BONN, 11 JUNE 2026 (PACNEWS) — IPCC Chair Jim Skea has warned that the world is now approaching a point where exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming is “almost inevitable,” while outlining major scientific work underway for the Seventh Assessment cycle of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Addressing the 18th Meeting of […]
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Palau to Co-Chair First Global Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo
KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. will co-chair the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo next week, bringing together leaders from around 30 island nations to address climate resilience, ocean governance and sustainable management of marine resources. The June 3-4 summit, hosted by The Nippon Foundation in partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign […]
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PICRC Collaborates on Study on Satellite-Measured Temperatures in Palau’s Reefs
Ocean heat waves driven by climate change pose a serious threat to coral reef health worldwide, causing coral bleaching and mortality events in many regions. Given the economic, ecological, and cultural importance of these marine ecosystems, significant research efforts are underway to better understand, predict, and mitigate the impacts of climate change on coral reefs. […]
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Palau Minister warns COP30: “Islands could disappear” without climate action
By Sanjeshni Kumar BELEM, 21 NOVEMBER 2025 (PASIFIKA ENVIRONEWS/PACNEWS) — Palau’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment, Steven Victor, raised the alarm at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, urging world leaders to meet climate targets and deliver climate finance for the world’s most vulnerable nations. Victor said COP30 had become the “COP of Truth” for small […]
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Palau calls for scaled-up Climate finance and urgent action to keep 1.5°C alive
BRASÍLIA,16 OCTOBER 2025 (PACNEWS) — Palau’s Minister for Environment, Steven Victor, speaking on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), has called for urgent, tangible action ahead of COP30 to ensure the Paris Agreement delivers results for vulnerable nations. “Without adequate finance, technology, and capacity-building delivered at scale, the Paris Agreement cannot succeed, […]
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Ol’au Belau and Carbon Calculator explained
Ol’au Belau and carbon calculator are two different programs that work together to push people toward positive behavior by rewarding their good behavior, explained Jennifer Koskelin-Gibbons who worked previously with the Ministry of Tourism and private partners to develop these two programs. The carbon calculator was spearheaded by former Director of Bureau of Tourism Kevin […]