Deforestation in Papua New Guinea

Deforestation in Papua New Guinea has been extensive and in recent decades from 2001 to 2020, Papua New Guinea (PNG) lost 1.57Mha of tree cover, equivalent to a 3.7% decrease in tree cover since 2000, and 1.15Gt of CO₂e emissions.

Deforestation in Papua New Guinea is mainly a result of illegal logging, which contributed to 70-90% of all timber exports, one of the highest rates in the world. Illegal logging is linked to corruption, environmental issues and human rights concerns.

The PNG Government is interested in turning the asset into carbon trading revenue through the REDD programme. April Salome Forest Management Area is a pilot project for REDD initiative by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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