{"id":7661,"date":"2026-07-16T03:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T03:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=7661"},"modified":"2026-08-05T03:33:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T03:33:27","slug":"building-capacity-for-invasive-species-emergency-response-july-16-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=7661","title":{"rendered":"BUILDING CAPACITY FOR INVASIVE SPECIES EMERGENCY RESPONSE &#8211; JULY 16, 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 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src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t72\/1\/16\/1f538.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=\"\ud83d\udd39\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf3\/1\/16\/1f539.png\" \/><\/span>The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF), today successfully commenced the Simulation exercise for the Samoa Invasive Species Emergency Response Plan (SISERP) at the Tanoa Tusitala Hotel.<\/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 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respond effectively to invasive species that threaten the country&#8217;s biodiversity, agriculture, natural environment, economy, livelihoods and public health.<\/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=\"\ud83d\udd3a\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1b\/1\/16\/1f53a.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=\"\ud83d\udd3b\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t9c\/1\/16\/1f53b.png\" \/><\/span>The simulation exercise also serves to assess the operational effectiveness of the Samoa Invasive Species Emergency Response Plan (SISERP), while reinforcing inter-agency coordination and preparedness.<\/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=\"\u2666\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t2d\/1\/16\/2666.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=\"\u2666\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t2d\/1\/16\/2666.png\" \/><\/span>In his opening remarks, Suemalo Talie Foliga, Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) for the Division of Environment and Conservation (DEC), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), highlighted the significance of the workshop in enhancing Samoa&#8217;s collective capacity to prevent, detect and respond effectively to invasive species, thereby protecting the nation&#8217;s biodiversity, agriculture, environment, economy and public health.<\/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 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Strengthening national preparedness through initiatives such as SISERP remains fundamental to protecting Samoa&#8217;s natural resources and ensuring an effective, coordinated response to future biosecurity threats.<\/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=\"\u25b6\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t40\/1\/16\/25b6.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=\"\u25b6\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t40\/1\/16\/25b6.png\" \/><\/span>Throughout the first day, the participants were taken through Interactive sessions focused on strengthening inter-agency communication and coordination, decision-making processes, escalation pathways and regulatory mechanisms, to name a few. Collaborative group exercises further enabled participants to identify strengths, challenges, opportunities and areas for improvement in Samoa&#8217;s Invasive Species Emergency Response Plan.<\/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 Simulation exercise is coordinated and financially supported through the GEF-7 Samoa IAS project currently implemented by the MNRE in close partnership with the <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\/undpsamoa?__cft__[0]=AZagkTnOSsfOW3BEybiyXVBmBqTIfm6D7KltLEDFaWRavmFXjKH88vxQijsYs6guwWXB--DSsVOjGixa9Pwu6vlhSE4uaAS0KzR7V8TN4jZElpy3GgfSWOCf1K9NWyI-Mubp5wCnOZ8BpG6I3QrdwI2PByS-1q7p-L8SjXikntbIhV-NvO3a2GKu2yE4NjOwQB4&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span>UNDP<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/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=\"\ud83d\udc4f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tfe\/1\/16\/1f44f.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=\"\ud83d\udc4f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tfe\/1\/16\/1f44f.png\" \/><\/span>The project is helping equip and empower local communities to safeguard Samoa\u2019s indigenous species, natural ecosystems and food production systems from Invasive Species.<\/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), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF), today successfully commenced the Simulation exercise for the Samoa Invasive Species Emergency [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":7663,"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-7661","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 - 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