and leaking oil, has compelled WWF to issue a renewed call for the countries of the Coral Triangle to impose and enforce more stringent monitoring and accountability measures to cut down on illegal fishing.
 

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Tonda extension, Wereaver and Aramba Wildlife Management Areas

10 Jul 2008
Tonda extension, Wereaver and Aramba Wildlife Management Areas
TransFly Ecoregion, Western Province, Papua New Guinea » Read more

 
Wiad Wildlife Management Area

10 Jul 2008
Wiad Wildlife Management Area
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New or updated projects

Modified: Apr 2008 - Started: Jul 2005

Marine Turtle Conservation in the South Pacific

The Bismarck Solomon Seas Ecoregion (BSSE) represents a particular opportunity for moving forward leatherback turtle conservation as well as other tur... » Read more
 
Modified: Feb 2008 - Started: Apr 2004

Sepik - Integrated River Basin Management

The project aims to assist government and local stakeholders in the design of an integrated river basin management (IRBM) framework for the Sepik rive... » Read more
 
Modified: Jan 2008 - Started: Sep 2001

Forest Conversion Programme

The Forest Conversion Initiative (FCI) was conceived in 2001 with the goal of reducing conversion of high conservation value forests (HCVFs) and other... » Read more

Offices

WWF WWF Western Melanesia Programme Office,
Kikori River

Papua New Guinea

T: +6752786638
F: +6752786203
 
WWF Western Melanesia Programme Office,
Boroko Main

ADF Haus,
3rd Flr,
Unit 2,
Section 6,
Allotment 14 Musgrave St.,
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea

T: +675 32 00 680
F: +675 32 00 519
 
WWF Western Melanesia Programme Office,
Transfly Project Office

Papua New Guinea
 
WWF Western Melanesia Programme,
Madang Office

Papua New Guinea

T: +675 852 1763
F: +675 852 2291

Calendar of events

  • April 2007 NGO Forum in Madang
  • May 2007 Launch of TransFly Biovision Report and three new Wildlife Management Areas
  • Launch of new Post PNG Turtle Stamps
  • Launch of protected area's Strengthening Conservation Capacity Module

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