The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) recently expanded its role as a regional leader in marine science by facilitating a specialized introduction and training workshop on ReefCloud in Kosrae, FSM. The workshop that was held from April 20 to April 24, 2026, marked the first time this training was delivered to Micronesian participants by […]
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Ngardmau’s OSCA Program Empowers Residents in Environmental Protection
By: Summer Kennard Ngardmau State recently celebrated its 4th Ongedechuul System of Conservation Areas (OSCA) Day, marking another milestone in the state’s ongoing commitment to protect its natural environment for future generations. According to Ngardmau State PAN Coordinator Sharon Truce, OSCA is a program dedicated to environmental conservation within Ngardmau. “It’s designed to protect and […]
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Palau Conservation Society Marks Three Decades of Environmental Leadership
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — For more than 30 years, the Palau Conservation Society (PCS) has stood at the forefront of Palau’s environmental protection movement, balancing traditional stewardship with modern conservation science. Established in June 1994 by ten founders during a period of rapid development, PCS emerged as Palau’s first environmental non-governmental organization. “At […]
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Nation-wide water rationing lifted,Exception of 2 States
Palau Public Utilities Corporation lifted the nation-wide water rationing yesterday due to the increase of water levels in most of the water sources including Ngerimel and Ngerikiil. They resumed the 24 hour water service schedule to most of Palau yesterday evening. However, three locations still need to follow the set water hour schedule, Mongami, Aimeliik […]
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Water shortage alerts in many areas, public asks to conserve water
The government has urged the public to take action to conserve water in the dry season as water levels in many areas have “dropped drastically.” Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) announced yesterday that Mongami, Aimeliik and Mengellang, and Ollie, Ngerchelong have been put on “Water Shortage Alert” effective Monday, April 6, 2020. “Water conservation measures should be […]
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Rethinking food preferences, a new campaign for conservation
Your food preferences could mean a big difference towards environment conservation and food security – at least that is the message of the new campaign called “Choose Pelagics” that Palau is taking the lead on. The Choose Pelagics campaign, which was started by the Palau Conservation Society (PCS) last year, is a measure currently undertaken […]