The Bureau of Environment is responsible in the protection of Palau’s natural environment, conservation of our precious resources, and promotion of sustainable development through regulatory oversight and enforcement.
• Conserve biodiversity, maintain critical ecosystem functions, and sustain cultural and natural resources through a network of protected areas with representation of key areas defined by science and traditional knowledge.
• Arm State Programs with relevant/appropriate tools to further enhance effectiveness of protected areas
• Promote research and management of key indicator species
• Promote protection of endangered species through collaboration with key partners
• Control and if possible, eradicate Palau’s priority invasive species through collaboration with NISC and other relevant MAFE Divisions and/or NGO’s
• National Invasive Species Council Office Secretariat
• Coordinate the Protected Areas Network Office
• Improve the understanding, use, management, and protection of natural resources.
• Protect land and water through reforestation and rehabilitation actions.
• Promote Best Practices and integrated management approaches.
• Mainstream biodiversity, food production, and natural resource concepts into land and seascape planning.
MEET OUR STAFF
BOE Administration
Ilima Kloulchad - Director
Shannon Oseked - Administrative Officer
Division of Protected Areas and Species
Duke Kodong Gibson - Acting Chief/ PAN Capacity Development Officer
Lei Rengulbai - National Invasive Species Coordinator
Melvira Kyarii Kazuma - PAN Coordinator
Imedechong Sato - Micronesian Challenge Project Coordinator
Alomar Osima - NBSAP Coordinator
Leah Tudor Ngiratiou - National Invasive Species Coordinator Assistant
Jerica Davis - PAN Communications Officer
Division of Forest, Land, and Water Management
Larry Mamis - Chief
Eluil Swanson - State Forester
Omekrael Sadang - Forester II
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