Yasause to head new PNG climate change office

Posted at 03:33 on 26 June, 2008 UTC

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare has appointed his chief-of-staff and economic adviser as head of the newly formed PNG climate change office.

Theo Yasause will lead the Office of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability as part of PNG’s push for cleaner and greener environment policy.

PNG’s Post Courier says Mr Yasause has a background in sustainable development and the environment.

Earlier this month, a joint University of PNG and Australian National University report found more than half of PNG’s forests could be lost or badly damaged by 2021 because of logging and population growth.

News Content © Radio New Zealand International
PO Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand

Latest Headlines

Exxonmobil suspends work in several areas of PNG LNG project.
full story

Southern Cooks prepares for Cyclone Pat.
full story

Legal advisor claims Fiji mine workers have legitimate case.
full story

New Fiji crime decree geared to suit regime, says NGO.
full story

 

Seconday Navigation

Section Menu