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News 07 October 2024

Samoa Launches its Fourth National State of Environment Report and National Environment Sector Plan

A significant step was made by Samoa to address the nations pressing environmental challenges for a sustainable future with the launch of two milestone documents.

News 13 September 2022

Workshop Prioritizes Invasive Weed Targets for Natural Enemies in Samoa

n Wednesday, 17th of August 2022, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) hosted a national workshop to prioritize invasive weeds that can be targeted by natural enemies to help increase climate resilience in Samoa.

News 13 September 2022

Apolima Island Could Provide Model for Rat Free Pacific

Apolima Island could provide a model for rat eradication efforts across the Pacific, according to Mr. Seumaloisalafai Afele Faiilagi, Assistant Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE).

News 13 September 2022

Natural Enemy to control invasive Koster’s curse found in Samoa

There was much excitement for Samoa’s newly launched Natural Enemies – Natural Solutions (NENS) project, with the discovery last week of a new natural enemy (biological control agent) already within Samoa’s borders.

News 13 September 2022

Workshop focused on Reviewing Water Sanitation Policy

The Water and Sanitation Sector conducted a Validation Workshop for the Review and Update of the National Sanitation Policy aims for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Sector to enhance access to improved sanitation, strengthen regulatory framework (legal & policy) a

News 14 April 2022

Pacific Countries Lament Threat Of Catastrophic Weather Events, Amplify Call For Urgent Actions

11 March 2022 - The findings of the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) point to a “bleak future” for the Pacific, where people who have the least to contribute to the causes of climate change, live in fear of “catastrophic and extreme weather events.”

Main image: Stockpile of used oil containers at the Samoa Recycling and Waste Management Association compound.

News 14 April 2022

Development Of Samoa National Used Oil Management Plan Underway

8 March 2022, Apia – The safe and effective management of used oils or commonly known as waste oils – from the collecting, transporting, storing, and disposal – was under the spotlight during the first stakeholder consultation on a National Used Oil Management Plan for Samoa on Tuesday.

News 14 April 2022

Training Helps Samoa To Make Sustainable Development A Priority On Tourism Agenda

06 March 2022 - Public servants in various Government ministries in Samoa have been equipped with new knowledge on sustainable development and planning, and a renewed appreciation of their roles in making this a priority in the development of the nation’s tourism industry.