By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. joined Pacific leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Leaders Meeting on July 1 at the PIF Secretariat in Suva, Fiji, as Palau intensifies preparations to host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting beginning Aug. 30 in Koror. The meeting brought together […]
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Palau expands sustainable giant clam farming through community hatchery and trainings
First community-managed satellite giant clam hatchery has been launched in Palau Training provided to equip local giant clam farmers so they can build sustainable livelihoods through aquaculture Initiative helps restore a culturally important species and strengthen climate resilience Koror, Palau — 26 June 2026: Community leaders, aquaculture practitioners, government representatives and conservation partners have gathered […]
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Survey Highlights Lessons From Bopha Relocation Efforts in Palau’s Coastal Communities
Study finds cultural ties and lack of formal planning remain major barriers to moving vulnerable families to safer areas By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 19, 2026)— A recent survey by the International Organization for Migration found that proper planning and stronger communication are critical to successfully relocating people displaced by climate change in Palau, […]
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Palau’s ‘Laundry to Landscape’ Taps Greywater Goldmine for Climate-Proof Farms
Turn everyday laundry into irrigation: Palau pilots low-cost greywater systems to boost food security, conserve water, and climate-proof island agriculture By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “Divert 25-50 gallons of water per load of laundry directly into your landscape!” Jodean Remengesau, director of the Bureau of Agriculture, champions this simple hack as a game-changer for […]
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‘Our Natural Pharmacy’: Native Tree Planting Initiative Promotes Food Sovereignty in Palau
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “Planting native trees is our natural, cultural and cost-free pharmacy,” said Jodean Remengesau, highlighting how traditional knowledge embedded in Palauan plant names reflects both food and medicinal uses. Students in planting trees at three locations across the state as part of a broader effort to promote environmental stewardship and […]