[ANU Pacific.Institute] Drought and frost in PNG 2015-16 seminar Friday 26 Feb

[Christopher Ballard]

Speaker: Michael Bourke (ANU)

Date: Friday 26th February

Time: 12:30 to 1:30 pm

Location: ACIAR seminar room

38 Thynne Street, Fern Hill Park, Bruce

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The 2015-16 drought and frosts in Papua New Guinea: impacts, some lessons and research opportunities to enhance long term resilience

An El Niño induced drought and series of frosts impacted much of rural Papua New Guinea from April 2015. Since November, rain has improved water and food supply for many, but not all, villagers. The long dry period and its aftermath continue to have a major impact in parts of PNG, causing considerable distress and an increased death rate in a limited number of remote locations.

A summary is given of the impacts of the drought and frosts on crop production, food supply, drinking water, villagers' health and schools, then some lessons are drawn from this event. Suggestions are made on research opportunities in the post-drought phase and for enhancement of long-term food security.



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