KOROR, Palau — 4 November 2026 — Community participants from across Palau’s 16 states completed a series of four Community Visioning Workshops on Thursday, 29 October 2026, identifying priorities for a climate-resilient future and bringing local voices into the early stages of climate project planning. The workshops form part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) […]
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Celebrating Earth Month with BOA: BOA in Action Across Palau
By: Telbi Yano Celebrating Earth Month in full force, the Bureau of Agriculture (BOA) carried out a dynamic series of activities across Palau, partnering with schools and agencies to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship. In building anticipation for Earth Day, BOA’s Horticulture Division kicked off a series of activities starting from April 16 to April […]
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Food security or risky investment? Palau’s livestock proposal faces scrutiny over evidence gaps
Delegates back cattle and goat farms, while critics point to lack of research, past failures, and questions over sustainability By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (April 30, 2026)– Last week, delegates passed a resolution urging President Whipps and the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment Ministry (MAFE) “to establish a cattle and livestock farm, primarily cows and […]
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Palau Launches Youth Farming Workshop to Tackle Aging Agriculture Workforce
Hands-on training connects students to sustainable farming skills and future food security By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “What makes this workshop truly pivotal is its focus on bridging the generational gap,” said Elena, director of the Taiwan Technical Mission farm, showing the efforts to draw young people into Palau’s aging agricultural sector. The Ministry […]
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Swine Reproduction Training Strengthens Local Pig Production Efforts
By: Summer Kennard Local pig farmers and Bureau of Agriculture livestock officers recently took part in a swine reproduction training aimed at strengthening Palau’s pig industry and improving long-term food security. The training, led by Dr. Kevin Lee, a livestock specialist with the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM), focused on artificial insemination techniques, accurate heat detection, […]