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Palau receives US$80million in COFA grants
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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October 3, 2024
On its 30th anniversary of independence on 01 October, Palau received the $80.4 million U.S funds allotted for fiscal 2025 under the renewed economic provisions of the Compact of Free Association. “The U.S government congratulates Palau on the...
World court weighs climate responsibility of wealthy nations
Environmental Health News
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December 19, 2024
The International Court of Justice is reviewing requests from developing nations to define the legal obligations of wealthier countries whose emissions have driven climate change. Bob Berwyn reports for Inside Climate News. In short: Developing...
Palau’s president urges international collaboration on climate change at UN
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 24, 2024
AUCKLAND: At the Summit of the Future, Palau President Surangel Whipps stood as a strong advocate for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) grappling with the dire impacts of climate change. He highlighted the existential threats faced by small...
Palau’s President urges International collaboration on climate Change at UNGA
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 23, 2024
By Pita Ligaiula At the Summit of the Future, Palau President Surangel Whipps stood as a strong advocate for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) grappling with the dire impacts of climate change. He highlighted the existential threats faced by...
Can coral evolution keep pace with climate change?
Advanced Science News
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December 20, 2024
Climate change-induced marine heatwaves are severely impacting reef-building corals, crucial species whose limestone skeletons form coral reef around the globe. These colorful and charismatic species are particularly sensitive to temperature...
Peter D. Huffman Sworn in as Associate Justice of Palau Supreme Court
Island Times
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December 31, 2024
KOROR, Palau — Peter D. Huffman was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Trial Division of the Palau Supreme Court on December 16, 2024. Justice Huffman has a diverse professional background. He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the...
Palau celebrates WORLD CLEAN UP DAY: Earth Day Committee and Airai Community Unite for Ngerkedam Coastal Clean-up
Island Times
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September 24, 2024
The Palau Earth Day Committee, in collaboration with the Airai community, participated in this year’s World Clean-up Day with a focus on restoring and maintaining the health of Ngerkedam’s mangrove channels. This coastal clean-up also served as an...
US Deep Sea Mining order disrespects Pacific, say campaigners
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 7, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that supports deep sea mining in both United States and international waters. The move has upset environmental groups and Pacific leaders who say the order puts Pacific countries and their...
Palau: A Pacific island on the front line of climate change
Deutsche Welle
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September 26, 2024
The full-throated roar of the twin outboard engines decreases to a dull rumble and the bow comes down as our speed across the lagoon drops. With deft aim, the crewman at the stern spikes a shard of Styrofoam with a boat hook and pulls it aboard....
Initiative prioritises athlete safety
The National
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ATHLETE safety and wellbeing are taking centre stage at this year’s Pacific Mini Games in Palau, with the groundbreaking introduction of dedicated safeguarding officers embedded in every national team for the first time. Thanks to the leadership...
Government concerned by environmental risk posed by oil-smuggling 'shadow fleet' in Atlantic
The Journal
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December 26, 2024
THE GOVERNMENT IS concerned about the potential environmental risk posed by ships involved in smuggling Russian oil, in contravention of international sanctions, through the high seas off the Irish coast, The Journal has learned. High level...
Fatoata and Learning Endeavors host Wetlands Teacher Workshop
Samoa News
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July 7, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The non-profit organization Fatoata, in collaboration with Learning Endeavors, hosted a wetlands teacher workshop on Thursday, June 26, and Friday, June 27. Learning Endeavors focuses on coastal resilience throughout...
Palau’s waters home to the world's endangered species
The Pacific Island Times
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September 20, 2024
New research expedition uncovers Palau’s rich marine life. Photo courtesy of PICRC By Pacific Island Times News Staff Koror--Palau’s waters are a haven for many of the world’s threatened species and other forms of marine life listed for...
The World Needs Ocean-Based Climate Solutions
Project Syndicate - New York
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December 19, 2024
To date, the ocean has largely been treated as an afterthought in global climate strategies, sidelined in favor of more visible priorities like renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. But ocean-based solutions are indispensable to the...
International Court of Justice Hears Climate Pleas Ahead of Issuing an Advisory Opinion
Inside Climate News
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December 17, 2024
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—A steel-gray sky hung over the climate proceedings at the International Court of Justice this month, evoking the shadows World War II cast over the negotiators who met here in 1946 to try to establish global legal norms that...
Teenagers fight U.S militarization of Palau with UN complaint over rights violations
Island Times
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December 24, 2024
KOROR (BENAR NEWS) —School students in Palau are taking on the United States military with a legal complaint to the United Nations over a “rapid and unprecedented wave of militarization” in their Pacific island nation. They allege that American...
Teenagers fight US militarization of Palau with UN complaint over rights violations
Marianas Variety
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Troops in formation. MivPiv KOROR (BenarNews/Pacnews) —School students in Palau are taking on the United States military with a legal complaint to the United Nations over a “rapid and unprecedented wave of militarization” in their Pacific island...
Palau Gears Up for 30th Independence Day with Week-Long Festivities
Island Times
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September 17, 2024
A full week of activities has been organized to celebrate Palau’s 30th Independence Day on October 1, with various events highlighting the nation’s culture, sports, and maritime heritage. The festivities begin on September 25 with the Palau...
Palau High School Students Visit Palau National Aquaculture Center to learn Renewable Energy Application
Island Times
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September 17, 2024
A renewable energy promotion event was successfully held at the Palau National Aquaculture Center in Koror on September 11, 2024. The event, attended by 30 students and teachers from Palau High School (PHS), was jointly organized by the Taiwan...
Teenagers fight U.S militarisation of Palau with UN complaint over rights violations
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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December 22, 2024
School students in Palau are taking on the United States military with a legal complaint to the United Nations over a “rapid and unprecedented wave of militarisation” in their Pacific island nation. They allege that American military activities...