Belém, Brazil – The Republic of Palau is participating in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, together with fellow members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Palau currently serves as Chair of AOSIS, a coalition of 39 small island and low-lying coastal countries negotiating within the United Nations […]
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Palau launches largest-ever Reef Fish Life History Study
Collecting fish otoliths The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Micronesia and Polynesia in collaboration with Palau’s Bureau of Fisheries, Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) and Coral Reef Research Foundation (CRRF) are conducting the country’s largest-ever study on the life history of reef fish. “This research is designed to close long-standing data gaps on the growth, lifespan, […]
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Palauan Scientists join Okeanos Expedition to Map Marine Life using eDNA Technology
Photo credit: Palau International Coral Reef Center KOROR, Palau — In October of this year, Palauan and international researchers expanded efforts to map marine biodiversity across the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) through cutting-edge environmental DNA, or eDNA, technology aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. PICRC Chief Researcher Ikelau Otto and researcher Maikani Mereng Andres […]
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Small businesses play a critical role in economic resilience,’ says new Palau SBDC director
By: Faith Chen PALAU — “Small businesses play a critical role in economic esilience and community well-being,” said Eustoria Borja, newly appointed director of the Palau Small Business Development Center (SBDC).The Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network (PISBDCN) named Borja as Palau SBDC director effective July 14, 2025. Borja brings a background in business […]
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Pacific leaders to convene in Palau for 2nd Pacific disaster risk management ministers meeting
3 November 2025 Koror, Palau – Pacific Island countries and territories will gather in Palau from November 4-5, 2025, for the 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Ministers Meeting, as the region strengthens its collective response to escalating climate and disaster risks. Hosted by the Government of Palau at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center in Koror, the ministerial meeting […]
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Angaur School family extends profound appreciation for lifesaving support
Angaur, Palau — October 27, 2025 — On behalf of the school family and the Angaur community, we extend profound appreciation to Ms. Erica Martin, Senior Construction Manager, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas; Mr. Matt Cole, Assistant Project Manager, Gilbane Building Company; and Mr. Mitch Lewey, Superintendent, Gilbane Building Company, for their unwavering support […]