Dr Luteru Tauvale tells his story as a young boy on the rural island of Savai’i who turned into one of the contributing Authors of the IPCC report, encouraging Pacific scientists to aim high for their dreams
Category: Samoa
The climate crisis threatens to rob us not just of our living, but also of our dead
When atoll nations are told that they may have to leave due to rising seas, I think of their fathers’ and mothers’ bones. Climate crisis threatens Pacific island nations – they rob us not just of the living, but also of our dead, writes Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson.
Workshop prioritises invasive weed targets for natural enemies in Samoa
Samoa has safely and successfully used Natural Enemies – Natural Solutions to control invasive weeds that were damaging the resilience of natural island ecosystems
Samoa Ocean Strategy video calls for global response to avert worst climate scenarios
Samoa Ocean Strategy seeking to protect 30 percent and sustainably manage 100 percent of our Ocean by 2030 calls for a global response to avert the worst climate scenarios
Marine ecosystem rehabilitation for five villages in Savaii, Samoa
Marine ecosystem rehabilitation to support the enhancement of the marine ecosystems to combat the impacts of climate change for five villages in Samoa
Introducing ‘glassphalt’ roads – a smashing idea?
Samoa introduces ‘glassphalt’ roads to alleviate the pressure on landfills and Samoa’s natural resources
Restoring reefs vital due to warming ocean: expert
Coral reef restoration expert in Samoa says restoration of coral reefs is essential as the rise in ocean temperature is causing a lot of coral bleaching
PIRAS Project supports economic recovery for women farmers
PIRAS Project supports Samoan farmer to recover from challenges brought by the pandemic, support food production and strengthen food and nutrition security
More plastics to be added to ban list, says Samoa Environment Chief
Samoa to add more plastic items to the ban list upon the availability of appropriate alternatives in the fight against plastic pollution
Development of Samoa National Used Oil Management Plan underway
A project is underway in Samoa to maintain a clean and resilient environment by improving the management of waste oil