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28/08/2026

🌿 Mt. Mudl Community Conservation Area (MMCCA) – Progress Update

The Mt. Mudl Community Conservation Area (MMCCA) continues to move forward through strong community participation and coordinated field activities.

So far, key activities under the project plan have included community consultations, participatory GPS boundary mapping, social mapping, management structure discussions, and community governance preparation.

These activities are helping our local leaders and communities strengthen ownership, protect our natural resources, and prepare MMCCA for the next stages of conservation planning and formal recognition.

🤝🌱 Community ownership. Strong leadership. Sustainable conservation.

15/08/2026

🌱🍠 HARVEST FROM MT. MUDL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AREA 🍠🌱

Today’s harvest is a powerful example of what sustainable agriculture and community conservation can look like on the ground.

These sweet potatoes were grown and harvested by our local farmers of Mt. Mudl CCA, demonstrating how customary landowners can sustainably use their land while protecting the natural environment for future generations.

🌿 Conservation is not only about protecting forests and wildlife — it is also about supporting our people, food security and sustainable livelihoods.

Through improved farming practices, responsible land use and strong community leadership, our farmers can produce food, generate income and reduce pressure on our forests and natural resources.

The vision of Mt. Mudl CCA is to build a future where people and nature prosper together — where conservation creates opportunities for our communities rather than limiting them.

🍠 Healthy land.
🌱 Sustainable agriculture.
👨‍🌾 Strong local farmers.
🌳 Protected forests.
🤝 Empowered communities.

This is community conservation in action.

Mt. Mudl CCA — Protecting our land, strengthening our people, and sustaining our future.

12/08/2026

Awareness
Mt. Mudl Conservation.

06/08/2026

Awareness is not an easy task. When you try to implement an idea, the first step is to begin with awareness. To introduce a concept into a local community from the national and international levels, you must explain the relevant policies, benefits, and consequences in a simple, layman's language. This allows the community to understand the concept and participate in open discussions, ask questions, share their views, and make informed decisions.

04/08/2026

🌿 MOUNT MUDL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AREA (MMCCA) – PROGRESS UPDATE 🌿
We are pleased to share that the Mount Mudl Community Conservation Area initiative continues to make positive progress through strong community participation and partnership.
Over the past weeks, community leaders, landowners, and stakeholders have met to review conservation boundaries, strengthen community governance, and prepare for the upcoming participatory boundary mapping process with CEPA and our supporting partners.
Our sincere appreciation goes to the customary landowners, the 7-in-1 community leaders, FAO, CEPA, WHPA, and everyone who continues to support this important journey. Together, we are protecting our forests, wildlife, water sources, and cultural heritage for future generations.
This is a community-led initiative built on unity, respect, and sustainable development. We look forward to the next phase as we work towards the formal gazettal of the Mount Mudl Community Conservation Area.
"Protecting Nature, Preserving Culture, Securing Our Future." 🌱🇵🇬

17/07/2026

🌿 Mount Muld Conservation Protected Area – Community Update
Our journey to establish the Mount Muld Conservation Protected Area continues to gain momentum.
This week, we had valuable discussions on the cultural identity, traditional boundaries, and geographical significance of Mount Muld within the greater Mount Hagen Range. These conversations reaffirm that conservation is not only about protecting biodiversity, but also about preserving our history, culture, and customary land ownership.
A community sketch map has now been developed as the first step towards a professional GIS boundary map. This will guide future participatory consultations, customary landowner verification, boundary identification, and conservation planning in partnership with CEPA, FAO, the Western Highlands Provincial Government, and our local communities.
Why "Mount Muld"?
In the Melpa language:
Mul means good, beautiful, pleasant, or happy.
Kui refers to the alpine grasslands that crown the mountain range.
Muld represents a traditional Melpa ceremonial dance, symbolising unity, movement, and the enduring connection between our people and the mountain landscape.
Our vision is to protect this unique landscape for future generations while respecting the knowledge, traditions, and rights of all customary landowners.
We sincerely thank everyone who continues to contribute their knowledge and support, especially our elders, community leaders, CEPA, FAO, and conservation partners.
Together, we are building a future where culture and conservation walk hand in hand.

21/06/2026

God, Environment and Human.

18/06/2026

From the 5th floor of CEPA. The environment building 🏢. Wok blo conservation mas go yet... 👍🙏

05/06/2026

🌿 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2026 – MARKLARK PRIMARY SCHOOL 🌿

Today, Marklark Primary School proudly hosted a meaningful World Environment Day 2026 celebration under the Mount Muld Conservation Protected Area initiative in Western Highlands Province.

The program brought together students, teachers, community leaders, youth, and conservation partners in a shared commitment to protect our environment and promote sustainable living for future generations.

A special acknowledgment goes to the organizing teachers Mr. Kulda and Mr. David, the Headmaster, all teaching staff, and the students of Marklark Primary School for their excellent preparation and participation.

We also sincerely thank our respected community leaders Mr. Panise M, Mr. Peter Manga, and the youth of the community for their strong moral support and active involvement in making this program a success.

The event was further strengthened by the presence of CEPA, FAO, and DAL officers, whose participation demonstrated strong partnership and encouragement for community-led conservation efforts under the GEF-7 framework.

Together, we continue to build awareness, protect our natural resources, and inspire our young generation to become responsible stewards of the environment.

🌱 Protecting today for a better tomorrow.

15/05/2026

The Conservation Environment Protection Act (CEPA). This means a lot for the project.

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Kumdii-Mul, Western Highlands Province
Mount Hagen
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