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 By Fritzhelyn Momen Introduction The National Climate Compatible Development Management Policy (NCCDMP) is a document that provides PNG with a framework for managing climate change while promoting sustainable development. Given PNG’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, this strategy is both the first of its kind and critically needed. This review will offer a negative response to the policy and provide two recommendations for improvement.  Summary The NCCDMP is well structured, beginning with introductory messages from former Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill and former Minister for Environment & Conservation Hon. John Pundari, followed by the core policy parts. These parts cover background information, policy themes, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Notably, a key aspect of the policy is “Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies.” The policy adopts a comprehensive approach by integrating mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and adaptation ...

 By: Dulcie.AWALI Introduction In today’s digital era, Papua New Guinea faces various growing national security threats, including cybersecurity risks to its government, economy, and society . Cybersecurity , as defined by Merriam-Webster (n. d.), involves protecting internet-connected systems from unauthorized access. While once a minor concern, increasing cyber threats led to the National Cyber Security Policy (NCSP), developed and endorsed by the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) in November 2021. The policy aims to strengthen cybersecurity in public and private sectors, enhance national resilience, and safeguard critical infrastructure against evolving digital threats. This review provides my critical reflection of three main components stated in the policy which is regarded as the policy’s strengths and gaps, offering strategic recommendations for long-term improvement. It also evaluates its alignment with the PNG National Security Policy (201...