Republic of Palau Enabling Activity to Prepare its First National Communication and National Implementation Strategy in Response to its Obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

The project enables the Republic of Palau to prepare its first national communication to the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the UN Frameworks Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The components of the project consist of: (a) an inventory of greenhouse gases following the guidelines adopted by the CoP; (b) an assessment of potential impacts of climate change in the Republic of Palau; (c) an analysis of potential measures to abate the increase in greenhouse gas emissions in the Republic of Palau and to adapt to climate change; (d) preparation of a national action plan to address climate change and its adverse impacts; and (e) preparation of the first national communication of the Republic of Palau to the CoP. Beside the preparation of the national communication, the project is expected to enhance general awareness and knowledge on climate change related issues in the Republic of Palau, and to strengthen the dialogue, information exchange and cooperation among all the relevant stakeholders including governmental, non governmental, academic, and private sectors. Government of Palau's in-kind contribution of US$50,000.00.