As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague economies and societies across the globe, the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS) maintains its commitment to strengthening and enhancing its contributions to Samoa’s nation-wide response.
The Art Whistler Memorial Garden is on track to open in June and the tribute to the legendary Pacific botanist will serve as a home for endangered Samoan plant species. The Assistant Chief Executive Officer (A.C.E.O) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's (M.N.R.E) Department
Samoa has officially crossed the finish line in its Two Million Trees campaign, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (M.N.R.E) has told the Samoa Observer. The campaign was designed to plant native and fruit trees from 2015 to 2020 to restore Samoa's forests after a decade of de
“Conservation of the Manumea” Project aims to save Samoa’s national bird which is on the verge of extinction.
The theme of World Water and Forest Day this year was: “Valuing our Water and Forest resources: a path to recovery and well-being” The theme looks at promoting the social, environmental, and economic values of forests and water, especially in raising the resilience of communities and national eco
More Samoans are turning to the ocean to sustain their livelihoods as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to force more and more people out of jobs...35 year old Kitiona Malaesaili is one of those who has turned to the ocean for food and income in order to support his family in
A family in Vailoa who depend on fishing for their livelihood has expressed concern about the impact of the proposed chinese-funded wharf project on marine life.
A Southern Cross University study has found that a marine snail introduced to the Pacific nation of Samoa, instead of being detrimental to the environment, is proving to be an asset. Before the snail’s introduction 15 years ago Samoa did not have a naturally-occurring trochus population.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Aleipata District village mayors and representatives have launched the Aleipata District Marine Protected Area Management Plan and the Mangrove Ecosystem Management Plan...The management plans describe the intent of the communities a
Several community groups in Samoa stand to benefit from $652,500 worth of funding granted under the United Nations Development Programme and the Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Programme (U.N.D.P. G.E.F.-S.G.P.).
