{"id":8478,"date":"2026-09-01T20:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T20:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=8478"},"modified":"2026-09-06T20:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T20:31:53","slug":"national-environment-sector-advisory-committee-nesac-conducts-site-visit-to-mnre-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=8478","title":{"rendered":"NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT SECTOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NESAC) CONDUCTS SITE VISIT TO MNRE PROJECTS"},"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;-63px|auto||auto||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][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 National Environment Sector Advisory Committee (NESAC) conducted a site visit to key environmental projects and facilities in Savaii from 24-26 August, 2026.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The visit provided Committee members with the opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the implementation of environmental initiatives led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), while strengthening their understanding of the Ministry&#8217;s work across climate resilience, waste management, environmental education, and geospatial services.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">\u00a0The sites visited included:<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Savai&#8217;i Emergency Operations Center \u2013 Maota<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Spring Pool Rehabilitation Project \u2013 Foailuga<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Solar Lights \u2013 Auala<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Masamasa National Park \u2013 Masamasa<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Vaiaata Landfill \u2013 Vaiaata<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Satuipatea Seawall \u2013 Satuipatea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The site visit forms part of NESAC&#8217;s role in providing strategic advice and guidance on the implementation of the National Environment Sector Plan (NESP). Through these visits, Committee members are able to observe progress on key environmental initiatives, strengthen collaboration with implementing divisions, and support informed decision-making for the sustainable management of Samoa&#8217;s environment.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Ministry acknowledges 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\/SPREP.PROE?__cft__[0]=AZjv-7uwRiEGG4my0oxQoNL_RgFULP4FI9oGvs3v6jgbWOiwxNJsET3qbIjLbWlHGP0mvdHFqzUkvPLsjIHwsOtcSvP2SReRjMq7hxRD4vo_ApRwcopi2f_HPyoz7Re0OdF53DdEaQE&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span>SPREP<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> through the Samoa GEF OFP Grant for making this site visit possible and the participation of our stakeholders and we look forward to continue our good working relationship throughout the years.<\/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 National Environment Sector Advisory Committee (NESAC) conducted a site visit to key environmental projects and facilities in Savaii from 24-26 August, 2026. 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