Palau Protected Areas Network (PAN): a Leading Example in Sustainably Financing Conservation Efforts!

Bright Spot on Palau!

In 2003, Palau established a Protected Areas Network (PAN) and Green Fee, a successful approach to integrating conservation efforts with sustainable financing.

The Palau PAN model demonstrates a highly coordinated and multilevel collaboration that enables local communities to manage their protected areas sustainably while also benefitting from national goals and initiatives.