Our Ocean.

Our Ocean Conference, Palau 2022

The Republic of Palau and the United States are co-hosting the 7th Our Ocean Conference on April 13-14, 2022. The Conference will be a key moment for countries, civil society, and industry to commit to concrete and significant actions to protect the ocean. Throughout the six previous conferences, participants have made more than 1,400 commitments ... Read More»

By | 13 April, 2022 | Categories: Environment, News | Tags: , ,

Earth Day 2021

This year’s Earth Day theme is “Restore the Earth.” Together we can make our world a welcoming, healthy place for all people. “Restore Our Earth”…for everyone. We’re all in this together. Nations are joining forces to cut emissions. At the Leaders Summit on Climate April 22 – 23, we’re raising global climate ambition. Yes, that’s ... Read More»

By | 27 April, 2021 | Categories: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News | Tags: , ,

Great Seal of the United States

Earth Day 2018: Celebrating Samoan-American Cooperation in Tackling Environmental Challenges

Earth Day is a day to raise awareness of current environmental challenges and celebrate progress in environmental protection over the past decades. On Earth Day 2018 we celebrate the ingenuity of those who are rising to the many challenges to protect our environment and natural heritage – here you’ll find just some of the many ... Read More»

By | 19 April, 2018 | Categories: Business, Culture, Environment, News, Our Ocean, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: , , , ,

Dr. Leinen meets with members from the Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.

United States Science Envoy visits Samoa

Media Release, U.S. Embassy Samoa. A U.S. Science Envoy is in Apia July 28 and 29 to engage government, civil society, and academics on a range of oceans issues such as Marine Protected Area (MPA) management, ocean acidification and marine pollution, and deep sea mining, as well as overall environment and climate challenges.  Leading this ... Read More»

By | 26 July, 2016 | Categories: Environment, News, Our Ocean, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: , , , , , ,

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