- Papua New Guinea is preparing for national elections as its sub-national government system undergoes transformation.
- Leaders in Papua New Guinea are called upon to better represent the people.
- Issues of poor economic planning, deficit budgets, and lack of transparency are affecting the kina and PNG Power in Papua New Guinea.
- El Nino reduces rainfall and disrupts food supply in Papua New Guinea, while kina depreciation adds to food price pressures.
Central Papua is experiencing crop failures and food shortages due to the influence of El Nino.
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Updated Aug 26
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What happened
Central Papua is experiencing crop failures and food shortages due to the influence of El Nino.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Weather patterns linked to El Nino are causing resource scarcity and health risks in the Taurama-Manu area.Sub-event
Specific regional impacts of El Nino are seen in Merauke, Asmat, and Mappi, alongside unrest in Central Papua.1 source
El Nino impacts Central Papua, causing crop failure and food shortages.1 source
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Central Papua
province of Indonesia
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