“Planting native trees is our natural, cultural and cost-free pharmacy,” said Jodean Remengesau, highlighting how traditional knowledge embedded in Palauan plant names reflects both food and medicinal uses. Remengesau, director of the Palau Bureau of Agriculture, said many native and locally grown trees in Palau serve dual purposes, providing both nutrition and natural remedies — an approach she says can strengthen food security and climate resilience.
