Noah Idechong

Noah Idechong is an environmental activist from Palau, and former chief of Palau's Governmental Division of Marine Resources, where he helped draft the Island's first marine conservation legislation in 1997. Having linked marine science, fisheries, and political reform in Palau, he was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1995 for his efforts in marine conservation. Idechong helped found the Palau Conservation Society, which spearheaded revivals in traditional conservation, now proven as effective management measures in the Micronesia region.

Noah Terteruich Idechong
Idechong picture on the wall, third from right
Speaker of the House of Delegates of Palau
In office 15 January 2009 – November 2012
Preceded by	Antonio Bells
Succeeded by	Sabino Anastacio
Personal details
Born	Ngiwal, Republic of Palau
Spouse	Teory S. Idechong
Parents	Idechong Wasai (father) Ngertaoch R. Wasai (mother)
Alma mater	Hawaii Pacific College[1]
Occupation	Environmentalist, Marine Biologist, Congressman, and Fisherman
Known for	Member/Speaker of the House of Delegates of Palau One of Time Magazine's Top 10 Heroes For The Planet in their Earth Day issue (2000)

He later served as a member of the House of Delegates of Palau for the State of Ngiwal since the 2000 elections,[1] helping to enact progressive, conservation-oriented public programs, such as the Protected Areas Network, the Micronesia Challenge, and the word's first Shark Sanctuary.[2] He served as the speaker of the House of Delegates of Palau from 15 January 2009 to November 2012.[3]