Palau is an archipelago of over 500 islands, part of the Micronesia region in the western Pacific Ocean. Koror Island is home to the former capital, also named Koror, and is the islands’ commercial center. The larger Babeldaob has the present capital, Ngerulmud, plus mountains and sandy beaches on its east coast. In its north, ancient basalt monoliths known as Badrulchau lie in grassy fields surrounded by palm trees.
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License ID: 1723212388 Aerial view of National Capitol Building at Ngerulmud - Palau, western Pacific.
Member since: 2015
Capital
Ngerulmud
Population (2015)
18,001
GNI Per Capita (2016)
$16,515.4
Emissions Per Capita (2014)
135.448 tons
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National Climate Vulnerability Level and actions
0
Average
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Adaptation:
The Palau Climate Change Policy, establishes institutional and policy frameworks for climate change adaptation and risk reduction and management.
Reduce GHG emissions by 22% (in relation to GHG emissions BAU levels (2005)) by 2025 conditional to external support in sectors of Energy (electricity generation), transport and waste sectors.
Adaptation:
The Palau Climate Change Policy, establishes institutional and policy frameworks for climate change adaptation and risk reduction and management.
