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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...
U.S. military conducts airfield seizure exercise, demonstrates strategic capabilities in Palau
DVIDS - Georgia
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October 21, 2024
From Oct. 10-11, 2024, the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division conducted an airfield seizure exercise as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01. The operation involved six C-17 Globemaster IIIs from the 15th Wing, 62nd...
NZ committed US$3 million towards climate change assessment
Pacific News Service
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The New Zealand government is committing US$3 million towards climate change assessment. The Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aupito William Sio, made the announcement at the Oour Ocean conference in Palau....
We’ve bred corals to better tolerate lethal heatwaves, but rapid climate action is still needed to save reefs
The Conversation
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October 14, 2024
Our research group has bred corals able to better survive marine heatwaves. Our work, now published in Nature Communications, shows that it is possible to improve coral heat tolerance even within a single generation. We did this using selective...
Whipps highlights Palau-Taiwan Relations at Taiwan National Day celebration
Island Times
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October 11, 2024
KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. emphasized the strong ties between Palau and Taiwan during the Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day celebration on Oct. 9, 2024, at Palasia Hotel. The event, hosted by Taiwan’s Ambassador Jessica...
Vanuatu’s push for legal protection from climate change wins’ crucial support
Pacific News Service
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Vanuatu’s push for the international court of justice to protect vulnerable nations from climate change has received the backing of 1,500 civil society organisations from more than 130 countries, as it heads toward a crucial vote at the UN General...
Just 2.8% of the World’s Ocean Is ‘Effectively’ Protected Despite 2030 Conservation Target, Report Warns Ahead of UN Biodiversity Conference
Earth.Org
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October 17, 2024
World governments are falling far short of an international pledge to conserve 30% of the ocean by 2030, according to a new report published ahead of next week’s COP16 summit in Cali, Colombia. — Less than two years after governments pledged to...
Whipps acknowledges need to Improve Palau’s Investment Climate
Island Times
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October 11, 2024
President Surangel Whipps Jr. admitted that Palau’s investment climate requires improvements to attract legitimate investors. During an October 9 press conference, Whipps emphasized the need for reforms to create a more welcoming environment for...
WHO Regional Director’s visit to Palau strengthens health partnerships
Island Times
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October 11, 2024
(October 1st , 2024) KOROR, PALAU – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala, concluded a highly successful five-day visit to Palau, reinforcing the strong partnership between WHO and the...
Empowering the Zambaleño youth to be good stewards of nature
Subic Bay News
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October 5, 2024
We Filipinos are deeply intertwined with our country’s rich biodiversity and natural resources. From the food on our table to the livelihoods we depend on, our lives are intricately linked to the gifts we receive from nature. With that, it is our...
Vanuatu’s landmark Climate Change case advances with 100 oral statements now scheduled at ICJ hearings
Islands Business
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October 16, 2024
The upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, or CHOGM, set to take place in Samoa from 21 – 26 October, is a significant moment for the Pacific. Not only is this the first time the biannual event will be held in a Pacific island nation,...
Pacific island nation unveils blockchain-based savings bond ‘Palau Invest’ prototype
Global Government Fintech
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October 9, 2024
The government of the world’s smallest countries has showcased a prototype of a blockchain-based savings bond system. The government of Palau, an Asia-Pacific island nation with a population of just 18,000 people, has unveiled the prototype of a...
D.A.V.E. Art Show highlights Palauan creativity for 30th Independence Day and OBF
Island Times
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October 8, 2024
The Display of Art and Visual Expression (DAVE) Art Show, a locally organized and curated art exhibition, was a vibrant addition to Palau’s 30th Independence Day and Olechotel Belau Fair on October 1st. Situated at the main entrance (OEK Rotunda),...
PICRC and TNC sign grant to support coral reef monitoring in Palau
Island Times
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October 8, 2024
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) has signed a $20,000 grant agreement with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support PICRC’s ongoing coral reef monitoring efforts. This partnership is part of the Micronesia Coral Reefs Program,...
USAID Boosts Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts in Palau with New Equipment Donation
Island Times
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October 8, 2024
By Samantha Iyar Koror, Palau – On October 04, 2024 a handover ceremony took place at the Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) within the Bureau of Public Safety in Malakal, marking a significant collaboration between the the United States Agency...
USCGC Oliver Henry completes strategic patrol in Palauan waters, strengthening regional security and maritime partnerships
DVIDS - Georgia
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October 4, 2024
SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) completed a two-week patrol from Sept. 16 – 30, 2024, as part of Operation Rematau, contributing to maritime security, domain awareness and the enhancement of strategic partnerships...
'We must unite': Palau tells world leaders climate crisis 'a matter of life and death'
RNZ
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September 27, 2024
Palau's Vice-President Uduch Sengebau Senior speaking at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on 26 September 2024. Photo: Screengrab / UN Web TV Palau's vice-president has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that...
‘We are the Pacific Ocean’ says Tonga’s PM in Palau
Pacific News Service
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Tonga’s Prime Minister has told the Our Ocean Conference in Palau that island communities encounter several multifaceted ocean challenges. Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni told 500 delegates from more that 80 nations “that we are small island...
Youth leaders inspire Palau’s Future at 30th Independence Day celebration
Island Times
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October 4, 2024
By: Samantha Iyar Koror, Palau – On October 1, 2024, the Reng Collective hosted a key event marking Palau’s 30th Independence Day at the Rubekul Belau Conference Room in Ngerulmud, Melekeok. Titled “Echoes of Independence: Palau National Youth...
Ngaraard Leadership Doubles Down on Concerns Over TACMOR Project, Calls for Permit Reversal and Independent Environmental Review
Island Times
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October 4, 2024
By: Eustoria Marie Borja Ngaraard, Palau – Governor Sharp Sakuma and the leadership of Ngaraard State has firmly opposed the recent decision by the Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB) to approve the earthmoving permit for the TACMOR...