PM Marape and PNG's Reputation Rest with the Forest Authority

PM Marape and PNG's Reputation rest with the Forest Authority

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister has told the world that his nation will end its export of tropical round logs by the close of 2025, but implementation of that promise rests with the PNG Forest Authority which critics say does not have a good track record for controlling the logging industry. “Prime Minster James Marape has made a huge promise to the international community gathered at the COP30 meeting in Brazil”, says ACT NOW Campaign Manager…

PNG PM Marape: No More Round Log Exports After 2025

PRIME Minister James Marape has reaffirmed that Papua New Guinea will stop exporting round logs by 2025 as part of the Government’s plan to promote downstream timber processing and sustainable forest management.Mr Marape said the forestry industry must shift from raw log exports to local value-adding to create more jobs, boost manufacturing and protect the environment.Mr Marape made the remarks upon arrival from the COP30 Climate Conference in B…