Port Moresby Nature Park will host its first-ever Reverse the Red Day on Friday, 6 February, joining a global effort to halt and reverse species extinction.
This international initiative highlights successful conservation actions and raises awareness on protecting Papua New Guinea’s threatened wildlife and will showcase the Park’s ongoing biodiversity work and acknowledge the support of partners, sponsors and the local community.
PNG, as a member of the United Nations, actively participates in international agreements such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
These conventions underscore the global urgency to address human impacts on climate and biodiversity.
In line with these commitments, PNG is currently reviewing its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan to guide future conservation efforts.
As one of the implementing partners, Port Moresby Nature Park contributes through species recovery programs, habitat restoration across its 30-acre grounds, and public education initiatives that reach more than 35,000 students each year.
The Reverse the Red campaign aims to move species away from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List’s threatened categories towards recovery, reinforcing the message that coordinated action can secure a sustainable future for Papua New Guinea’s unique flora and fauna.
