CORE SERVICES

Niu Nature supports landowner communities and their governance structures to engage confidently and fairly in economic opportunities. We provide trusted, on-the-ground support that ensures decisions are inclusive, benefits are shared transparently, and partnerships deliver lasting value. We stay for the long haul, mentoring community partners until systems are fully embedded and functioning.

how wE assist partner communities:

Technical Support Papua New Guinea

Governance Structure Design & Formalisation

We work with communities to map, design and formalise governance structures reflecting traditional decision-making processes. Our proprietary governance methodology is based on the TWL model, (PNG’s most successful ever landowner company) and ensures that groups feel a sense of fair representation, are legally recognised and ready to engage with external partners.

We provide:

  • Design of governance structures aligned with customary decision making

  • Drafting of constitutions, rules of procedure, protocols and conflict resolution mechanisms

  • Legal support for registration, compliance and recognition under PNG law

Benefit Sharing & Investment Advisory

We advise landowner groups on how to engage with investors, developers, and donors—ensuring agreements are well understood, broadly supported, and designed for fairness over the long term.

We assist with:

  • Structuring benefit-sharing models that reflect community priorities

  • Translating complex agreements into accessible formats

  • Facilitating inclusive consultation and consent processes

Traditional Village PNG

Economic Landscape & Market Access

We start by mapping the entire economic ecosystem that surrounds a community—not just the formal cash economy, but the full picture. That means looking closely at the informal sector, subsistence practices, cultural strengths, and both current and potential market connections. This fuller understanding helps shape economic development strategies that communities can genuinely lead and sustain over time.

What we deliver:

  • Local economic ecosystem assessments

  • Market access strategies and storytelling support

  • Supply chain linkages and viable pathways to scale

Papua New Guinea Watershed Protection

Community Enterprise Development

We help establish landowner-led businesses that are practical, culturally relevant and commercially viable. These enterprises build local skills, generate income, retain value in the community and amplify long term impact of external funding sources.

We offer:

  • Feasibility assessments

  • Business incubation, mentoring and systems setup

  • Training in financial management, leadership, and operational delivery