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IPCC chief says 1.5°C threshold near as scientists push ahead with new Climate assessment

BONN, 11 JUNE 2026 (PACNEWS) — IPCC Chair Jim Skea has warned that the world is now approaching a point where exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming is “almost inevitable,” while outlining major scientific work underway for the Seventh Assessment cycle of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).  Addressing the 18th Meeting of […]

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Solar energy project still online, PPUC and IPP seek solutions

The renewable solar energy project with an Independent Power Producer (IPP) work continues while Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) and the IPP seek solutions to satisfy the financing institution requirements. Senate did not pass the resolution approving the Government Support Agreement, one of the five conditions required in the contract between PPUC and the IPP.  […]

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Palau leads the charge for sustainable future

Small  island nations like Palau are leading the charge in a  raft of regional programs from   maritime surveillance, renewable energy, climate change and the fight against Non-communicable disease (NCD) to address Pacific challenges. President Tommy Remengesau Jr. told reporters in a press conference on Wednesday that Palau is one of the strongest advocates of sustainable […]

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France declares support for Palau-Engie renewable project

The French government declared support for Palau’s planned 100-megawatt microgrid project. In a December 10 letter to President Tommy Remengesau Jr., Nicolas Galey, French Ambassador to Palau praised the island nation’s commitment towards a transition to clean energy. ENGIE EPS signed a 30-year agreement with Palau to construct a renewable energy project that will feature […]

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New PPA deal offers major price drop

Engie EPS exectives seated with Minister of Public Infrastructure, Industries, and Commerce Charles Obichang (rightmost) during the leadership meeting held at the Old Era Kelulau Building in Koror on December 20. In response to Senate questioning, PPUC and the international renewable-energy producer Engie EPS have restructured their agreement with changes that they claim will save […]

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