𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 (𝐆𝐀𝐂𝐌𝐎) 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 – 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and KVAConsult, successfully conducted a GACMO Refresher Training Programme at Tanoa Hotel, Apia, from Thursday 22 – Friday 23 January 2025.

GACMO, is a key analytical tool used to support national climate change mitigation planning and reporting. The training aimed to refresh and strengthen participants’ understanding of the GACMO 8-Step Methodology, with a strong emphasis on practical application.

The key objectives of the training were to:

Refresh participants’ knowledge of the GACMO 8-step methodology

Build practical skills in updating baseline data and mitigation scenarios

Strengthen capacity in Marginal Abatement Cost (MAC) curve analysis and interpretation

Ensure alignment of GACMO outputs with Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) requirements and Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) tracking

Participants included representatives from MNRE, Electric Power Corporation (EPC), Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure (MWTI), Land Transport Authority (LTA), Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF), Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL), Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS), and other relevant sector stakeholders. This multi-sectoral participation reflects Samoa’s collective commitment to advancing coordinated and data-driven climate action.

The training programme represents an important step towards strengthening national technical capacity and enhancing Samoa’s ability to implement effective, evidence-based mitigation strategies in support of its climate commitments.