PNG's REDD+ programme verified 17M tCO₂e of avoided deforestation (2014–2016), earning USD 63.4M in GCF results-based payments (July 2025). Covers 1.4M ha across six provinces; 60% of funds (~USD 38M) goes to customary landowners and communities for sustainable livelihoods.
17M tCO2e
Verified avoided deforestation (2014–2016)
USD 63.4M
GCF results-based payment (July 2025)
1.4M ha
Programme area
~USD 38M (60%)
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Scaling
Promoter
Papua New Guinea Forest Authority
Period
2014–2025
Keywords
government, forestry, climate
Context
Papua New Guinea's national REDD+ programme received a Green Climate Fund results-based payment for verified avoided deforestation across six provinces.
Results
It verified 17 million tCO2e of avoided deforestation (2014–2016), earning USD 63.4 million in GCF results-based payments (July 2025) over 1.4 million ha, with 60% (about USD 38 million) going to customary landowners and communities.
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