Environment of Palau

Palau is to the north of Australia and to the southeast of the Philippines.

The environment of Palau consists of a number of islands in the western Pacific Ocean.

Main article: Palau

Biota

The avifauna of Palau includes a total of 149 species, of which 10 are endemic, three have been introduced by humans, and 17 are rare or accidental. Three species are globally threatened.

See also: List of birds of Palau

Climate

Further information: Climate change in the Pacific Islands

The Palau government are concerned about the effects of climate change on the island nation. In 2008 Palau requested that the UN Security Council consider protection against rising sea levels due to climate change.[1]

Tommy Remengesau, the president of Palau, has said:[2]

Palau has lost at least one third of its coral reefs due to climate change related weather patterns. We also lost most of our agricultural production due to drought and extreme high tides. These are not theoretical, scientific losses -- they are the losses of our resources and our livelihoods.... For island states, time is not running out. It has run out. And our path may very well be the window to your own future and the future of our planet.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Palau

Palau consists of eight principal islands and more than 250 smaller ones lying roughly 500 miles southeast of the Philippines. The islands of Palau constitute part of the Caroline Islands chain.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Palau seeks Security Council protection on climate change". Global Dashboard. 16 February 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Palau president challenges Hawai'i to take action against global warming". Hawaii Independent. 14 October 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2022.


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