To conduct, an analysis of all relevant legislation, policies, plan and strategies, local, provincial, national and international, that pertains to the management of Samoa’s Ocean and specifically how it relates to marine spatial planning.
SPREP is recruiting a Communication Specialist on a consultancy contractual basis for the Ministry of Natural Resource Environment (MNRE) to develop a communication plan for the National Environment Sector Plan.
Fata Malolo Funefeai is among 30 Pacific Island environmental practitioners and government officials who received post graduate certificates in Ridge to Reef Sustainable Development from James Cook University. Link below to full article.
Samoa's campaign to save its national bird, the manumea, was jointly launched on the weekend by New Zealand's Prime Minister. Link to full article below
You don't have to be a competitive athlete at the Samoa 2019 Pacific games to win a prize! People who show the best environmentally friendly attitude, supporting a beautiful and plastic free Samoa, can go into a draw to receive prizes. Click on the link below for further details.
As part of Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa’s ever-evolving efforts to ensure a healthier and greener earth, the team is proud to announce their involvement in the Young Pacific Leaders’ (YPL) 2019 carbon offsetting drive. Click on the link below to read the full article.
MNRE reconfirmed that Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) or Ocean Planning is an important tool for ocean management for the Pacific Island countries where ~98% of the area is ocean, and where livelihoods, food security, cultural wellbeing, and economic dependencies are inter-connected with the ocean.
Environment colleagues from Papua New Guinea and Samoa participated in a South-South knowledge exchange on managing environment data. Discussions focussed on open data and how each country manages and uses environmental data.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon arrived yesterday at his last destination on his Pacific tour. The Crown Prince arrived in Samoa where he was officially welcomed on arrival in the capital, Apia. Click on the link below to read the full article.
Samoa is planning to bring in a waste tax on imported plastic bottles, packaging, tyres and cans as well as offering refunds for returned recyclable materials. Click on the link below to read the full article.