Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)

Conservation of biological diversity is a foundation of ecologically sustainable development and is one of the three core objectives of the strategy for ecologically sustainable development. Biological diversity provide all our food and many medicines and industrial products. Biological diversity underpins human well-being through the provision of ecological services such as those that are essential for the maintenance of soil fertility and clean, fresh water and air, It also provides recreational opportunities and is a source of inspiration and cultural identity