Start date: 17 February 2026 
End date: 17 February 2030  
Status: Ongoing 
Project Office: Samoa MCO 

Brief description of Project

The suggested project will ensure nature-positive development and reduce ecosystem degradation in Samoa by valuing nature and applying Nature-based Solutions (NbS) with specific application to food and tourism sectors. 

This Objective will be achieved through implementation of five project components that include (1) integration of nature values via Nature Capital Accounting NCA) in key economic sectors through targeted economic, governance and financial interventions; (2) implementation landscape and seascape NbS in key ecosystems supporting the food and tourism sectors; (3) unlocking private sector capital and finance for NbS action in Samoa through PES and International Visitor Levee; (4) knowledge management, awareness, and gender-inclusive engagement to capture and share knowledge in relation to NbS and natural capital; and (5) a robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system to systematically progress, and ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the NbS models. 

Implementing Partner

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Country

Samoa

Donors

Global Environment Facility

Total Contributions

USD2,346,482.00