In order to maintain Palau’s undeniable natural beauty – characterised by verdant mangroves, a multitude of endemic plants, and powerful waterfalls – the island endeavours to maintain sustainable tourism built around an eco-conscious attitude and unwavering commitment to conservation.
Such sentiments are reflected in the Palau Pledge that must be signed by visitors before they enter the country, in which they promise to act in an ecologically and culturally responsible way.
Palau is the first nation on the planet to implement such a law to protect its diverse ecosystems and called upon children from across the islands to draft the pledge, thus putting future generations at the forefront of the sustainable tourism revolution.
In January 2020, Palau also banned the use of sunscreens classed as reef-toxic. This was put in place to protect some of the archipelago’s most sacred spaces such as Jellyfish Lake and the Milky Way, safeguarding Palau’s diverse ecosystem and its position as a pillar of the nation’s tourism industry.
In order to ensure travellers are protected from the sun whilst protecting the islands’ most vulnerable environments, visitors can use mineral sunscreens that do not contain harmful ingredients.
