Palau Protected Areas Network

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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment

Ngchesar State Becomes the 5th State to Join the Investment Partnership Program (IPP) to Strengthen Conservation Financing

Ngchesar, Palau - July 16, 2026 – Ngchesar State has taken a major step forward in protecting its environment by signing onto the Investment Partnership Program (IPP) with the Protected Areas Network Fund (PANF). Governor Jackson Doktok and Ms. Brengyei Katosang, Chairperson of the PANF Board of Directors, formalized the agreement during a ceremony attended by state leaders and representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment (MAFE).

The IPP was created through collaboration between the Protected Areas Network Office (PANO), PAN Fund, PAN member states, and MAFE. The project is designed to strengthen financial sustainability while building the capacity of PAN member states to invest in long‑term conservation.

Under the program, participating states commit to an initial contribution of $25,000, followed by annual contributions of $5,000. PAN Fund matches the initial investment in full and provides matching contributions up to $25,000 per year thereafter. All funds generated through the IPP are directed toward the management of each state’s protected areas.

The agreement sets out two key goals:

• Advance pooled investment schemes by building on PAN Fund’s unrestricted reserve funds
• Expand member state investment capacity through collaboration with PAN Fund and professional advisors

This milestone marks Ngchesar’s dedication to building a sustainable future where conservation is not only a responsibility but an investment in the well‑being of its people. Through the Investment Partnership Project, Ngchesar joins a collective effort to ensure that Palau’s protected areas remain a source of pride, resilience, and prosperity for generations ahead.

⚠️OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE‼️

Please be advise that our office, the Bureau of Environment and the PAN Office will be closed tomorrow, July 09, 2026 all day.

Regular hours will resume on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

HAPPY CONSTITUTION DAY, PALAU‼️🇵🇼

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment

🌿 Welcome to the Network! 🌿
We’re excited to introduce Adolph “Speng” Demei Jr. as our new Capacity Development Officer at the PAN Office. 👏🏼

We are pleased to welcome Adolph “Speng” Demei Jr. to the team as our new PAN Capacity Development Officer.

Speng joins us with a commitment to supporting capacity building, strengthening partnerships, and advancing the goals of the Protected Areas Network (PAN). We look forward to the knowledge, dedication, and fresh perspectives he will bring to our team.

Welcome aboard, Speng! We are excited to have you with us. 🌊

Today, Pacific-Community-SPC and the Palau Community College - PCC launched Cohort 1 - Professional Certificate III in Community Fisheries Compliance program, bringing together 10 participants from across the Network and our partners.

Cohort 1 will be delivered through an initial face-to-face orientation (June 16-18, 2026) followed by time-bound online components over a span of six weeks and will conclude with a 5-day face-to-face competency-based assessment (CBA) session at the Palau Community College Continuing Education Training Room.

This milestone marks a powerful investment in capacity, equipping local officers with the skills to safeguard Palau’s marine resources, ensure sustainable practices, and protect the livelihoods that depend on our ocean. 🌊🐟

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment
Pacific-Community-SPC
Palau Community College - PCC

📣Opportunity Announcement❗️

Applications are now open for a fully funded, three-week residential program designed to empower Pacific professionals working in climate change, sustainability, and resilience.

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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment

📣 Request for Proposal:

The Protected Areas Network Fund (PANF), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment (MAFE), invites proposals to strengthen ocean-positive SMEs in Palau.

📅 Submission deadline: June 25, 2026 - 4:00PM.

📢 NOTICE‼️
The Bureau of Environment Office, including the Protected Areas Network (PAN) Office, will be closed Friday, June 5, 2026 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) for a team‑building activity.

Regular hours resume Monday, June 8, 2026.

Sulang.

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment

📢 Notice to the Public

Please be advised that the Bureau of Environment will be closed on Friday, June 5, due to a staff team-building activity.

The Bureau of Agriculture and the Bureau of Fisheries will remain open and continue regular operations during this time.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you when normal operations resume.