Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Pacific Islands Renewable Energy Project (PIREP)
Publication Year:
2005
Publication Place
Apia, Samoa
Physical Description:
xiv, 48 p. : figs., tables ; 29 cm
Call Number
333.79415966 WAD [EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
28538
Legacy PEIN ID:
68485
General Notes
Available online|This report is based on data gathered by a PIREP team consisting of Gregorio Decherong, Regis Akataya and Herbert Wade
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Energy development - Palau
Energy sources, Renewable - Palau
Energy research - Palau
Conservation of energy resources - Palau
Conservation of natural resources - Palau
Energy consumption - Climate factors - Palau
Abstract
Palau lias an equatorial, marine environment. No cyclones have been recorded though near passages are not unusual when high waves can be a problem. Palau has a strong program for preserving the environment, particularly that of the major tourist attractions including the Rock Islands and the reefs where some of the best diving in the world is found. Marine biodiversity is high and land biodiversity moderate. Strict USA regulations for water and air pollution have been adopted and despite the dense population, environmental quality is generally good though waste management is a problem with some 6500 tonnes of urban waste generated annually. There is a sewer system on Koror but the sewage is dumped beyond the reef without treatment.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Pacific Islands Renewable Energy Project (PIREP)
Publication Year:
2005
Publication Place
Apia, Samoa
Physical Description:
xiv, 48 p. : figs., tables ; 29 cm
Call Number
333.79415966 WAD [EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
28538
Legacy PEIN ID:
68485
General Notes
Available online|This report is based on data gathered by a PIREP team consisting of Gregorio Decherong, Regis Akataya and Herbert Wade
Record Created: 17-Nov-2005
Record Modified: 20-Sep-2022