Acknowledgements

This event is a partnership between the Ministry of Agricutlure, Fisheries, and the Environment, Republic of Palau (MAFE) and the Palau Chamber of Commerce,

as part of an effort to recognize the existing sustainability practices our businesses practice and to continue to mainstream biodiversity into the private sector.

MAFE and Chamber partnered with Belau National Museum and Palau Visitors Authority to make this event possible.

Financing for this event comes from the:

1. United Nations Micronesia Office as part of the UN Food Systems Summit

2. Global Environment Facility through the United Nations Development Programme as part of the Palau Biodiversity Project (aka GEF6 Project)

Special recognition to:

• Gift bags for the Producers were donated by the Ngiwal State Taro Forum, with donated materials inside from Globus and Palau Community College

• Canvas gift bags for Buyers and Guests and members of the public were produced as part of the MAFE GEF5 and GEF6 Projects

• Special thanks to our musicians, who produce biodiversity-friendly products too!

• Special thanks to Eco-Paradise 87.9 FM for filming today’s events and particularly Rondy Ronny for MCing

• The Biodiversity-Friendly Local Product logo was created by Hiromi Ito and donated by PICRC

• Thanks to Palau Wave Radio and Tia Belau and Island Times for helping to promote the event through radio shows and news stories

• Palasia Hotel for helping to set up this complex event and for going plastic-free today!

• Our Government and Private Sector partners who worked during Tropical Storm Rai even while offices were closed to make sure this event could happen today.

• Social media users helped elevate the profiles of Palau’s producers and the #RespectProducers campaign. By liking and sharing posts, our producers have been exposed to thousands of potential supporters!

• Members of the public who came, bought, (or even tried to come but couldn’t find parking): Thank you for showing that you #Respect Producers!

Last but not least – We would like to acknowledge the Producers for their contributions to Palau’s Economic Security and Food Security. We would not be here without your dedication to your craft and your commitment to safeguarding Palau’s biodiversity.