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Understanding the impacts of rising sea levels along the coasts of Papua New Guinea-specifically Madang Province By: Dulcie. AWALI We’re watching the ocean swallow memories one wave at a time. This is climate change. Rising sea levels occur due to the effects of climate change on the environment. As we know it to be, rising sea levels are caused by melting ice glaciers that causes sea levels to increase or rise. This increase generally affects coastal areas contributing to environmental disasters like; floods, coastal erosion, salt water intrusion. This poses several concerns primarily affecting coastal regions, affecting local communities, infrastructure and livelihoods. That is why, it is termed as a national security issue. Loss of land and livelihoods The high tides are causing major displacement or relocation of people and families into nearby villages causing them to move inland into high land areas. Bush (2024) reported that a local area within Kerema known as Pariva Beach has b...

[ Source: Facebook post by UNDP in PNG in 2020 ] As a Pacific Island nation, PNG is particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of rising sea levels, including coastal erosion, flooding, and saltwater intrusion, which have a cascading effect on infrastructure, human settlements, and food security. Rising sea levels are a major threat to PNG, affecting our national security, economic stability, and social wellbeing. This analysis looks at how rising sea levels affect PNG's national security, the national strategies put in place to address it, regional commitments under the Boe Declaration, and international legal frameworks. Lastly, recommendations will be given for future improvement. Inclusion in the National Security Policy (NSP) The negative impacts of rising sea levels is evident along the coastlines and low-lying islands of PNG causing severe disruption to human livelihoods and food security. Coastal provinces like Gulf has already experienced displacement due to salt-...

 By Olivia Alutao  Introduction The Defence White paper 2013 document outlines the government’s strategic roadmap for the development of the PNG Defense organization in order to address security gaps that were perceived to prevent Papua New Guinea’s development and also to fulfill the National Government’s security goal. The DWP was developed through wide consultation which was initiated by strategic Guidance from the National Government through the National Security Policy Technical working group (NSPTWG). Based on the strategic guidance from Government, the Defence white paper Team (DWPT) conducted extensive consultations internally within the Defence organization and externally with all the former PNGDF commanders, key security sector Departmental Heads, other government agencies and the wider public. Globalization has led to increased interconnectedness and interdependence globally, consequently, leading to various security issues affecting all levels of PNG society....

  By: Solange Ovia The National Population Policy (NPP) of Papua New Guinea dates back to the 1970s which was based on the census results. This policy (NPP) identifies the population rate of PNG and the aims to educate and promote sustainable development by addressing the population dynamics. The policy consists of two (2) volumes; volume one (1) states the sixteen (16) broad policy goals and the linked between the objectives and strategies. Volume two (2) emphasizes on detailed implementation schedule. This review will analyze and highlight through the summary of this policy (NPP), discuss its critique of both the strengths and weaknesses, how this policy is integrated to the National Security Policy (NSP) 2013 and develop recommendations.   Summary  The policy (NPP) 2015 – 2024 navigates to improve the sectors of health, education and economic opportunities in the country. Furthermore, highlighted in the NPP are the importance of family planning that can achie...