Samoa’s PM called for global action to address the pressing challenges of climate change, economic instability, and debt faced by SIDS, stressing that their future is linked to global sustainability and resilience efforts
Category: Samoa
Samoa Launches its Fourth National State of Environment Report and National Environment Sector Plan
Samoa took a major step towards addressing its environmental challenges by launching key environment reports marking commitment to environmental sustainability and guiding future efforts
Samoa: From climate victims to leaders
Despite facing soaring sea levels, rising prices, and geopolitical strains, Samoa has emerged as a resilient leader in climate action, drawing global attention to its efforts and the urgent need for international support
New Seabird Species Found in Upolu, Samoa
Samoa’s native biodiversity has significantly increased with the confirmation of three new seabird species sighted on Upolu, indicating potential breeding grounds and prompting collaborative efforts for conservation
Samoa, as Chair of AOSIS, highlights human health risks at INC-3 in Nairobi
Samoa calls for urgent global action on plastic pollution, highlighting health risks and advocates for a comprehensive treaty to address environmental and health impacts, particularly on vulnerable communities
Whales and dolphins survey concluded successfully for Upolu and Savaii Islands
Samoa completes whales and dolphins survey seeking to enhance understanding, provide training, and contribute to the development of the Samoa National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan
Samoa pushes for sea-level rise protection
Samoa calls for an international framework to protect countries threatened by rising sea levels, stressing the urgency of the issue and the need to preserve maritime rights and entitlements in the face of climate change
Samoa Government wants stronger disaster awareness
On the 14th anniversary of the 2009 tsunami, Samoa’s Acting PM stressed the need for greater climate crisis awareness, urging stronger global efforts to address climate change impacts while affected families recover and relocate to safer places
Greening the 2023 International Va’a Federation World Distance Championship
The partnership to build public education and awareness of plastic pollution and the single-use plastic issue in Samoa
Satitoa village in Samoa welcomes pioneering exchange on traditional knowledge and coral reef monitoring
Satitoa village in Samoa welcomes pioneering exchange to draw on Traditional Ecological Knowledge to monitor and conserve coral reefs and coastal ecosystems