Palau is stepping up its fight against climate change as its newest sea transport vessel, the Okeanos Palau – an eco-friendly, modernized traditional Pacific sailing canoe called ‘Vaka Motu’ arrived at Neco Dock in Koror yesterday, July 4. The Vaka Motu, which means “boat for the islands”, was acquired by Palau through partnership with the […]
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Japan hands over equipment to Ngchesar state
Chargé d’affaires Takeshi Ogino from the Embassy of Japan formally handed over a dump truck and a motor grader valued $88,950 in total to Ngchesar State Government on Tuesday this week. The handover ceremony for ‘Procurement of Equipment for Improving Rainwater Drainage System’ was held at the state office in Karmaliang, Ngchesar, and attended by […]
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Katsuo Fuji presented with the Japanese Ambassador’s Commendation
The Embassy of Japan presented Katsuo Fuji with the Japanese Ambassador’s Commendation in recognition of his dedication and services to the expanding Japan-Palau relations. This was especially in the area of environmental cooperation. The Ambassador’s Commendation is awarded by Ambassadors of Japan for individuals and groups who have been dedicated to fostering ties between Japan […]
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Remengesau signs new regulations for boat operators
President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. had signed on April 11 the newly drafted regulations that tour operators must abide to ensure that Palau’s environmental policies are followed. The Tour Operator Regulations which was drafted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism (MNRET) will take effect 30 days after itwas signed by President Tommy Remengesau, […]
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Amid actions to protect coral reefs, a young social entrepreneur arises
Palau’s passing of a legislation to ban reef-toxic sunscreens may have just answered an urgent action to protect the corals but it has paved way for another need – providing an environment-friendly option on island for the masses who want to protect their skins from the sun while enjoying the pristine seas. But fret no […]
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Cumulative study of effects of water lease needed: EQPB to Koror and Airai
The Palau Environmental Quality Protection Board is calling for Koror and Airai State Governments to conduct Environmental Assessments (“EAs”) on the cumulative effects of water leases that have been issued in their respective states. EQPB has received numerous applications for development on water leases, but has not been able to issue permits to the applicants […]