Samoa National Environment Week: Key Marine Spatial Planning report and communication materials launched
The EU and 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 extends a warm congratulations to Samoa鈥檚 Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on the launch of key communications materials from the Marine Spatial Planning project funded through the GCCA+ project.
With the support of the many Samoan stakeholders, the Marine Bioregions Report for Samoa, infographic materials for Special and Unique Marine Areas (SUMA), Marine Ecosystem Service Valuation, Marine Bioregions, and the Samoa Ocean Plan brochure were launched by the Honourable Prime Minister, Fiam膿 Naomi Mata驶afa at a special event commemorating National Environment Week on 01st November 2021.
With the theme for this year鈥檚 event as 鈥Proper waste management is part of the solution to biodiversity loss in Samoa鈥, the launch of these reports and communication materials amplify the relevance of marine spatial planning in achieving Samoa鈥檚 key commitments towards protecting the environment and sustainably managing marine biodiversity for and peoples livelihoods and health.
The EU is pleased to support the Government of Samoa, through 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 to provide technical support in developing these important milestones under the Samoa Ocean Strategy as well as progressing key national and international commitments under the UNFCCC, CBD and CMS.
香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 is pleased to provide technical support to Samoa as they work towards designing and implementing a marine spatial plan that will not only protect and manage Samoa鈥檚 key marine biodiversity but also contribute towards maintaining food security and improve climate resiliency for Samoans in years to come鈥, said Mr. Mason Smith, Regional Director of 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 Oceania.
鈥These reports and infographic materials reflect the willingness of the people of Samoa to engage, learn and sustainably manage their marine resources. Whether it is to classify marine bioregions, identify the special and unique marine areas or quantify the value of the ecosystem services of Samoa鈥檚 marine environment; the data and information collated will be useful in national planning processes鈥, added Mr. Hans Wendt, Marine Programme Coordinator of 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 Oceania.
This launch event was hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment with funding support European Union GCCA+ project and technical support from 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播.