Mission Pacific has shown incremental growth in recycling PET bottles and cans by encouraging individuals to hand them into recycling centers.
Category: Samoa
Samoa’s renewables target a model for UN
The Samoa renewable energy plan centred on solar power was held up as an example at the United Nations’ High-Level Dialogue on Energy.
High-profile plastic plan lacking detail: Samoa environmentalist
The global initiative pact targets a shift to 100 per cent renewable plastic packaging by 2025
Moataa mangrove project launched
Mangrove project to protect and conserve the mangrove ecosystem and wetlands of Samoa
Coca-Cola fuelling plastic problem in Samoa after shifting away from glass, says critics
Samoa’s Conservation Society has launched a petition asking Coca-Cola to “rethink the switch” from glass to plastic bottles
Despite increased action, Samoa facing climate heat
Report states Samoa’s key challenge remains its lack of control over climate change and its vulnerability to its adverse impacts
Samoa uncertain on fishing subsidies despite environment warning
Global fish stocks are in crisis with a third of global stocks already being fished beyond their sustainable levels
E-Learning Platform to broker climate change knowledge in the Pacific region
The e-learning platform launched by PCCC will play a critical role in enhancing climate change resilience in the Pacific.
Styrofoam ban now in effect in Samoa
Use of any Styrofoam products is now prohibited in Samoa.
Concerns raised about Green Climate Fund flood defence project in Samoa
Flood walls in Samoa financed by the UN’s flagship climate fund are inadequate and could put people in danger, experts warn