Papua New Guinea

The first NDC submission of Papua New Guinea contributes highly, among others, to SDG 7 'Affordable and Clean Energy' (14%) and SDG 11 'Sustainable Cities and Communities' (14%). For SDG 7 contributions relate to Target '7.2 Increase share of renewable energy' (50%) and Target '7.3 Double the rate of improvement in energy efficiency' (50%). Here, the main climate actions are related to 'Energy efficiency' (25%) and 'Clean and renewable energy' (25%). For SDG 11 some of the highest contributions relate to Target '11.2 Accessible and sustainable transport systems' (40%) and Target '11.3 Inclusive and sustainable urbanization and participatory planning' (20%). Here, some of the main climate actions are related to 'Urban planning' (29%) and 'Air quality improvement' (14%).

The updated NDC submission of Papua New Guinea contributes the most to SDG 15 'Life on Land' (31%) and SDG 11 'Sustainable Cities and Communities' (19%). For SDG 15 contributions relate to Target '15.2 Promote sustainable forest management and expansion and halt deforestation' (89%) and Target '15.9 Integrate ecosystem values into national policy planning' (11%). Here, some of the main climate actions are related to 'REDD+ Implementation' (25%) and 'Forest management' (17%). For SDG 11 the highest contributions relate to Target '11.2 Accessible and sustainable transport systems' (42%) and Target '11.5 Disaster risk management' (42%). Here, the main climate actions are related to 'Reduction of loss and damage from climate impacts' (27%) and 'Clean fuel and fuel efficiency' (18%).