
Green Climate Fund Observer Organisation Accreditation
Pacific Legal Network are pleased to have been given accreditation as an observer organisation to the Green Climate Fund. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) – a critical element of the historic Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways


Intellectual property law in Papua New Guinea – a guide for businesses
If you're thinking about selling your product in Papua New Guinea (PNG), then you should consider intellectual property (IP) protection.

Climate Induced Natural Disasters, Pandemics and Directors’ Duties… Oh My!
By Damian Kelly Key Points Companies are increasingly affected by climate induced natural disasters and other crises such as pandemics, which are leading to unprecedented business interruptions. Directors are required to consider both short and long term issues their businesses may face in order to duly discharge their directors’ duties. The Pacific Corporate Governance Institute (PCGI) in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has commenced its Pacific


Profiling Women on Boards in the Pacific: Sharon Kupp-Tengdui
Sharon Kupp-Tengdui is a a lawyer by training and was previously employed as a Senior Lawyer and the Company Secretary for ANZ PNG.

Climate Change in the Pacific - Directors Duties
As many Pacific Nations are dependant on fishing, agriculture and tourism, companies operating in these sectors are particularly vulnerable