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Melekeok, Ngiwal States Sign Marine Conservation Partnership

KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — Leaders from Melekeok and Ngiwal states have signed a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening coordination on marine conservation and fisheries management, marking Palau’s first regional alliance focused on community-led coastal resource management. The agreement was formalized during a stakeholder event at the Capitol in Ngerulmud on May 19, bringing […]

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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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