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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CNMI leader urges caution as U.S advances Pacific seabed mining plan
SAIPAN, 20 AUGUST 2026 (RNZ PACIFIC)—The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Governor David Apatang says protecting Pacific waters and island communities must come first as the United States moves ahead with plans that could eventually open a vast area of seabed around the Mariana Trench to mineral development. The U.S Marine Minerals Administration, […]
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U.S. Navy begins removing derelict vessels from Koror waters
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 17, 2026)— The U.S. Navy has begun removing long-abandoned and derelict vessels from Koror State waters, helping clear pollution hazards and maritime obstacles from Malakal Harbor and surrounding waterways. The joint effort involves the Koror State Government and its Department of Conservation and Law Enforcement, the Republic of Palau’s […]
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High Seas Treaty faces biodiversity knowledge gap as most deep-sea species remain unnamed
By Sanjeshni Kumar SUVA, 13 AUGUST 2026 (PACNEWS)—A landmark treaty to protect biodiversity on the high seas has entered into force, but scientists warn that much of the deep-sea life it seeks to conserve remains unknown. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, which entered into force earlier this year after being ratified by more […]
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COVID-19 pandemic may give Asia-Pacific’s oceans a chance to recover, highlights new UN report
Bangkok (ESCAP news) – The well-being of oceans in the Asia-Pacific region are edging closer to a tipping point due to the unprecedented pace of marine pollution, overfishing and climate change in recent years. However, a new report released today by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) suggests that the […]
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Youth urged to use voice to protect the environment
President Tommy Remengesau Jr. urged the youth of Palau to use the power of their collective voice to lead campaigns towards protection of the environment. In his opening remarks at the two-, day Youth Conference that started yesterday reminded the youth of what they can achieve for a sustainable future. “Why is the environment important […]