Samoa green
Samoa’s planning document1 had some actions:
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Establish environmental certification (green products) for natural resource extraction within the
private sector for products that are produced according to sustainable standards (e.g. forest
stewardship certification, marine stewardship council and tropical fisheries).
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Provide technical, financial and marketing assistance and support for all environmentally
friendly development (such as organic farming).
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Promote environmentally sound agricultural practices such as farming systems, Agroforestry
and organic farming.
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Develop new and expand existing markets for local species/varieties and diversity rich products.
Samoa2 reported on the progress regarding certain measures.
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Establish environmental certification (green products) for natural resource extraction within the
private sector for products that are produced according to sustainable standards (e.g. forest
stewardship certification, marine stewardship council and tropical fisheries)): No concrete
progress to date.
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Provide technical, financial and marketing assistance and support for all environmentally
friendly developments (e.g. organic farming)): Organic farming is eligible for funding under GEFSGP under the Sustainable Land Management focal area. 16 fully certified organic farms
covering 2,286 ha; 10 more in process of obtaining certification with a Women-in-Business Inc
initiative (MoA, 2005)
Samoa’s national report3 indicated:
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Organic farming is eligible for funding under GEF-SGP under the Sustainable Land Management
focal area.
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16 fully certified organic farms covering 2,286 ha; 10 more in process of obtaining certification
with a Women-in-Business Inc initiative (MoA, 2005)
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New varieties of taro have been successfully introduced to the local market.
1
Samoa (2001). Samoa’s Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, 91 pp.
2
Samoa (2009). 4th National Report, 108 pp.
3
Samoa (2009). Samoa’s 4th National Report, 108 pp.