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First Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) and Disaster Recovery Framework (DRF) Workshop conducted for the Water and Sanitation Sector

On the 15-18th May 2018, a Post Disaster Needs Assessment and Disaster Recovery Framework Workshop was conducted for all Implementing Agencies and Stakeholders of the Water and Sanitation sector at the DBS Building, Level 6 Conference Room with more than …
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LAND AND SOIL WEEK 2018

INTRODUCTION The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) is commemorating, for the first time ever, its ‘LAND AND SOIL’ week with particular emphasis and focus on the importance of SOILS as a natural resource in supporting life and its …
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Ministers Advisory Committee Site Inspection

The Ministers Advisory Committee concluded with its site inspection for the islands of Upolu and Savaii. The purpose of this site inspection is to assess all sites and environmental concerns raised by the Advisory committee members. Keep in mind, the …
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Access and Benefit Sharing Consultations in Samoa

The Ministry through the Division of Environment and Conservation (DEC) had concluded with its consultation programs within communities around Samoa for the past 3 weeks in regards to “Access and Benefit Sharing”. This is derived from Samoa’s agreement on the …
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National Logistic Unit Workshop

The Disaster Management Office (DMO) and World Foods Program (WFP) officially started with its National Logistic Unit Workshop on 9th to 10th May 2018. The workshop aimed to: 1) Develop capacity of each agencies in regards to National Logistic Unit …
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Small Grants Program

The government of Samoa attaches great importance to durable, genuine partnerships and therefore has invested heavily to work with the UN agencies including the UNDP Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) to support national capacities and efforts to …
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SAMOA RATIFIES THE KIGALI AMENDMENT TO PHASE-DOWN HYDROFLUOROCARBONS (HFCs) WHICH ARE HIGHLY POTENT SYNTHETIC GREENHOUSE GASES

Samoa has become the 30th Party to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the Ozone Layer. The ratification signifies Samoa’s firm commitment to saving Planet Earth not only from ozone depletion but also from …
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment with its supporting partners will facilitate a consultation programme initiated by the Prime Minister –Afioga Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, for Selected Colleges in Samoa on 28th March 2017 (EFKS Hall Sogi, 9am) to discuss …
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Ridge to Reef Inception Workshop

This new project will progress for 4 years from 2017 – 2020 with the budget of USD 200,000 funded by GEF. It is to be implemented by the Ministry with the support of its relevant stakeholders, partners and programs/projects. The focus of this project will be with Fagalii River as this is one of the main watershed catchments for water resources in Samoa; with the aim to protect the watersheds of Fagalii and assist the communities with sustainable developments for …
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CLOSING OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2017

The National Environment Week 2017, launched on Monday 30 October 2017 will come to an end today, with an official closing ceremony and tree planting activity at the Malololelei Reserve. The tree planting event is held at one of the most critical areas of upland forests which the Ministry is trying to preserve. The area was formerly part of the Catholic Church lands taken by Government for public benefit, in efforts to preserve steep slopes, critical habitats, and water sources …
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IMPRESS Project

As officials gather in Bonn for the annual COP climate talks, the Government of Samoa and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today officially launched a multi-million dollar project (dubbed “IMPRESS” – “Improving the Performance and Reliability of Renewable Energy Power System in Samoa”) to enhance sustainable and cost-effective energy production in the Small Island Developing State. The project is set to support national efforts towards achieving 100% renewable energy electricity generation by 2025, while also contributing to improved energy …
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Official Opening

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WEEK – PRESS RELEASE ‘HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, HEALTHY PEOPLE’ is the theme of the National Environment Week for the Government and its partners, as we officially open the week long commemoration today! This year marks the 28th year since Samoa established this event, to promote environment conservation and bring into the national forum critical environmental issues, important to our well being and sustainable national development. The National Environment Week will be launched today by the Minister of Natural Resources …
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