Developing a National Policy for Deploying and Scaling Up E-mobility and Supporting Sustainable Infrastructure in Papua New Guinea: EV Draft Policy for PNG
Sources: HEAT GmbH Habitat and SD Strategies
Date: August 2022
Climate Change is a global concern. Countries around the world are collaborating on climate mitigation and adaption through the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Paris Agreement, the Agenda 2030’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other initiatives. Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as the rise in sea level and extreme weather events. The Government of PNG (GoPNG) has taken a proactive approach to develop national policies and plans directed at climate-compatible development. In 2020, PNG submitted Enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) which aligns with the PNG Vision 2050 which clearly establishes overall goal of achieving carbon neutrality of at least 50% by 2030 and 100% carbon neutrality by 2050. National policies and measures are envisioned to support sectoral collaboration towards meeting these commitments.