Empowering PNG Stakeholders to Reduce Transport Emissions with Innovative GHG Modelling
October 8, 2024
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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, October 9, 2024Papua New Guinea has made significant strides toward reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, following a groundbreaking GHG Emission Modelling Training workshop held on October 8-9, 2024. This two-day training, organized by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in partnership with the Department of Transport (DoT) and the Climate Change Development Authority (CCDA), has given stakeholders the knowledge and ability to use emission monitoring models or tools to monitor and mitigate emissions from the road transport sector effectively.
With the road transport sector accounting for 23% of the country’s energy-related emissions in 2017 and projected to double by 2030, PNG will need to use advanced emission monitoring tools to track and report on vehicle emissions in the country. Participants were introduced to a newly developed, Excel-based Road Transport Emission Model designed to track vehicle stock, energy consumption, and emissions, enabling them to evaluate the effectiveness of various emission reduction strategies.
“The hands-on approach of this training has been invaluable,” stated Sent Raiya, First Assistant Secretary of the Sectoral Policy Development Division at DoT. “Our stakeholders now possess the skills to independently utilize the emission model, update it with real-time data, and run simulations that will inform our policies and help us achieve our carbon neutrality goals.”
The training attracted representatives from the DoT, CCDA, National Energy Authority (NEA), and Road Traffic Authority (RTA). They conducted practical exercises to input data and analyze scenarios for future emissions. Participants gained insight into the transport sector’s emission profile and the pivotal role of data in developing low-emission strategies.
“This training empowers us to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding transport emissions,” remarked Ms. Kalina Naris, Senior Statistic Officer at NEA.
This GHG Emission Modelling Training is part of the broader “Promoting Electric Mobility in Papua New Guinea” Readiness Project, which aims to remove barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption and promote sustainable transport solutions. This initiative directly supports PNG’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement by equipping government agencies with the tools to monitor and manage emissions.
“The transport emission model is necessary to enable the introduction of EVs in PNG,” noted Vili Caniogo of GGGI PNG. “It enables continuous monitoring of our progress, assessment of new technologies like electric vehicles, and alignment with national climate goals.”
“This emission model will help us effectively monitor our emissions situation in PNG and make informed decisions to reduce it over time in our expanding transport sector,” said William Lakain, General Manager for Monitoring, Reporting, Verification, and National Communication at CCDA. “This is a pivotal step in our transition toward a low emission economy and a cleaner and more sustainable future for PNG.”
The collaboration between DoT, CCDA, NEA, RTA, and GGGI will extend beyond this training, ensuring the emission model remains a cornerstone of PNG’s strategy to reduce transport emissions and foster sustainable mobility solutions.
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The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an international organization committed to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. GGGI partners with countries to integrate green growth into their development agendas, addressing pressing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable resource management.
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