Australia announced new climate research support for Papua New Guinea at the PNG’s Second National Climate Change Summit at APEC Haus, Port Moresby. High Commissioner Jon Philp announced that Australia will partner with the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) to offer grants to support research to inform the PNG Government’s climate adaptation and mitigation policy making. These grants will allow an emerging cohort of climate researchers from PNG to deliver evidence-based research in support of PNG’s climate goals. “The grants will be delivered in partnership with CCDA, the National Research Institute (NRI), and the PNG Science and Technology Secretariat, and will support eligible master’s and doctoral students in a one-year program of research, the findings of which will be presented at the Third National Climate Change Summit next year.” High Commissioner Philp further stated that this joint initiative underscores Australia's dedication to supporting the successful implementation of PNG’s climate national adaptation and mitigation goals. Australia’s new development strategy brings climate change to the heart and gender equality and inclusive to the people of Papua New Guinea as well. “In new gender and climate targets will ensure Australian development system tackles climate effects and improves the lives of women and girls.” “At list half of all new Australian projects will have a climate change objective from this year and that will climb by 80% by 2028.” The Australian High Commission also facilitated the participation of a team of international experts from the Australian National University to the National Climate Change Summit. At the invitation of the PNG Government, Dr Steven Crimp, Ms Ewelina Przybyszewski and Mr Mawe Gonapa delivered presentations highlighting the climate challenges facing communities in our region - and how we can work together to identify solutions. The topics included blended finance options for climate adaptation, climate justice and social inclusion, and new research to trial carbon trading through coffee farming. Application information for the climate research grant opportunities will be available on the Climate Change and Development Authority website.