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PNG's PM Marape Pushes for Climate Action at Cop30

11/8/2025

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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape will attend Cop30 in Belém after criticizing summits for inaction, citing positive signs on climate finance.
He aims to secure fair funding for landowners and to promote PNG's forests and oceans.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres and critics say major emitters must take significant action.
The Paris Agreement framework encourages countries to raise their climate targets, focusing on implementation rather than negotiation at Cop30.

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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape will attend Cop30 in Belém after criticizing summits for inaction, citing positive signs on climate finance.
He aims to secure fair funding for landowners and to promote PNG's forests and oceans.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres and critics say major emitters must take significant action.
The Paris Agreement framework encourages countries to raise their climate targets, focusing on implementation rather than negotiation at Cop30.