Climate change, debt and COVID-19
This study provides an analysis of the linkages between multi-hazard exposure, lack of resilience, resulting disaster risk with related loss and damage, sovereign debt risks, and the lack of investment
Papua New Guinea
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Malaria deaths linked to where people live: study
Researchers have discovered that people have formed different defences against malaria depending on what part of the world they live in, according to a ground- breaking study. The study, which involved
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Opposition to Bougainville's Panguna mine 'higher than media suggest'
A survey of Bougainville villagers has revealed strong opposition to the proposed reopening of the mine which was at the centre of the island’s decade-long civil war. Media reports had suggested there
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 reported off Papua New Guinea: USGS
An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 was recorded off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The USGS said the earthquake's epicenter was 133 kilometers
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Assessing the water, sanitation and hygiene needs of people living with HIV and AIDS in Papua New Guinea
However, comprehensive care and support, treatment and preventative services are improving across PNG, resulting in people living with HIV leading longer and healthier lives. Owing to weakened immune systems,
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Tiny wallaby among three newly discovered mammals in remote forest
An Australian-led expedition says it has discovered three new mammal species in Papua New Guinea, releasing for the first time a picture of one of the animals – a diminutive wallaby – to Guardian Australia.
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Food appropriation through large scale land acquisitions
The increasing demand for agricultural products and the uncertainty of international food markets has recently drawn the attention of governments and agribusiness firms toward investments in productive
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Magnitude 7.3 quake hits near Papua New Guinea - USGS
A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 was recorded off Papua New Guinea's remote Bougainville Island, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The
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Manus Island: leaked report reveals hazards of processing centre expansion
Environmental impact statement and design report highlights risks of unexploded ordnance, asbestos and toxic materials Plans for a massive expansion of the Manus Island processing centre carry extreme
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Strong earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The USGS said the quake's epicenter was 47 miles west-southwest
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7.2 magnitude quake hits PNG
The US Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 7.2 earthquake had struck northeast of Papua New Guinea, although there are no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The USGS said the quake, occurred