Report

Climate-Resilient Green Growth Assessment of Milne Bay Province

At a Glance

Publication Date March 2021
Format pdf
Country Papua New Guinea
Thematic Areas Cross Cutting, Climate Resilient and Green Growth

The Climate-Resilient Green Growth (CRGG) assessment shows that Milne Bay Province is exposed to the effects of climate change, as evidenced in an increase in temperature, rise in sea levels, growing ocean acidity, and potential changes in rainfall. At the same time, the province’s population and economy are very sensitive to these phenomena, given their dependence on sectors that experience considerable impacts from climate change—particularly agriculture and fishing. Finally, low-income levels and a lack of essential infrastructure such as transportation, health, electricity, water, and sanitation also mean their capacity to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change is limited.

The CRGG assessment demonstrates that the Milne Bay Province has ample opportunities for promoting climate-resilient green growth. Based on available data and research, and consultation with local stakeholders, the assessment identifies four priority areas for the province to enhance its resilience towards the severe impacts of climate change:

•Agriculture;
•Electricity access;
•Fishing; and
•Transportation.

For each priority area, the assessment recommends several interventions that could help strengthen
resilience against climate change.