Apia, SAMOA – The Government of Samoa, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), convened a Validation Workshop for Samoa’s NDC 3.0 Implementation Roadmap and Investment Plan at Taumeasina Island Resort on March 26th. The development of the Roadmap and Investment Plan has been supported by UNDP under its Climate Promise initiative.

The workshop brought together representatives from government ministries, civil society organizations, development partners, academia, and private sector to review and validate Samoa’s implementation and investment pathway for achieving its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.

The event featured interactive group discussions and plenary exchanges, covering key sectors, including: energy and electricity, transport, waste, agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU), and cross-cutting areas such as gender and social inclusion.

Through these discussions, stakeholders provided targeted feedback on the methodology, prioritization of measures, and implementation sequencing, ensuring that the roadmap reflects national realities and sectoral expertise.

Speaking at the workshop, Paolo Dalla Stella, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, highlighted the importance of moving decisively from planning to action: “This roadmap is about turning ambition into action: aligning priorities, mobilizing investment, and strengthening partnerships to ensure Samoa can deliver on its climate commitments in a coordinated and effective way.”

Also addressing participants, Bernadette Amosa, Acting Assistant Chief Executive Officer of the Climate Change Division at MNRE, emphasized the importance of inclusivity and practicality in the process: “Samoa’s NDC 3.0 must be inclusive and implementable, reflecting the voices of communities and stakeholders, and ensuring that our climate actions are grounded in reality and deliver real benefits for our people.”

The NDC 3.0 Implementation Roadmap and Investment Plan outlines Samoa’s strategy to reduce emissions, strengthen resilience, and mobilize approximately USD 748 million in investments by 2035, while supporting sustainable development and energy security.

The outcomes of the workshop will inform the finalization of the document, ensuring it is nationally owned, actionable, and aligned with Samoa’s development priorities.

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