{"id":7766,"date":"2026-07-28T21:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T21:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=7766"},"modified":"2026-08-05T21:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T21:27:33","slug":"community-consultations-support-samoas-climate-loss-and-damage-mapping-intiative-july-23-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=7766","title":{"rendered":"COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS SUPPORT SAMOA&#8217;S CLIMATE LOSS AND DAMAGE MAPPING INTIATIVE &#8211; JULY 23, 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\">The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), in collaboration with the Pacific Community (SPC), is undertaking community consultations and field activities under the \u201cGeospatial Mapping of Loss and Damage Sites in Samoa Project\u201d. <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=\"\ud83c\udf0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t41\/1\/16\/1f30f.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=\"\ud83e\udd1d\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t64\/1\/16\/1f91d.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\udccd\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t2d\/1\/16\/1f4cd.png\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The initiative aims to identify and validate priority climate Loss and Damage sites across Upolu, Savai\u02bbi, Manono and Apolima, while gathering local knowledge and geospatial information on the impacts of climate change on communities, infrastructure, ecosystems and livelihoods. <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=\"\ud83c\udf31\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t69\/1\/16\/1f331.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=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tbc\/1\/16\/1f30a.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=\"\ud83c\udfe1\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t77\/1\/16\/1f3e1.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\uddfa\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tc8\/1\/16\/1f5fa.png\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Community consultations were held in Upolu on Thursday 24th July 2026 <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\udcc5\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t7e\/1\/16\/1f4c5.png\" \/><\/span>, followed by a consultation in Rural Savai\u02bbi on Monday 27th July 2026 <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\udc65\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t8b\/1\/16\/1f465.png\" \/><\/span>. An Urban Savai\u02bbi Community Consultation is scheduled for Wednesday 29th July 2026 <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=\"\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/te0\/1\/16\/1f3d9.png\" \/><\/span>, followed by field activities <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\ude99\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tee\/1\/16\/1f699.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\udccd\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t2d\/1\/16\/1f4cd.png\" \/><\/span> as part of the implementation mission and subsequent consultations with communities in Manono and Apolima <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=\"\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t8b\/1\/16\/1f3dd.png\" \/><\/span>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The project will also include further fieldwork <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=\"\ud83e\udd7e\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t9f\/1\/16\/1f97e.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\udef0\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t58\/1\/16\/1f6f0.png\" \/><\/span> and a National Stakeholder Consultation <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=\"\ud83e\udd1d\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t64\/1\/16\/1f91d.png\" \/><\/span> in the following week, bringing together relevant stakeholders to support the validation of priority Loss and Damage sites <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\udccd\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t2d\/1\/16\/1f4cd.png\" \/><\/span> and strengthen the evidence base for climate resilience planning. <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\udcca\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/taa\/1\/16\/1f4ca.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=\"\ud83c\udf3f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1e\/1\/16\/1f33f.png\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The information gathered through the consultations and field activities will contribute to the development of geospatial datasets <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\uddfa\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tc8\/1\/16\/1f5fa.png\" \/><\/span>, climate impact assessments <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\udcc8\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1\/1\/16\/1f4c8.png\" \/><\/span>, and decision-support tools <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\udee0\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb9\/1\/16\/1f6e0.png\" \/><\/span> to strengthen climate risk planning <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=\"\ud83c\udf26\ufe0f\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4f\/1\/16\/1f326.png\" \/><\/span>, inform adaptation priorities <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=\"\ud83c\udf31\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t69\/1\/16\/1f331.png\" \/><\/span>, and support Samoa\u2019s access to international Loss and Damage financing. <span class=\"html-span xexx8yu 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