Samoa Releases Plan to Fully Protect 30% and Sustainably Manage 100% of Ocean by 2030 – Created by and for the people of Samoa, the Marine Spatial Plan safeguards its 120,000 square kilometer EEZ to bolster ocean health and support sustainable economic development, October 24, 2024
Today, Samoa has taken a bold step to protect its ocean! Samoa is one of the first Pacific Island countries to release its Marine Spatial Plan, committing to fully protect 30% and sustainably manage 100% of Samoa’s ocean. Created by and for the people of Samoa, the...
MNRE Hosts Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Tree Planting and Carbon Offset Program, October 24, 2024 – Vailima Botanical Garden.
“Successful CHOGM Tree Planting and Carbon Offset Event at Vailima Botanical Garden” The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the CHOGM Tree Planting and Carbon Offset Program held at the Vailima...
Mangrove restoration initiatives have commenced at Saleimoa in preparation for the upcoming launch of ‘King Charles III Mangrove Marine Sanctuary – October 3, 2024
The 3rd of October marked a significant milestone towards the establishment of the “King Charles III Mangrove Marine Sanctuary” at Nono’a, Saleimoa Village. The day was dedicated to two of the project's core activities—setting up a mangrove nursery and delivering...
Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Multi hazard Disaster and Emergency Response Plan in-House Training for Hotels, 1st – 4th October, 2024
Exciting News! The Ministry through its Disaster Management Office - Samoa and in partnership with Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority facilitated a comprehensive training session on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Multihazard Disaster and...
Inception and Project Design Workshop of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)-8 Samoa Biodiversity Project – October 3, 2024
The Ministry through its Forestry Division (FRD) and Division of Environment and Conservation (DEC), in collaboration with the Food Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) conducted an Inception and Project Design Workshop for the Global Environment...
Pacific Small Islands Developing States COP 29 Preparatory Meeting
The Honorable Minister for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Afioga Toeolesulusulu Cedric Salesa Pōsē Schuster, ACEO for Renewable Energy Division - Vainalepa Toiata Uili and Acting ACEO for Climate Change, Bernie Amosa are currently in Fiji to join...
Mangrove Marine Sanctuary in Samoa as HM King Charles III CHOGM Legacy, September 27, 2024
Exciting news! The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), in partnership with Rotary International and Rotary Club of Apia will launch the new Mangrove Marine Sanctuary initiative at the village of Nono’a, Saleimoa as a legacy for CHOGM! Dr. Christopher...
Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Multihazard Disaster and Emergency Response Plan in-House Training.
The Ministry through its Disaster Management Office - Samoa facilitated a comprehensive training session on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Multihazard Disaster and Emergency Response Plan to ensure the safety of all during the meeting. The...
Miss Samoa Contestants Visited the National Emergency Operation Center (DMO – Samoa) and Waste Management and Pollution Control Division – September 3, 2024.
Miss Samoa Contestants Visited the National Emergency Operation Center (Disaster Management Office - Samoa) and Waste Management and Pollution Control Division - September 3, 2024. The Ministry had the opportunity to host the beautiful Miss Samoa and Miss Pacific...

