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Palau’s New Mandatory Eco-Pledge is the First of Its Kind | National Geographic


what does a pristine island nation do to
protect the environment when its primary
economic driver is tourism Palau a
nation of small islands in the western
Pacific Ocean is making big waves when
it comes to sustainability the nation is
the first in the world to launch an
eco-tourism pledge that is required upon
entry the passport stamp reads children
of Palau I take this pledge as your
guest to preserve and protect your
beautiful and unique island home I vowed
to tread lightly act kindly and explore
mindfully I shall not take what is not
given
I shall not harm what does not harm me
the only footprints I shall leave are
those that will wash away now what if
every country required such a pledge to
protect its environment and culture for
future generations [Music]
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