Research & Conservation Foundation of PNG

29/07/2026

As part of our 40th anniversary, celebration, we had open days yesterday and today. Primary School students visited our center and participated in fun activities. They learnt about RCF and our work both in the past and present.We thank all those schools in and around Goroka who participated.

23/07/2026

Remembering Our Past. Honouring Our Legacy.

On this Remembrance Day, we take a moment to look back at the people, communities and moments that have shaped the journey of the Research and Conservation Foundation of PNG.

As we reflect on the past, we also look ahead with gratitude and purpose as RCF celebrates 40 years of conservation, education, and community partnership next week. We honour the vision, dedication, and commitment of the founders, staff, partners, communities, and supporters who have contributed to RCF's journey since 1986.

Together, their legacy continues to inspire our work in protecting Papua New Guinea's unique biodiversity and empowering communities for generations to come.

40 Years of RCF | 1986–2026

23/06/2026

We’re Hiring: Finance & Administration Officer (PNG National Only)

The Papua New Guinea Environmental Alliance (PNGEA) is seeking a motivated Finance & Administration Officer to support our growing national network of environmental and social NGOs.

This role is central to strengthening PNGEA’s financial systems, ensuring compliance, supporting fundraising efforts, and keeping our Secretariat running smoothly. If you’re passionate about accountability, organisational growth, and contributing to meaningful environmental impact across PNG, we want to hear from you.

Application Deadline: 10 July 2026

Apply online via the job posting link: https://pngenvalliance.org/jobs/finance-administration-officer

Join us in shaping a stronger, more coordinated environmental movement for Papua New Guinea.

05/06/2026

World Environment Day 2026 Celebration Week

From 3–5 June 2026, RCF organized students, volunteers, schools, and community members in a series of activities to celebrate World Environment Day and promote environmental awareness and action.

Wednesday, 3 June
The week began with cleanup and environmental awareness presentations from University Of Goroka bus stop up to the campus look out. Students shared messages on climate change, biodiversity conservation, waste management, and the important role young people play in protecting the environment. Participants then worked together to clean areas around the university campus, demonstrating that environmental protection starts with individual action.

Thursday, 4 June
Similar activity happened on Thursday as students, local youths and staff helped collect litter while engaging with members of the public on the importance of keeping our communities clean and caring for the environment.

Friday, 5 June - World Environment Day
To mark World Environment Day, RCF PNG hosted a Reflection and Appreciation Program for students and volunteers who participated throughout the week. The program included reflections on the activities, discussions on climate change and environmental stewardship.

Part of the team visited Asaroka and Sioke Primary Schools to deliver posters and tree seedlings to help support their World Environment Day Celebrations while another officer, Mr Gibson spent the whole day with Syntax School as a guest speaker to celebrate World Environment Day at their school and later assisted them with awareness at the Peace Park.

Thank you to Mr Paul Bebes from NBC Radio who recorded segments of the presentations and discussions, helping to share the World Environment Day message with a wider audience and encouraging greater community awareness on environmental issues.
We sincerely thank all students, volunteers, schools, partners, and supporters who contributed to the success of this year's program.

Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.

05/06/2026

Polar ice is melting at an accelerating rate. Sea levels are rising. Floods are becoming more frequent and intense. Storms and rainfall patterns are increasingly unpredictable. Record temperatures are fuelling ever more destructive wildfires.

As the climate crisis continues to drive devastating environmental, social and economic impacts, join the UN Environment Programme in calling for more ambitious climate action - on Friday’s World Environment Day, and every day.

04/06/2026

As we celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June 2026, we ponder on the significance of this year’s theme - "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future."

The problems associated with increasing effects of climate change such as extreme weather conditions, record temperatures and rising sea levels are inevitable. In PNG, we encounter these changes almost everyday and hence, must join the world in taking actions for the good.

According to global statistics (statista.com, 2026), over 170 flood disasters are regularly recorded globally in a single year, affecting over 32 million people. In addition, tree cover loss from wildfires has surpassed 7 million hectares annually, contributing to severe biodiversity loss. Moreover, weather and climate related disasters are thought to cost the global economy approximately 1.4 trillion annually. These figures indicate a serious concern and call for collaborative efforts for global climate actions.

This year, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) campaign focused on Climate Actions and highlighted the interconnectedness of protecting native ecosystems, promoting green energy, and utilizing nature-based solutions to tackle the global climate crisis.

On this World Environment Day, we must all support this call for climate action to adopt sustainable practices, reduce plastic use, and utilise renewable energy sources to reduce our carbon footprint.

Happy World Environment Day!

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04/06/2026

Years 2, 3 & 4 Environmental Studies students of the School of Humanities at University of Goroka were hard at work with our staff picking up the rubbish at UOG campus yesterday and Chinatown area today as part of the activities leading up to the World Environment Day celebrations on 5th June. Thank you Miss Ame for coordinating this.

29/05/2026

On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of RCF, we congratulate the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program on your 30th anniversary. You have come along way since having a desk at our office in Goroka. We are proud of your achievements and to be able to still collaborate with you to the present. CONGRATULATIONS!!

21/05/2026

Today we celebrate Tree Kangaroo Day, an annual environmental awareness event that recognizes the world’s unique tree-dwelling kangaroos and raises awareness on the importance of protecting their rainforest habitats across Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Australia.

Papua New Guinea is considered the global hotspot for tree kangaroos and is home to 10 of the world’s 14 known species. These unique marsupials are found across the country’s forests, from lowland areas to high mountain cloud forests, making them an important part of PNG’s biodiversity and natural heritage.

We are proud to have the Goodfellow’s Tree-Kangaroo, an Endangered species known for its beautiful burgundy-brown fur and golden stripes running down its back, and the Doria’s Tree-Kangaroo, a Vulnerable species, found within the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA), where we work alongside local communities in supporting biodiversity conservation, conservation education, and sustainable natural resource management to help protect the species found within the area.

Tree kangaroos, like all other species, help maintain healthy and balanced forest ecosystems and are also culturally important to many communities throughout Papua New Guinea. However, habitat loss, deforestation, hunting, and other human pressures continue to threaten their populations and the forests they depend on for survival. Protecting tree kangaroos also means protecting biodiversity, forest habitats, and water sources.

PNG is also home to several other unique and threatened tree kangaroo species, including the critically endangered Tenkile and Golden-Mantled Tree Kangaroo, as well as Doria’s, Matschie’s, and Seri’s Tree Kangaroos.

21/05/2026

Last Friday, 15th May, marked Endangered Species Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging action to protect species at risk and conserve our biodiversity.

Many wildlife species in Papua New Guinea continue to face threats from habitat loss, hunting, logging, deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable human activities. These pressures are reducing their populations and placing many species at risk.

At RCF, natural resource management, conservation education, and community partnerships play an important role in protecting our environment and wildlife for future generations. Through its ongoing work within the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA), RCF continues to support biodiversity conservation, environmental awareness, and sustainable natural resource management alongside local communities.

The CMWMA is home to several threatened and vulnerable species, including the endangered Goodfellow’s Tree-Kangaroo and vulnerable species such as the Doria’s Tree-Kangaroo, Eastern Long-Beaked Echidna, Dusky Pademelon, Pesquet’s Parrot and the New Guinea Harpy Eagle. By working together with local communities to protect forests and ecosystems, these efforts also help safeguard the wildlife species that depend on them for survival.