Palau and the Palau Pledge

The video introduces Palau, a beautiful island nation in the Pacific, highlighting its rich natural environment and the challenges it faces due to climate change. It discusses the impact of tourism on the environment and the introduction of the Palau Pledge, an initiative requiring visitors to commit to protecting the island's ecosystem. The pledge aims to educate tourists on sustainable practices and encourage them to respect Palau's unique heritage and environment.

What is the population of Palau?

• 10,000

• 40,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

What is one of the main threats to Palau's environment?

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Climate change

• Overfishing

How do plastics affect Palau?

• They drift in from afar and pollute beaches

• They are recycled locally

• They improve soil quality

• They are used for construction

What must visitors do upon arriving in Palau?

• Pay a fee

• Sign an environmental pledge

• Take a guided tour

• Attend a cultural show

What is the purpose of the Palau Pledge?

• To encourage fishing

• To promote tourism

• To increase government revenue

• To preserve and respect Palau's environment and culture

What is the main message passed down through Palauan traditional chants?

• We borrow the land from our children

• The land is a gift from the gods

• We inherit the land from our ancestors

• The land belongs to everyone

What is the first vow in the Palau Pledge?

• To take only memories

• To tread lightly

• To act kindly

• To explore mindfully

What does the pledge say about taking things?

• Take only what is needed

• Take only pictures

• Take nothing that is not given

• Take everything as a souvenir

What is the intended impact of the Palau Pledge on visitors after they return home?

• To encourage others to visit Palau

• To donate to Palau's government

• To share and practice the pledge in their own communities

• To forget about Palau

What is the only type of footprint the pledge allows?

• Permanent footprints

• Carbon footprint

• Digital footprints

• Footprints that will wash away