Former Samoa’s Ambassador to the United Nations has called on the U.S to ratify Rarotonga treaty declaring the South Pacific a Nuclear free zone.
Category: Samoa
Samoa to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Samoa to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and expand the area of mangrove forests by 2030.
ADB and Samoa to build efficient, climate-resilient port
The Enhancing Safety, Security, and Sustainability of Apia Port Project will transform the port into a more resilient and efficient international port.
Samoa Launches Mission Pacific Recycling Programme
Mission Pacific has shown incremental growth in recycling PET bottles and cans by encouraging individuals to hand them into recycling centers.
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