Invasive weeds disrupt native ecosystems, making them more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and removing these invasive species, can help restore the natural balance and resilience of ecosystems, allowing them to better withstand climate related stresses.
The Samoa Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), in partnership with the Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) led Pacific Regional Invasive Species Management Support Service (PRISMSS), is leading efforts towards enhancing biodiversity conservation, with genuine partnerships and collaboration to strengthen resilience.
Coordinated efforts between, MNRE and the PRISMSS Restoring Island Resilience (RIR) War on Weeds (WOWs) and Resilient Ecosystems Resilient Communities (RERC) programmes, have commenced to implement weed-led and site-led projects to support and enhance invasive species management in Samoa.
