Republic of Palau

From outbreaks of leptospirosis to climate-sensitive threats like #dengue, Palau is grappling with how environmental change and global mobility are reshaping the landscape of disease. For this small island archipelago, interconnectedness across the human-animal-environment interface is increasingly becoming a frontline for new and evolving health threats. To meet these challenges, Palau is embracing a transformative approach: #OneHealth – in close partnership with @WHO.

Palau 🇵🇼 will be reviewed at #UPR52 tomorrow at 14:30 CET. Its National Report notes ongoing internal reviews and consultations toward accession to and/or ratification of the Convention against Torture (UNCAT). 👉Follow live: rb.gy/xydyqy

@ITUAsiaPacific congratulates the Republic of Palau🇵🇼 on the signing of its National Cybersecurity Strategy & Policy 2026–2030, developed with ITU support. ITU looks forward to continued collaboration on its implementation.

Ahead of the Int’l Day for #SIDS (4/25), Italy’s PR @margiodi had a very fruitful meeting with 🇵🇼 #Palau Minister for Tourism Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl and Palau PR H.E. Ilana Victorya Seid, where Amb. Marrapodi confirmed Italy's full commitment to supporting and collaborating with #SIDS and @PSIDSny through 🇮🇹 numerous partnerships and initiatives such as the 🇮🇹-@AOSISFellowship Programme. This year, one fellow is from Palau.

PM welcomes Palau President for first state visit | Beehive.govt.nz - goo.gl/alerts/hPCdjK #GoogleAlerts @Surangeljr @PalauGovernment

RT @ItalyUN_NY: Today, 🇮🇹 PR @marrapodi took part in the launch of the @AOSISFellowship 2026–2028, supported by @MASE_IT, hosted by @PalauM…

🔟 countries in the Western Pacific have now banned the sale of e-cigarettes. 👏 It’s a bold move to protect youth and prevent new forms of addiction. The momentum is growing—and it’s a step in the right direction. #NoTobacco! #TobaccoExposed

Yesterday at #UNOC3, the DSCC, in partnership with @PalauGovernment @CRcancilleria @govpt @OceanoAzulF, brought together ministers, ambassadors, and government representatives to amplify the call for a deep-sea mining moratorium & promote precautionary action aligned with #SDG14.

Welcoming His Excellency Vincent Sumale - High Commissioner of Papua New Guinea in India . Palau and Papua New Guinea have always maintained friendly relations and both Nations are working towards the betterment of the people of Pacific. @visitPNG @PalauGovernment @PalauMission @Surangeljr @PalauPress @PalauOceans @IndoPac_Info @newsroom_the @UNICEFPacific @ForumSEC @HCCDIndia @robertscaria200 @Intlinclusion #trending #Pacific #Palau #Diplomacy #Highcommissioner #Pacific @UN

🇺🇸🤝🇵🇼 On my final day @USAID, I was honored to sign an MOU w/President @Surangeljr to strengthen our partnership with @PalauGovernment and enhance disaster readiness + resilience. Together, we’re working to ensure Palau is better prepared for weather-related shocks + disasters.

Palauan independence stands as a testament to our resilience and unity. As we honor our past, let’s look forward with hope, continuing to build a future of progress and sustainability for all Palauans 🇵🇼. #PalauanPride #Independence #FutureForward

In the Western Pacific, 3 of 5 people live in cities and 100% of Pacific islanders live in vulnerable coastal areas threatened by the #ClimateCrisis. Learn how cities and islands respond to climate change and health challenges: bit.ly/3TPdb8V

Honoured to attend the 80th anniversary ceremony of the Battle of Peleliu, paying tribute to those who gave their lives for a better world. Heartfelt thanks to 🇵🇼 President @Surangeljr, Governor Roberts, and Health Minister @GJUherbelau for including me in this poignant event.

Join us as we celebrate digitalization of #Pacific #customs & #trade and hear from Heads of Customs for an insightful session 🗓️ Tuesday, Sept 17, 2024 🕚 11 am Fiji Time To register, click here: forms.gle/Bq1JrfxCVUbAsU…   or scan the barcode in the flyer to get the webinar link

Productive discussions of SE Charles Jose with Palau President H.E. @Surangeljr to promote🇵🇭and🇵🇼to deepen 🤝 on priority areas: #ClimateChange🌀, #RuleOfLaw ⚖, and people-to-people ties that bind the two countries @PalauGovernment #PIFLM53 #DFAForgingAhead

Hear from #EMTeams on how they're now ready to deploy ➡️ bit.ly/3VsQqrn

#SIDS' pathway for economic transformation in focus at #UNIDO, #Palau and OACPS joint event! Join us to discuss #partnership and innovative #FinancialSolutions!

📌 If you are at #SIDS4 next week, join us for 2️⃣ side-events! We will be part of the panels discussing the #BBNJ Treaty ratification & implementation for #SIDS and building bridges among #IndigenousPeople, scientists and policy-makers.

In 2015, Palau prohibited commercial fishing in 80% of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), an area larger than California.