Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Environment and Conservation and Climate Change
THE DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION:
Headed by Secretary LYNETTE BARATAI-POKAS under the ministerial leadership of Honorable JUNIOR TUMARE Member for Makis Constituency, ABG Minister for Lands. Its mandate is focused on:
- Customary land
- State land
- Incorporated Land Groups
- Physical planning
- Bougainville Building Board
- Water and sanitation
- Conservation
- Climate Change
EXECUTIVE DOCUMENTS:
Department Corporate Plan 2023 - 2027. View here
Bougainville Green-Blue Economy Policy. View here
LEGISLATIONS:
Bougainville Customary Land Act 2024. View here
Bougainville Government Land Act 2024. View here
Bougainville Land Registers Act 2024. View here
Bougainville Planning and Development Act 2024. View here
OPPORTUNITIES:
Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Membership to the Bougainville Interim Planning Assessment Committee
Issued under Section 38 Subsection (4) (a) of the Bougainville Planning and Development Act 2024 (the Act).
The Secretary hereby calls for EOIs from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to be considered for appointment to the Bougainville Interim Planning Assessment Committee (BIPAC).
Purpose of the Committee
The BIPAC is established to perform key planning and development assessment functions during the transitional implementation of the planning and development framework under the Act.
Eligibility
Pursuant to Section 38, Subsection (d) (i) and (ii) of the Act EOIs are invited from:
- Qualified persons with demonstrated expertise in land use planning, physical planning, environmental management, infrastructure development, architecture, surveying, law or related fields
- Representatives of relevant bodies, including but not limited to professional associations, civil society organizations and academic or technical institutions.
Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A formal Expression of Interest letter addressed to the Secretary
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining relevant experience with copies of relevant qualifications or certifications
- A statement of interest demonstrating understanding of and commitment to the roles and responsibilities under the Act
- Where applicable, a letter of nomination or endorsement from the body being represented
Submission details:
Deadline for submission: Friday 24th October by 5pmBST (4pm PNG time)
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered
Submission Address:
Secretary
Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Environment, Conservation and Climate Change
P.O Box 322
BUKA
Submissions through email can be sent to the email address stated below.
Selection Process:
All EOIs will be reviewed by the Department in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Selected individuals and representatives will be formally notified and appointed after publication in the Bougainville Gazette after BEC endorsement to serve on the BIPAC for the prescribed term. Submissions are only accepted from residents of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
For further inquiries, please email to cgales.dlppeccc@abg.gov.pg
Authorized By:
Lynette Baratai-Pokas (LLB)
Secretary
ABG Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Environment, Conservation and Climate Change
News:
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has commenced advancing its Blue-Green Economy policy development aimed at increased sustainable development in Bougainville. This is the first of its kind at both the national and provincial level which the ABG team is a pioneer in this area.
