AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPalau’s Ocean Youth: The 20th Palau Pledge Dive Camp blended scuba training with traditional navigation, sustainable food practices and marine conservation, helping young people connect cultural heritage with caring for the ocean. Marine Monitoring: Palau’s first two Spotter buoys, deployed in Ngarchelong and Koror lagoons, now provide public data on waves, pressure and sea temperatures. Worker Protection: Palau remains Tier 2 in the U.S. trafficking report. Victim identification and assistance improved, but no traffickers were prosecuted or convicted for a third straight year, and victims still lack a dedicated shelter. Women’s Leadership: A Pacific-wide call to make room for women in politics highlights a stark gap: women hold under 8% of parliamentary seats, despite women’s recognized traditional authority in Palau. Public-Interest Journalism: Pacific journalists, including those in Palau, can apply for one of six US$2,500 grants to investigate corruption and accountability.
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