Ministers and officials responsible for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) around the Pacific are convening in Nadi, Fiji this week for the Inaugural Pacific Disaster Risk Reduction Ministers Meeting from the 14-16th September 2022. During the opening ceremony, the Samoa Minister of Natural…
There was much excitement for Samoa’s newly launched Natural Enemies – Natural Solutions (NENS) project, with the discovery last week of a new natural enemy (biological control agent) already within Samoa’s borders. The Koster’s curse thrips (Liothrips urichi), is an insect that…
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…
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)…
“The Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience Building (PACRES) project implementation continues to Sato’alepai Village” The implementation is led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in partnership with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Ministry of…
The Water and Sanitation Sector conducted a Validation Workshop for the Review and Update of the National Sanitation Policy aims for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Sector to enhance access to improved sanitation, strengthen regulatory framework (legal & policy) and compliance,…
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…
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 *…
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? *…
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…
