As part of its Climate Change and Environmental Diplomacy Project, entitled “Love Your Nature Park, Protect Our Biodiversity,” Port Moresby Nature Park has been carrying out tree distribution within the city since August 15th, to selected schools, churches and communities.
A total of 701 trees have already been distributed in NCD.
Locations include Waigani Primary School, Paradise College, University of Papua New Guinea (Demography & Population Studies Association), First Steps School of Tomorrow, Don Bosco Technical Institute Residents, Jubilee Secondary School, Bomana Primary School, Port Moresby Business College, Metago Theological Bible College and Porebada Primary School.
According to POM Nature Park, their goal is to encourage social and behavioural changes that promote biodiversity conservation and build a more environmentally friendly Port Moresby.
“We want to promote reforestation and afforestation (planting new trees or sowing seeds in areas where there were no trees before), raise environmental awareness, and enhance the beauty of our capital city through the distribution of trees.”
“Our mission is to inspire individuals, families, and children to embrace sustainable practices, with the goal of fostering a greener and more sustainable future.”
“We aim to engage more children, communities, and organizations in tree planting activities and tree justice dialogues to promote social cohesion and environmental stewardship.”
POM Nature Park is striving to achieve NCDC’s goal of planting 1 million trees in the Nation’s Capital.