The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has successfully completed three weeks of district prioritisation consultations under the Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme – Coastal Resilience Samoa (BGI-IP CRS) Project, concluding with Falealili 1 & 2 District on 27 August 2026.
The consultations were conducted to support the project’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey and gather valuable community perspectives on coastal resilience, environmental conservation, and sustainable natural resource management. Representatives from participating villages shared their local knowledge, priorities, and perspectives, helping to identify and prioritize Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and community-led actions that respond to local environmental and climate challenges.
With the completion of the Falealili 1 & 2 consultation, MNRE has successfully concluded the pre-KAP consultations across all nine selected districts, providing an important foundation for the implementation of the project. The information gathered will help inform evidence-based planning and ensure that project activities are responsive to community needs and priorities.
MNRE extends its sincere appreciation to all nine districts and the community members who participated in and contributed to the consultations. Your time, local knowledge, and perspectives have been invaluable in helping shape a project that is responsive to the needs and priorities of Samoa’s communities.
The BGI-IP Coastal Resilience Samoa Project is implemented by MNRE in partnership with the UNDP, with funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).