Pacific Adventist University (PAU) is advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability through a biofuel project that is drawing interest from major international climate organizations.

On April 25, 2025, representatives from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Papua New Guinea’s Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA), and the PNG Science and Technology Secretariat visited PAU’s Koiari Park campus to learn more about the university’s innovative biodiesel initiative. Led by PAU’s School of Science and Technology, the project collects used cooking oil from local restaurants and hotels and converts it into clean-burning biodiesel fuel.

During the visit, the delegation toured PAU’s biofuel laboratory, reviewed the current operational capacity, and discussed possible pathways for future scaling and commercialization. According to university officials, the visit formed part of a broader assessment process tied to climate mitigation funding opportunities in the Pacific region.

PAU is believed to be the first university in Papua New Guinea to pioneer a renewable energy initiative of this nature. The project is being considered for inclusion in the Green Climate Fund’s broader regional investment strategy. GCF, established within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), has committed $45 billion toward supporting low-emission and climate-resilient development across vulnerable countries, including Pacific Island nations.

The university views the project as a contribution to climate action and a step toward long-term economic development and energy self-reliance in Papua New Guinea. The GCF Board is expected to visit later this year to evaluate the project’s viability within larger regional sustainability goals.

The original article was published on the South Pacific Division news site, Adventist Record. Join the ANN WhatsApp Channel for the latest Adventist news.