UNDP, in partnership with CEPA, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and the West New Britain Provincial Government, have successfully launched Marine Management and Business Plans for four Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) in Kimbe Bay, West New Britain Province. The launch of the plans took place from 15–20 June 2025 during UNDP's and CEPA's joint mission to the proivnce.
The milestone was reached as part of the Sustainable Financing of Papua New Guinea’s Protected Area Network project, which is generously funded by the Global Environment Facility. The project aims to close the funding gap for protected areas in Papua New Guinea by strengthening the livelihoods of local landowners and improving their management.
