As AOSIS Chair, Samoa urged world leaders at COP29 to prioritise climate justice and provide substantial financial support for adaptation, mitigation, and loss and damage to protect vulnerable communities
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‘1.5 to stay alive not just a number, it has implications on loss of our nations, culture and identity’ – Samoa
Samoa, as Chair of AOSIS, has called for COP29 to prioritise tailored climate finance solutions for SIDS to address their unique vulnerabilities and ensure their survival amidst escalating climate impacts
Samoa PM Mata’afa calls for fair global governance for Island states
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
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
Biologist’s keen eye spots (another) new species in the Pacific
Marine biologist Mark Erdmann discovers his 184th new species, the Eviota taeiae, in the coral reefs of Samoa, underscoring the ongoing richness and importance of reef ecosystems
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