Ol’au Palau

How often do we consider our carbon footprint when we travel? How often do we stop to reflect on our impact on the places we visit and on the people we meet?

Tourism is vital for many regions around the world, but as tourism grows, problems like pollution, exploitation of land, and destruction of the environment start to arise.

“Throughout our traditional chants, our elders have passed on that we don’t inherit the land and the water from our ancestors, we borrow them from our children.”

— CHILDREN OF PALAU

Together with the children of Palau, they developed the “Palau pledge,” a declaration that every visitor of the island must sign in the form of a passport stamp. In this declaration, the visitors must commit to leaving nothing but footprints behind. Sustainable traveling, mindful use of resources, and non-destructive behavior are some things you must pledge to when entering this beautiful island. This is the only way to ensure that the beauty of this country stays untouched while preserving the culture and ensuring that future generations will have a home.

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