Scoping Study for Mining and Petroleum Sector Environmental Expenditures in Papua New Guinea in Line with EITI Standards

Overview & Synopsis

This report presents a scoping study of environmental and social payments associated with Papua New Guinea’s mining and petroleum sectors, with a focus on alignment with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) 2023 Standards. The study reviews the legal and regulatory framework governing environmental expenditures, including the Environment Act 2000, related amendments, environmental management fees, permit requirements, and disclosure provisions. It also examines stakeholder engagement efforts, data availability, and reporting practices related to environmental payments made to the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA). The report identifies significant data gaps due to the unavailability of key information from CEPA, limiting the assessment of environmental payment disclosures and compliance. Recommendations highlight the need for improved transparency, stronger stakeholder collaboration, and enhanced reporting mechanisms to support future EITI-aligned environmental expenditure reporting in Papua New Guinea.