AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEl Niño Watch: Samoa is bracing for another three months of below-normal rainfall as El Niño strengthens, with an 80–90% chance of drier conditions. The dry spell is already hitting crops and prices, and it’s also raising wildfire risk after fires in Vaitele and Faleata. Public Health Advisory: The Ministry of Health is warning that El Niño could worsen mosquito-borne illness, water- and food-borne disease, and heat stress, while also noting possible water shortages and pressure on marine ecosystems and food sources. Climate Science in the Sea: A new study is tracking ocean acidification signals in Samoa’s Savaia Village marine protected area, finding lower-than-typical alkalinity and a potential threat to coral reefs, biodiversity, and fisheries. Waste & Recycling Voices: Pacific grassroots recyclers from Samoa and across the region will help shape recycling policy at a Vanuatu workshop, pushing for community-led, practical solutions. Traditional Knowledge Returns: A traditional stitch-plank va’a folau has been launched in Samoa after decades of work, helping revive canoe-building skills tied to the sea.
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