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Palau Climate Change Policy.

Country/Territory
Palau
Document type
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Palau Climate Change Policy for Climate and Disaster Resilient Low Emissions Development.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Biodiversity Capacity building Climate change Coastal zone management Community management Cultural heritage Disasters Ecosystem preservation Education EIA Emissions Energy conservation/energy production Environmental security Environmental standards Erosion Financing Gender Governance Integrated management Marine area Policy/planning Precautionary principle Public health Recycling/reuse Research Risk assessment/management Social protection Special fund Sustainable development Tourism Waste management Fish products Food security
Geographical area
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Climate Change Policy is a national policy with a cross-sectoral approach at community, state, national and international levels. The timeframe of the Palau Climate Change Policy and Action Plan for Climate & Disaster Resilient Low Emission Development is 5 years between 2015 and 2020. The main objective of this Policy is to build the resilience of Palau to climate change and disasters by (i) enhancing adaptation and resilience to the expected impacts of global climate change across all sectors, (ii) improving Palau’s ability to manage unexpected disasters and minimize disaster risk, and (iii) mitigating global climate change through low carbon emission development, energy efficiency, protection of carbon sinks, and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Full text
English
Website
www.pacificclimatechange.net