Palau’s Vice President called on world leaders to unite against climate change, protect oceans, and empower women, emphasising the existential threat faced by small island nations like Palau
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Palau’s President urges International collaboration on climate Change at UNGA
Palau’s President urged global action on climate change to protect vulnerable nations from rising sea levels and extreme weather impacts at the Summit of the Future
Local and International scientists embark on ambitious study of Palau’s underwater ecosystem
Local and International scientist to explore and gather scientific data on Palau’s diverse underwater ecosystem, employing methods like deep sea cameras and environmental DNA
Palau becomes the first UN Member State to ratify global Marine Biodiversity Treaty
OPOC Commissioner congratulated Palau for its ‘courageous step’ to ratify global Marine Biodiversity Treaty. He said “these represent the commitment and ambition of Pacific countries….”
Palau ratifies UN Ocean Treaty
Palau officially becomes the first nation to ratify the UN Ocean Treaty, setting a strong message to other countries in the region that “the time to protect the ocean and all the life it supports is now”
Palau’s Climate Change negotiator, Xavier Matsutaro emphasises ambition and urgency at COP28
Palau’s climate change negotiator stresses the crucial need for ambition and urgency at COP28, emphasising the pivotal role of emission reduction in combating climate change and achieving the 1.5-degree Celsius goal
Palau calls on the new global plastics treaty to prioritise production control and incentivise alternatives
Palau calls on the new plastics treaty to address the entire plastic lifecycle, including production control, rather than relying solely on recycling, in order to combat the plastic pollution crisis threatening its unique marine environment
Palau reaches 20 percent renewable energy goal
Palau achieves 20 percent of its renewable energy goal, but challenges remain to reach its 100 percent renewable energy target by 2032 due to financial constraints and infrastructure upgrades
Palau respond to release of treated nuclear wastewater into Pacific
Palau’s decision to support Japan’s plan to release treated nuclear wastewater into Pacific is described “unconscionable”
Palau President Whipps supports Japan’s plan to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Palau’s President becomes the first Pacific leader to express support for Japan’s plan to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean