SUVA, 04 JUNE 2010 (UNDP) —Around the globe there are more than one million plant and animal species on the verge of disappearing forever. The planet is not in good shape because of us. Nature is suffering biodiversity and habitat loss, a rapidly heating climate, and toxic pollution. And the COVID-19 pandemic, which may well […]
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Assisting Yap State manage water supply through the current drought
YAP, 01 JUNE 2020 (SPC) — Residents of Yap State, the westernmost state of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), are experiencing their fourth month of extreme drought, and face critical challenges in maintaining a safe water supply for their communities. The Pacific Community (SPC) is now working with public water authorities in the state […]
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Palau Earth Day 2020 goes digital
Earth Day, recognized globally on April 22nd, a day where people celebrate environmental activism, stewardship commitments, sustainability efforts, and to spread awareness of environmental issues, will be observed in Palau this week through digital platform. In response to Earth Day 2020, Palau has dedicated a whole week to commemorate this occasion with the theme being […]
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New study released by PICRC shows past over exploitation of reef fishes in Palau
In order to ensure sustainable fisheries, and healthy coral reefs for future generations, sustainable management practices based on accurate assessments of fish stocks are required. In 2017, Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) launched the first nation-wide study to investigate the status of commercially important reef fish stocks across Palau. PICRC researchers Christina Muller-Karanassos, Marine […]
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Champion of clean energy Henk Rogers to speak at UOG’s Conference on Island Sustainability
One of the world’s leading advocates and activists for reducing, and eventually eliminating, humankind’s dependence on fossil fuel, Henk B. Rogers, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming 11th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability to be held from March 31 to April 3 at the Hyatt Regency Guam. “With the recent passage of […]
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Sunscreen ban about to be implemented in a couple of days
In January 1st 2020, Palau will be the first country in the world to ban the use of chemical based sunscreen with the purpose of protecting the marine wildlife. Research has shown that these chemicals have negative impacts on the environment such as impairing growth and photosynthesis of green algae, can induce coral bleaching, and […]