By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “They should not be asked to surrender their land or their future because others failed to cut their emissions.” That message from United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed resonated strongly in Palau on Aug. 31 as the United Nations launched its report on sea-level rise at the Palau International […]
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Do not let geopolitical disputes hijack the Blue Pacific: The 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting must return to its original commitment to “unity”
By Oliver Brown, Independent political analyst SYDNEY, 25 JUNE 2026 (PACNEWS) — In 2026, the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting (PIFLM) will kick off in Palau. Under the theme “Building Economies: Life, Action, Unity (BELAU)”, PIFLM carries the region’s deep aspirations for green transformation, climate change response, and implementation of the 2050 Strategy for […]
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Palau Addresses Climate Mobility at Berlin Forum
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau – Palau is bringing its voice to the global stage on climate mobility as President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. participated in the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum in Germany on June 18, 2026. During the forum, Whipps joined other heads of state in delivering opening remarks, emphasising the urgency of addressing […]
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Why the BBNJ Agreement Matters to Every Palauan
For small island but big ocean states (BOS) like Palau, where the ocean is not just a resource but a way of life, decisions made in United Nations conference rooms in New York carry real consequences for our people, our livelihoods, and our future. Ratifying the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement is not just […]
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Senior Level Officials, Ambassadors, Delegates and Partners gather for the Inaugural Celebration of the International Day for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Hosted by Palau
NEW YORK | Following the 2025 UNESCO General Conference proclamation of April 25 as the International Day for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Palau—as Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), with its partners – Kyrgyz Republic and PVBLIC Foundation– hosted the inaugural celebration on Friday, April 24. Held at the United Nations […]
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Technology Must Be Affordable, Reliable for Small Islands,’ Palau President Urges at World Ocean Summit
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. of Palau called Thursday for “sustained collaboration and equitable access to technology” as cornerstones of ocean governance, delivering the keynote at the 13th World Ocean Summit hosted by The Economist. Speaking for Small Island Developing States battered by climate change, Whipps insisted tech solutions […]