To celebrate World Mangrove Day, the Palau Earth Day Committee partnered with Ngiwal State to organize a community clean-up at the Ngemai Conservation Area. World Mangrove Day, officially known as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, is observed annually on July 26. Established by UNESCO in 2015, the day aims to […]
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Ngaraard Begins Experimental Sea Urchin Cage Culture Trial
By: Laurel Marewibuel NGARAARD, Palau — Efforts to understand and restore sea urchin resources in Ngaraard State have moved into a new phase with the completion of an experimental cage culture trial. Sea urchins are a special delicacy of Palau and many other island countries. Ngaraard was once home to abundant sea urchin populations, which […]
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Palau Looks to Vanuatu for Lessons on Better Climate, Development Financing
KOROR, Palau — Palau is looking to strengthen how it organizes and manages climate and development financing after a six-member delegation traveled to Vanuatu for a peer learning exchange focused on turning national priorities into projects that benefit communities and strengthen resilience. The delegation visited Port Vila from Aug. 4-6 to learn how Vanuatu coordinates […]
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Water Security in Focus as Palau Hosts National Resilience Dialogue in Koror
Leaders and communities to address water security challenges as rainfall patterns shift and infrastructure strains KOROR, Palau (March 23, 2026) — Palau will convene national leaders, technical agencies and community representatives this Friday to address growing concerns over water resilience, as climate pressures increasingly affect the country’s water systems. The Palau Water Resilience Dialogue is […]