𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐄: 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

With the successful conclusion of Day 5: Climate Action Day, the final day of National Environment Week 2026 brought together innovation, youth leadership, and collective action towards a more climate resilient Samoa.

The day began at Fagalii Airport with the official launching of key Meteorology Services initiatives, including the MET Service AWS Aviation Station, followed by additional launches at the Meteorology Services Compound in Mulinuu under the ClimSA and GCF projects. These advancements mark an important step in strengthening Samoa’s weather monitoring systems and climate resilience efforts.

The celebrations continued with the Meteorology Services Exhibition Day, where students and members of the public explored historical meteorological artefacts, weather instruments, forecasting technologies, satellite systems, and interactive demonstrations showcasing Samoa’s evolving climate and weather services.

The evening shifted focus to empowering the next generation through the Youth and Climate Action Program at the Robert Louis Stevenson School Museum, Vailima. Highlights of the program included the launch of the Tuutuu Laau Faamanuiti Environment Youth Engagement Framework and the National Adaptation Plan, reaffirming Samoa’s commitment to strengthening youth participation and climate resilience efforts. The program also featured certificate presentations, youth reflections, and the unveiling of the Samoa Environment Youth Engagement Program Theme Song, reinforcing the vital role of young people in shaping Samoa’s environmental future.

The day concluded with the National Friends of the Environment Awards and the Official Closing Ceremony, celebrating outstanding environmental contributions and reflecting on a meaningful week of activities, partnerships, and shared commitment toward protecting Samoa’s environment for future generations.

Thank you to all partners, stakeholders, schools, youth groups, and community members who joined and supported National Environment Week 2026. Together, we continue acting locally for local and global impact.