{"id":7595,"date":"2026-07-07T02:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T02:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=7595"},"modified":"2026-08-05T02:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T02:56:00","slug":"strengthening-disaster-risk-management-through-capacity-building-july-7-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=7595","title":{"rendered":"STRENGTHENING DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING &#8211; JULY 7, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-60px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span>The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), through its <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DMOSamoa?__cft__[0]=AZbziXjiwQ4tTWZ0tEqNk1YHT7iKuZZEmurD7AWhQ81wBJSwcSEkh7M3IERWT1CL23ZWdwGxxcRQpnlZy10cyuXWs0h3fhv47h_5LFvcNMyjc1uDT8rE-xcdhAGJhbLoU5YKqs8z63-zg8d5FRR_pFpW&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span>Disaster Management Office<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> (DMO), today officially opened a three-day Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Concepts Training, reaffirming the Government of Samoa\u2019s commitment to building resilient institutions and enhancing national capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span>The training, held at Hotel Elisa from 7\u20139 July 2026, brings together disaster management focal points from government ministries and agencies. The programme is designed to strengthen participants\u2019 understanding of Samoa\u2019s disaster risk management framework and improve cross-sector coordination.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span>In her opening remarks, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of the DMO, Fesola\u2019i Faamanatu Molly Nielsen, welcomed participants and emphasized the Government\u2019s dedication to disaster resilience. She noted that the training represents a critical step in translating Samoa\u2019s disaster risk management policies into practical action by equipping agencies with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to effectively manage emergencies.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span>This initiative follows the recent launch of Samoa\u2019s Disaster Risk Management Policy 2024\u20132034, National Disaster Management Plan 2025\u20132035, and the Multi-Hazard Early Warnings for All Roadmap 2026\u20132036. Together, these frameworks establish Samoa\u2019s long-term vision for disaster risk reduction and emergency management. The DRM Concepts Training is the first of five planned competency-based programmes supporting the implementation of these national strategies.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span>Over the course of three days, participants will engage in interactive presentations, practical exercises, and group discussions covering key topics such as disaster risk governance, sector coordination, leadership during emergencies, disaster communications, response planning, recovery planning, and exercise management. These sessions will provide practical tools to strengthen decision-making, coordination, and integration of disaster risk management principles across all sectors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span>The training responds to Samoa\u2019s growing need to strengthen institutional capacity in the face of increasing risks from natural hazards, climate-related and non-climatic events. By enhancing sector-wide awareness and practical understanding, the programme aims to improve preparedness, support coordinated emergency responses, and build resilience within communities nationwide.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\u2705\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" \/><\/span>Delivered in partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Pacific Islands Emergency Management Alliance (PIEMA), with funding support from the European Union\u2019s Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific 2 project.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), through its Disaster Management Office (DMO), today officially opened a three-day Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Concepts Training, reaffirming the Government of Samoa\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":7599,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>STRENGTHENING DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING - JULY 7, 2026 - MNRE- Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=7595\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"STRENGTHENING DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING - JULY 7, 2026 - MNRE- Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), through its Disaster Management Office (DMO), today officially opened a three-day Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Concepts Training, reaffirming the Government of Samoa\u2019s [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=7595\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"MNRE- Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-07-07T02:52:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-08-05T02:56:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DISASTER.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1448\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"837\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"1 minute\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.mnre.gov.ws\\\/?p=7595#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.mnre.gov.ws\\\/?p=7595\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.mnre.gov.ws\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/85ca6ee964a8c4fd883df13c289da183\"},\"headline\":\"STRENGTHENING DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING &#8211; 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