About CCDA
The Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) of Papua New Guinea is an agency of the government of Papua New Guinea that is responsible for coordinating and implementing the country’s climate change policies and programs. The CCDA works to help Papua New Guinea adapt to the impacts of climate change and to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The agency also works to increase the country’s capacity to access international funding for climate-related projects and to engage with the international community on climate change issues.
Key roles include:
- Developing and implementing national policies, strategies, and plans related to climate change and development
- Coordinating the work of government agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders on climate change and development issues
- Facilitating the access of Papua New Guinea to international funding and technical assistance for climate-related projects
- Providing technical advice and support to other government agencies on climate change and development issues
- Promoting the integration of climate change considerations into development planning and decision-making processes
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of climate change and development programs in Papua New Guinea
- Engaging with the international community on climate change issues, including participating in international negotiations and conferences on climate change.
CCDA Fact Sheet
- The Climate Change Development Authority (CCDA) was established in 2010 to coordinate and implement Papua New Guinea’s climate change policies and programs.
- PNG is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its low-lying coastal areas, high exposure to natural disasters and reliance on subsistence agriculture.
- CCDA works to help PNG adapt to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through efforts such as increasing community and ecosystem resilience, reducing deforestation, and promoting clean energy.
- CCDA is responsible for preparing PNG’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- CCDA works with other government agencies, civil society organizations, and private sector to implement climate change and development programs and engage with the international community on climate change issues.
- CCDA is headquartered in Port Moresby and has regional offices throughout the country.
Policy & Regulation
This act establishes the CCDA as the lead agency for coordinating and implementing the country’s climate change policies and programs. It also sets out the powers and responsibilities of the CCDA, as well as the processes for preparing and implementing Papua New Guinea’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
This policy sets out the government’s goals and strategies for managing the country’s forests and conserving its biodiversity. It includes provisions related to reducing deforestation and forest degradation, promoting sustainable forest management, and protecting the rights of forest-dependent communities.
This policy sets out the government’s goals and strategies for developing the country’s energy sector, including promoting the use of renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency.
This act establishes the framework for protecting and conserving the environment in Papua New Guinea. It includes provisions related to the management of natural resources, pollution control, and the protection of wildlife and ecosystems.
This act establishes the framework for managing the risks associated with natural disasters in Papua New Guinea. It includes provisions related to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
When & How to Contact CCDA
You might want to contact the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) of Papua New Guinea if you have any questions or need information about the agency’s work, if you are interested in collaborating with the CCDA on climate change or development projects, or if you want to report on climate change and development issues in Papua New Guinea. You can also contact the CCDA if you are seeking technical assistance or funding for a climate-related project in the country. If you are not sure whether the CCDA is the right agency to contact, you can try reaching out to them and they can help direct you to the appropriate department or agency.