ENVIRONMENT -



We are committed to preserving and
protecting our precious island environment and natural resources for future generations. We
are dedicated to continuously strengthening the enforcement and financing of environmental
protection efforts. We are dedicated to supporting public education that encourages
environmentally sound values and practices which developes the skills and knowledge
needed to support a sustainable environment.

OUR PLAN consists of:

  •       Pursuing Renewable Energy sources for the Republic in order to reduce reliance on
            fossil fuel and to minimize associated costs and environmental impacts;
  •       Developing national land use guidelines to be implemented by the states
            addressing issues of land clearing, logging and reforestation as well as relevant       
            ‘zoning’ and ‘building code’ requirements and standards;
  •       Improving waste management, sewer and water systems in all of the states in
            Babeldaob and outlying areas;
  •         Effectively working with states to designate appropriate conservation areas;
  •       Developing effective financing mechanisms that support the designation and
            management of conservation areas throughout Palau, and that ensure revenue
            streams to our states;
  •       Strengthening of quarantine and customs regulations and through improvement of
            local capacity to monitor Palau’s borders in deterring the introduction of invasive
            species into Palau;
  •       Partner with State Governments, Non Governmental Organizations, and
            communities to identify innovative ways of addressing environmental issues such as
            invasive species; and
  •       Strengthening our capacity to actively participate in international environmental
            forums to fulfill the Republic’s obligations.