Biography
The Honourable James Marape has served as Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea since 2019. A passionate advocate for the Blue Pacific identity, he has championed PNG's engagement with international ocean governance frameworks and led national commitments on climate resilience and sustainable fisheries management. Under his leadership, Papua New Guinea has strengthened its position as a key voice in Pacific and Melanesian regional affairs, advocating for fair benefit-sharing from ocean resources and the protection of PNG's extraordinary marine biodiversity.