Abstract
A report commissioned by Act Now! PNG
This report identifies criminal law tools available in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to deter and punish illegal logging and related activities (forest crimes). The report responds to the limitations of the current Forestry Law Framework in PNG and is intended as a tool for advocacy and engagement with domestic and international stakeholders committed to combatting illegal logging and its economic, social, and environmental harms. The report provides the foundation for collaborative development of a robust strategy to combat forest crime in PNG and the wider Asia Pacific Region.
This report identifies criminal law tools available in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to deter and punish illegal logging and related activities (forest crimes). The report responds to the limitations of the current Forestry Law Framework in PNG and is intended as a tool for advocacy and engagement with domestic and international stakeholders committed to combatting illegal logging and its economic, social, and environmental harms. The report provides the foundation for collaborative development of a robust strategy to combat forest crime in PNG and the wider Asia Pacific Region.
Original language | English |
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Publisher | ACT Now! |
Commissioning body | Act Now! PNG |
Number of pages | 56 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2024 |