Iosua Satomai, Author at MNRE

Apolima Island Could Provide Model for Rat Free Pacific

On August 25, 2022 by Iosua Satomai

Apolima Island could provide a model for rat eradication efforts across the Pacific, according to Mr. Seumaloisalafai Afele Faiilagi, Assistant Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE). “Apolima Island could become a model for eradicating rats on…

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Workshop Prioritizes Invasive Weed Targets for Natural Enemies in Samoa

On August 18, 2022 by Iosua Satomai

On Wednesday, 17th of August 2022, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) hosted a national workshop to prioritize invasive weeds that can be targeted by natural enemies to help increase climate resilience in Samoa. Natural Enemies – Natural Solutions (NENS)…

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Papauta joins the Biogas alliance

On February 25, 2022 by Iosua Satomai

The MNRE is appreciative of the exsisting and continuous partnership with our communities. Jointly, we have pioneered many renewable energy and energy efficiency programs and today marks another great milestone for us as we official launch this community based biogas system. This…

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Training on Report Writing

On February 18, 2022 by Iosua Satomai

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in collaboration with Oloamanu Center of Professional Development conducted a 5 days training on Report Writing from the 14th – 18th February 2022. The learning outcomes for the training were; * define report writing *…

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Project Management Training

On November 12, 2021 by Iosua Satomai

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in collaboration with Oloamanu Centre of Professional Development, conducted a 5days training on Project Management from the 8th – 12th November 2021. The learning outcomes for the training were; * What is Project Management? *…

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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2021 CLIMATE ACTION DAY

On November 9, 2021 by Iosua Satomai

Last week, the Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (MNRE) Climate Change and GEF Division in partnership with UNDP, is the Executing Agency under the Economy-Wide Adaptation to Climate Change (EWACC) celebrated as part of the National Environmental Week 2021, the achievements…

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Samoa to remain in seat on COP Bureau

On November 9, 2021 by Iosua Satomai

Samoa has been renominated to represent the Alliance of Small Islands Sates on the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Bureau is responsible for advising the President of the COP and…

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THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF VAISALA BIOGAS SYSTEM

On October 14, 2021 by Iosua Satomai

The Ministry through its IMPRESS Project officially launched one of its 5 Community Biogas System Pilot Program at Vaisala Savai’i, on 14th October 2021. The launching event marks a third milestone for successful development of Biogas system by the IMPRESS Project within…

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SAMOA 2nd NDC Road Map and Investment Plan VALIDATION WORKSHOP

On August 17, 2021 by Iosua Satomai

The Ministry through its Renewable Energy Division had completed its final validation workshop on Samoa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Implementation Road Map and Investment Plan workshop on Tuesday 17th August 2021 at Taumeasina Resort. The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate…

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CDCRM REVIEW WORKSHOP

On June 24, 2021 by Iosua Satomai

The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) conducted its annual review of the Community Disaster and Climate Risk Management (CDCRM) Program at Taumeasina Island Resort. The objective of the review was to revisit and…

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