Mapping Palau's Private Sector  Survey

Palau, like any other small island state in the Pacific region, is vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change and disasters. The direct impacts are likely to involve high tides, coastal erosion, sea-level rise, increase in drought and storm activity, increase in sea-surface temperature and coral bleaching, all of which are related to climate change.

Due to these challenges faced by Palau's private sector, the EU-funded PACRES Project is supporting the Palau Chamber of Commerce (PCC) to conduct a mapping of private sector activities relevant to climate change adaptation and mitigation.

This survey aims to collect baseline information that can assist PCC and the Government of Palau with strategic planning and resourcing activities related to resilient development for the private sector.

Please answer all questions. Completing the questionnaire honestly and with as much detail as possible will allow us to work together in building climate resilience. Completed questionnaires will be confidential and will not be shared beyond the project team and our trusted third-party consultant.

1.Business contact details(Required.)

Primary contact (person filling this form)

Business name

Island

Village

Email Address

Phone Number

3.Is your business registered with the Palau Chamber of Commerce?

Yes

Climate Change Impacts

4.Do you think climate change impacts will affect your business?

Yes

If yes, which climate impacts? (e.g. sea level rise, rising temperatures, drought, rain, storms etc)

5.What are your key concerns with regards to climate change impacts?

6.Has climate change damaged your business' property and assets?

Yes

If yes, please explain the damage and the approximate cost to repair damages.

7.Has climate change impacted your ability to source goods and services?

Yes

Please explain.

8.Has climate change impacted the availability of raw materials, natural resources or other sources of income for your business?

Yes

If yes, please explain.

9.Does your business have the capacity to respond to climate change impacts?

Yes

Please explain.

Climate Change Mitigation

10.What mitigation (carbon emission reducing) activities are you currently undertaking? (this may include solar power, e-vehicles, energy efficiency etc.)

11.What is the approximate value of the investment in this activity?

12.What mitigation actions do you have in existing plans but are not yet implemented?

13.What is the approximate anticipated cost of this (if known)?

14.What are some effective mitigation activities that you are aware of but are not part of your existing plans?

15.What is the approximate anticipated cost of this (if known)?

16.Has your business accessed climate mitigation funding?

Yes

Please explain.

Climate Change Adaptation

17.What adaptation (building resilience and preparations) activities are you currently undertaking? (this may include strengthening infrastructure, diversifying investments, putting coastal protections in place, water management etc.)

18.What is the approximate value of the investment in this activity?

19.What adaptation actions do you have in existing plans but are not yet implemented?

20.What is the approximate anticipated cost of this (if known)?

21.What are some effective adaptation activities that you are aware of but are not part of your existing plans?

22.What is the approximate anticipated cost of this (if known)?

23.Has your business accessed climate adaptation funding?

Yes

Please explain.

24.Is there anything else you would like to add?