Judges workshop

Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea, Sir Gibbs Salika made this remarks during the online Inaugural Training for Pacific Judges on Environment and Climate Law that will run from May 18-20.

“The protection of the environment and natural resources in our communities is paramount to our survival.

“In order for this to happen, there has to be sustainable development which is improved through the implementation, adjudication and enforcement of environmental and climate law,” said the Chief Justice.

A two-day workshop held in Port Moresby from April 19 to 20^th was facilitated by Deputy Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi, Justice Les Gavara-Nanu, Justice Ellenas Batari, Justice David Cannings, Justice Colin Makail and Justice Joseph Yagi.

Twenty four judges and 11 Acting Judges attended the workshop.

Deputy Chief Justice Kandakasi said, “Election 2022 is here and that means, the next five years of the next parliament will be determined by this election.”