Papua New Guinea's National Agriculture Research Institute is partnering with civil society in the Highlands to help build resilience to future droughts. Read more on Radio New Zealand International
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PNG food distribution nearing the end
A massive food distribution to drought victims in Papua New Guinea is set to finish this month. Read the full article here.
More food aid planned for PNG drought zones
The United Nations System says an estimated 160,000 people are still affected by the months of drought that have affected Papua New Guinea. Parts of PNG has been battling flooding in recent weeks but...
PNG's Simbu emerging from drought
The southern area of the Simbu province in Papua New Guinea is coming out of the worst of the effects of the drought which gripped the area for months. The El Nino-linked drought, which began in the...
Need to rebuild PNG agriculture after drought and floods
A United Nations official in Papua New Guinea says reviving the agriculture sector in the wake of the extended drought is vital for the country. Read the full article on Radio New Zealand International
More months of struggle for PNG drought-hit communities
The United Nations System in Papua New Guinea says it will be up to four months before commmunities can restore their food supplies following months of drought. Read the full article on Radio New...
Villagers starve as PNG drought relief stalls
Koroi Hawkins - koroi.hawkins@radionz.co.nz Poor logistical planning has been blamed for relief supplies not reaching starving people in drought-affected parts of Papua New Guinea. Read the full...
800,000 people short of food in PNG
A new assessment in Papua New Guinea has found that about 800,000 people live in areas determined to be critically lacking in food. Read the full article on the Radio New Zealand International
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Food shortages in Vanuatu, PNG could last months
An NGO with offices in Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands says a little rain has eased some of the drought pressure, but no enough to allow crop planting. Read the full article on the Radio New...
Drought hits agricultural production in PNG Highlands
An official in Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands province says the area has seen a 50 percent drop in agricultural production because of the current drought. The secretary of the Eastern Highlands...
Money for drought relief fast running out in PNG's Chimbu
The governor of Papua New Guinea's Chimbu province says money provided by the national government for drought relief is fast running out. Read the full article on Radio New Zealand International.
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Confirmation widespread Pacific dry continuing
The November regional advisory on the potential for drought in the Pacific confirms much of the region will get less than normal rainfall over the next three months. Read the full article
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Drought-stricken Pacific nations to brace for likely disease
A specialist in Papua New Guinea agriculture and food says during the El NiƱo weather pattern countries need to be prepared to deal with disease. Read the full article
UN increasing efforts to combat PNG drought
The United Nations and other international bodies are being asked to step up their assistance as the impact of frosts and a severe drought continue to impact on large areas of Papua New Guinea. Read...
PNG govt announces drought relief funds process
Papua New Guinea's government has reportedly approved US$60 million of District Service Improvement Programme funds to be diverted to drought relief assistance. Read the full article
Relief supplies stolen in PNG highlands
A shipping container full of relief supplies for drought-affected Papua New Guinea has been robbed of all its contents. Read the full article on Radio New Zealand International
Chimbu Governor says much more drought aid needed
The Governor of Papua New Guinea's Chimbu province says the national government has to make more of an effort to determine the numbers in the Highlands affected by the drought. Read the full report
Drought-relief packages reach PNG highlands
Relief supplies for the drought affected parts of the Papua New Guinea highlands have now reached distribution points in the worst affected areas. Read the full article on Radio New Zealand...
Desperate need for drought relief in PNG's Highlands
A disaster assessor says there is a desperate need for assistance in drought-affected parts of Papua New Guinea's Highlands region. Read more on Radio New Zealand International.
Australia urged to be ready to help PNG in drought
An Australian senate inquiry into Canberra's aid programme in Papua New Guinea has been told the government should be ready to help the country deal with the effects of an El Nino event. Read the...