January 27, 2021
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Surangel Whipps Jr. was sworn in as president of Palau on 21 January, and said he will continue the nation’s signature policy – the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). In his inaugural address last week, Whipps said he considers the famed marine sanctuary as one of the world’s most aggressive environmental initiatives. “The PNMS has inspired conservation leaders around the world, and set a standard to which all ocean states should aspire...
