Videos
International Day of Forests 2026: Forests and economies - forests mean business
19/02/2026
Forests play a critical role in supporting livelihoods and driving economic growth worldwide. They provide jobs, income, and essential resources for communities and global value chains. Through ecosystem services such as water regulation, climate stability, and soil protection—alongside contributions to energy, tourism, and raw materials—forests remain a cornerstone of sustainable development.
Papua New Guinea advances the Tropical Forest Forever Facility for inclusive forest monitoring
28/11/2025
Papua New Guinea is home to one of the world’s largest tropical rainforests. With support from FAO’s AIM4Forests programme, the country is strengthening national forest monitoring to meet Tropical Forest Forever Facility requirements. Led by the PNG Forest Authority, this effort promotes transparent, inclusive data and supports Indigenous Peoples and forest communities.
FAO EXPANDS
17/11/2025
FAO, through the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, held its first consultation for the National Women and Youth in Agriculture Policy 2025–2035 in Wewak, East Sepik. Participants from Madang, East and West Sepik reviewed the roadmap, validated findings, and helped ensure women, youth, and persons with disabilities are represented.
Papua New Guinea ministerial interview at the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2025
05/11/2025
The Hand‑in‑Hand Initiative accelerates agrifood systems transformation to end poverty and hunger and reduce inequalities through data‑driven investment and partnerships. At the HIH Investment Forum 2025, Papua New Guinea’s Agriculture Minister John Boito shares why HIH offers a powerful opportunity to revitalize key sectors and unlock inclusive, climate‑resilient growth.
Papua New Guinea voices: community films for culture and conservation
29/09/2025
Young filmmakers in Papua New Guinea are documenting traditions, knowledge, and conservation efforts through storytelling. With training from the National Film Institute and support from the SWM Programme, communities are using film to preserve cultural heritage and protect wildlife. The SWM Programme is co-funded by the EU and implemented by FAO and partner organizations.
EU STREIT PNG's Learning Event 2025
05/08/2025
The EU-STREIT PNG Programme hosted a learning and innovation event on 22–23 July 2025 in Wewak, East Sepik. Held at Hawaiian Nursery (cocoa) and Mandi Village (vanilla), it showcased practical innovations and success stories. The event shared lessons, encouraged replication, and supported scaling up sustainable agribusiness growth across Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea (PNG) GEF-7 National Forest Inventory (NFI)
31/07/2025
Papua New Guinea (PNG) GEF-7 National Forest Inventory (NFI) video, including interviews with the Minister of Forests and the PNGFA Managing Director).
Building Resilient Communities
31/07/2025
The EU-STREIT PNG Programme is the European Union’s largest grant-funded initiative in the Pacific. Delivered as a United Nations joint programme, it supports rural livelihoods, economic growth, and resilient communities in East and West Sepik. After four years of implementation, the programme is set to conclude in November 2025.
Wainam Believes Cocoa Farming Will Improve Living Standards in Villages
25/07/2025
Wainam Agro Services Limited, a cocoa group in Nuku District, West Sepik Province, is improving village livelihoods through cocoa farming. Supported by the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, the group demonstrates how agriculture can generate sustainable income and better living standards at the community ...
FAO SDGs video explainer
28/06/2025
No matter where we live, we all hope for peace, prosperity, and a healthy planet. But in a world facing constant challenges, how can these goals be achieved? And how can they be shared and embraced by people from all walks of life?
The Cocoa Revolution in Sepik Region - PNG
08/05/2025
Discover how cocoa is transforming lives in the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. This inspiring documentary follows the journey of local farmers supported by the EU-STREIT PNG Program, as they shift from subsistence farming to sustainable agribusiness. With training, tools, and teamwork, over 83,000 households are now building better futures.
FAO 80 Anniversary Video
19/04/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations envisions a world where everyone has access to enough high-quality food to lead active healthy lives. Since 1945 FAO has strived to increase food security, promote sustainable agriculture and innovation, build resilience and empower people for a better life and future.
Sultongo Cooperative Society
02/04/2025
This week’s Roots and Real Stories features the Sultongo Cocoa Farming Group in Nuku, West Sepik Province. Established in 2014 and supported by the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, the group is focused on improving livelihoods through cocoa production. The story follows their progress, current work, and future ambitions in strengthening local cocoa farming.
Life of A Rural Didiman
20/03/2025
Meet Odrick Urum, a cocoa technical officer with the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, delivering essential extension services to farmers across rural Sepik. Traveling remote areas, he supports cocoa, vanilla, and fisheries producers with knowledge and tools to improve production—demonstrating dedication and impact in challenging conditions.
EU-STREIT Contributes to PNG's MTDP IV
21/02/2025
The EU-STREIT PNG Programme, the EU’s largest grant initiative in the Pacific, supports rural livelihoods in PNG. Implemented by five UN agencies, it strengthens cocoa, vanilla, and fisheries value chains while promoting digital access, finance, and sustainable energy. Coordinator Ali Said Yesuf shares how the programme contributes to the four priority areas of PNG’s MTDP IV.
United Nations Day 2024 - UN in Papua New Guinea (Promo Video)
24/10/2024
In this video, we explore the transformative work being done across PNG by the various UN Agencies in Papua New Guinea to empower local communities, promote sustainable development, and enhance the well-being of all citizens.
How FAO is Supporting Food Security and Rural Farmers in Papua New Guinea
16/10/2024
FAO PNG joins InFocus to explain its global mandate on food security and the SDGs, focusing on ending hunger, reducing poverty, and climate action. The discussion explores PNG’s food systems, key challenges and opportunities, and climate-smart agriculture. It also highlights FAO support through programmes like EU-STREIT PNG to improve livelihoods, markets, and rural development.
Cultivating sweet potato for food security in Papua New Guinea
26/08/2024
This video is part of a series highlighting people involved in the Benefit‑sharing Fund of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. Presented within an exhibition of photos and videos, it celebrates guardians of crop diversity and its vital link to food and nutrition. The video can also be shared as a standalone feature.
Women Group Embraces New Fish Drying Technique - FTT
07/08/2024
A women group in Angoram District of East Sepik Province has embraced a fish drying technique called the FAO-Thiaroye Technique or F-T-T. In this video we visit the Kandagapma Womens Business Group to find out more on how they are utilizing FTT to get quality dried fish for sale and also for their own consumption.
Papua New Guinea on the importance the country gives to combatting IUU fishing
05/06/2024
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens marine ecosystems and sustainable fisheries. It exploits weak governance, especially in developing countries, and can be linked to organized crime. By depleting fish stocks and diverting resources, it harms livelihoods, disrupts food systems, and worsens poverty and food insecurity.