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 […]
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More bush fires due to dry conditions
Fire trucks headed to Ngerikiil, Airai this Sunday again responding to reports of bush fires near Gillian Johanes house and Palau Mission Academy. Ministry of Justice sent out a reminder again asking people not to start fires and to take precautions to prevent possible fires due to the unusually dry season that Palau is in […]
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Palau establishes National Chemicals and Waste Task Force
Palau has been committed to environmental protection and just recently signed off on Executive Order (EO) No.430 for the establishment of the National Chemicals and Waste Task Force (NCWTF). President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. signed the EO on October 8 which tasked the NCWTF to come up with guidelines for sound management of chemicals, provide input […]