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.
Tag: Samoa
Pacific Climate Change Centre showcases greenhouse gas emission reduction leadership with launch of 100 percent rooftop solar system
The PCCC 100 percent Rooftop Solar System to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and showcase not only attainable ambition but sustainable building technology in the Pacific
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
WFP and USP join forces to boost market monitoring capacities for food security
WFP and USP joint project to improve the food and nutritional security in Fiji and Samoa
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