The Papua New Guinea Environment Alliance (PNGEA) has launched its 2025–2027 Strategic Plan on Thursday 09th October 2025 at Citi Boutique Hotel in Port Moresby, setting a renewed course for environmental advocacy and collaboration between civil society, government, and development partners.
The launch event brought together representatives from the Department of Lands and Physical Planning (DLPP), Brot für die Welt (Bread for the World), the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Australian High Commission, alongside PNGEA’s twelve member organizations.
Regional Director of Brot für die Welt, Ms. Tania Czerwinski commended PNGEA’s vision as “both ambitious and grounded in the realities of PNG,” describing the new strategy as a milestone marking a shift from building foundations to delivering “transformational impact” across the country.
“The strategy you launch today is not an endpoint but a living roadmap. It calls for solidarity, resources, and collaboration. We stand ready to continue this partnership and support the implementation of this strategy,” Ms. Czerwinski said.
She reaffirmed Brot für die Welt’s long-term commitment to “climate justice and human rights in the Pacific,” adding that PNGEA’s work is “indispensable in building bridges between communities and policymakers, traditional knowledge and modern approaches.”
Mr. Linus Billy, Director of the National Mapping Bureau at the Department of Lands and Physical Planning, delivered remarks on behalf of the department, emphasizing the importance of linking national policy to grassroots realities.
“Our people on the ground must have a voice, and this strategy gives direction and structure to ensure government policies enable participation and sustainable livelihoods,” Mr. Billy said.
He highlighted the department’s Sustainable National Land Use Policy, noting its alignment with PNGEA’s efforts to engage communities in sustainable land management and environmental governance.
PNGEA Coordinator Ms. Pamela Avusi outlined the alliance’s mission to empower communities through sustainable livelihoods, policy advocacy, and environmental conservation.
“PNGEA provides a platform for joint action on environmental issues, community development, and governance. We want to see resilient communities making informed decisions for a healthy and sustainable environment,” Ms. Avusi said.
She said the alliance’s strength lies in its twelve diverse member organizations, spanning the church, social development, legal, and conservation sectors, working across all 22 provinces.
Development partners, including UNDP, Rainforest Trust, UK Forest Owners, and the Australian High Commission, reaffirmed their commitment to supporting PNGEA’s vision and future collaboration.
The event also featured reflections from PNGEA members, including Mrs. Modi Pontio, Director of the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Alliance in Morobe Province, who described the strategy as “a collective achievement built on years of partnership between local communities and allies.”
As Papua New Guinea faces mounting environmental challenges, the PNGEA’s 2025–2027 Strategy signals a renewed era of unity and purpose. Through partnerships that bridge policy and people, the alliance aims to strengthen civil society’s voice and turn vision into action by building a more sustainable and resilient future for all.
