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UN Day Open House Empowers Palau’s Young Journalists
Island Times
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October 25, 2024
By: Eustoria Marie Borja Koror, Palau — On October 24, 2024, the United Nations in Palau hosted its first-ever UN Day Open House, focusing on empowering young journalists from the Palau Media Council. The event aimed to equip them with a deeper...
Cook Islands submits national target for biodiversity conservation
Cook Island News
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October 24, 2024
The Cook Islands delegation is led by National Environment Service environmental stewardship manager, Elizabeth Munro, NES biodiversity coordinator Jessie Nicholson and Moana Tetauru, digital and communications coordinator. SPREP/ 24102312 /...
SHS science teacher sets sail with Nautilus team exploring waters of Palau
Samoa News
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October 31, 2024
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Selected from a worldwide pool of applicants to join a cohort of 13 from across Oceania and North America, Samoana High School Earth & Space and Physical science teacher Lottie Haleck set sail this week as a Science...
Countdown to Palau’s National Elections:
Island Times
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October 25, 2024
By: Samantha Iyar As Palau prepares for the upcoming national elections, the countdown to election day is on with 11 days remaining. The much-anticipated event, set for November 5, 2024 will determine the country’s future leaders, from senators...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
'Slow but sure' economic rise in most of Pacific - World Bank
RNZ
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June 23, 2025
Photo: AFP The Pacific regional economy is growing, slowly but surely, reports the World Bank. In their latest Pacific update, released 17 June, they argue for more employment of women to help the economy amidst global economic uncertainty,...
Joint Task Force-Micronesia visits Palau for Congressional meetings, Angaur’s 80th Liberation Day
DVIDS - Georgia
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October 22, 2024
KOROR, Republic of Palau – Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia joined a delegation of governmental leaders for talks in the Republic of Palau, Oct. 4-9. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, chair of the Senate committee on Energy and...
President Whipps acknowledges need to improve Palau’s investment climate
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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October 14, 2024
Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr has admitted that Palau’s investment climate requires improvements to attract legitimate investors. Whipps emphasised the need for reforms to create a more welcoming environment for foreign investments. In the...
Australia boosts support for Palauan Development Projects with Direct Aid Grants
Island Times
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October 18, 2024
By: L.N. Reklai Three Palauan community organizations have been awarded Australia’s Direct Grant Program, marking the 30th anniversary of the initiative. Australian Ambassador Richelle Turner announced the grants, which have been increased to...
Mobile World Capital Barcelona launches the MWCapital Awards to drive a Sustainable Digital Transformation
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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This new international initiative aims to recognize innovative digital transformation projects that champion sustainability and align with the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Strategic partners, GSMA Foundry...
U.S. Forest Service and Melekeok Conservation Network join forces to protect Ngardok Nature Reserve
Tia Belau
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October 18, 2024
Melekeok, Palau— The Melekeok Conservation Network (MCN) is taking significant steps to safeguard and restore the environment of Melekeok State,… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
Taiwan-Palau Partnership promotes Marine Science Education, strengthening Ocean Conservation Awareness
Island Times
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October 18, 2024
Supported by Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), the Taiwan-Palau Ocean Science Education Center successfully held a three-day marine science education workshop at Palau Community College (PCC) from October 8 to 10. The...
Rangers in Palau’s vibrant Helen Reef keep it safe from poachers as rising seas nip away at the tiny island
The Globe and Mail
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October 18, 2024
Open this photo in gallery:Goods that were brought to Helen Island, Palau, are carried through low tide to the ranger station on July 17.Yannick Peterhans/The Associated Press The handful of rangers who protect one of Earth’s most remote and...
APTOPIX Climate Palau Protecting Helen Reef
Source One - Washington State
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October 18, 2024
Peter Lorenzo, left, walks to a boat that brought supplies, as Jefferson Nestor, a state legislator with Hatohobei State, takes pictures of the bridled tern on Helen Island, Palau, before returning back to the boat on July 18, 2024.
From mangoes to mountains: Zambales 2nd District’s nature and culture
Manila Standard
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October 1, 2024
The Philippines’ rapid urbanization and industrialization and its vulnerability to natural disasters make balancing economic growth and environmental preservation particularly urgent. More often than not, this task falls onto the shoulders of...
Role of Indigenous communities recognised at world’s first-ever ‘nature positive’ summit
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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October 9, 2024
The critical role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution was recognised at the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney this week. Hosted by...
Stories Rooted in Nature: A successful orchid rescue
Pacific Daily News
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Guåhan is home to about 30 native orchids, four of which are threatened with extinction. Recovery actions are essential to prevent their extinction. When the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Island Conservation Lab...
Qantas gets Palau route as Australia strengthens Pacific ties
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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October 16, 2024
Australian Airline Qantas will fly passengers from Brisbane to Palau’s capital Koror, as part of an Australian government-supported push to boost aviation and tourism in the Pacific island country, which diplomatically recognises Taiwan but has...
Smarter Ocean Action at UNOC3: Views from the Blue Zone Side Event
IUCN
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Tech and Data: Powerful, But Not the Whole Story Ingvild Solvang from Global Green Growth Institute kicked off with a clear message. Yes, data and artificial intelligence can help governments make smarter choices, especially in places where...
88 Countries Will Present Oral Arguments In International Court’s Climate Change Opinion
Forbes
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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 09: A general view of the hall at the International Court of Justice ... [+] (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands on April 09, 2024. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty Images On...