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Publications
Land Degradation Thematic Assessment Report - 2006
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
Land degradation as it affects Samoa became an issue that had most recently surfaced as a consequence of land cover change resulting to the loss of soil productivity and vegetative cover...
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Publications
Community Vulnerability & Adaptation to Climate Change - Lano and Saoluafata
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
This Community Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment (CV&A) findings from Saoluafata and Lano represent what most communities of Samoa are facing with respect to the challenges from...
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Publications
Climate Risk Profile - Samoa
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
This dataset hosts all the climate risk profiles published for Samoa
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Strengthening Climate Services for Samoa : 2013 - 2018
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
Under the GEF- funded project, ‘Integrating climate change risk in the Agriculture and Health Sectors in Samoa’ (ICCRAHS), this report was developed as requested by UNDP on behalf of...
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Traditional ecological knowledge of weather and climate. The Samoa experience
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
This paper examines traditional ecological knowledge of weather and climate in Samoa. The research found Samoans have their own unique seasonal calendar. The Samoan seasonal calendar is...
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Samoa's National Communications to UNFCCC
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
This dataset holds all national communications submitted by Samoa to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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World Summit on Sustainable Development Assessment - Samoa
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
Since the adoption of Agenda 21 following the United Nations Conference on Environment and development in 1992, this report constitutes the first opportunity for Samoa to assess its...
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Publications
Samoa – City Development Strategy
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
Ubanization has placed burgeoning pressures on the physical, environmental, social, cultural, legal and institutional systems and financial resources of the Government. Corresponding with...
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Publications
Recovery Plan for the Ma'oma'o or Mao (Gymnomyza samoensis)
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
Of considerable concern is that the Ma’oma’o is now rare and highly threatened. The Ma’oma’o is classified as Endangered by the IUCN, or World Conservation Union. This document sets out a...
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Vulnerability, Environmental Security, and Adaptation Awareness in Samoa
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
This study examines the current influence of climate change on Samoa by looking at the three tenets of vulnerability: exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity. It also analyzes how...
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Publications
Samoa State of Environment Reports
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
State of Environment Reports
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Publications
Samoa Environmental Outlook, 2012
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
An assessment framework based on key habitats in Samoa: cloud forest and uplands lowlands, coastal strand nearshore marine, offshore marine, and rivers and streams climate change, air...
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Publications
Mauritius Strategy Implementation- National Assessment Report
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
The Mauritius Strategy provides a framework for specific actions and measures to be taken at the national, regional and international levels in support of the sustainable development of...
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Dataset
Post Disaster Needs Assessment - Cyclone Evan 2012
Samoa Environment Data Portal Dataset
Cyclone Evan hit Samoa in December 2012 and caused immense damage and significant losses. This comprehensive assessment estimates those damages and losses, and identifies the needs of the...
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Publications
National Environment Sector Plan (NESP) 2017 - 2021
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
The NESP is a compilation of efforts and contributions across the sector which is a clear reflection of Samoa's collective responsibility as 'custodians' of the environment. The National...
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Dataset
National Statement for Tropical Cyclone Season 2018 - 2019
Samoa Environment Data Portal Dataset
This tropical cyclone season 2018 – 2019 highlighted that tropical Cyclone activity for Samoan region is expected to be above normal (elevated) risk with 2-3 cyclones that can pass within...
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Publications
Disaster and Emergency Management Act
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
This act provides for the management of disasters and emergencies in Samoa by effective planning and risk reduction, response and recovery procedures and the promotion of coordination...
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Publications
National Reports to the United Nations Convention to Combating Desertification (UNCCD)
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
This dataset hosts all published national reports submitted by Samoa to the UNCCD
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Publications
Early Recovery Framework - 2009 earthquake and tsunami in Samoa
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
This Early Recovery Framework was presented to the Government, donors and the wider community the costed options designed to bring about an early recovery process that was both effective...
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Publications
Review of Natural Resource and Environment related Legislation
Samoa Environment Data Portal Publications
Environment related legislation review of Samoa. Please submit new information or corrections as the reviews will be updated annually.