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Terrestrial Biodiversity Conservation Offficer, Vatapuia Maiava, explains the importance of the PRISMSS course and how it has helped in providing insight into invasive species work in the region. Furthermore, explains the aims that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has in working with PRISMSS in the future.

Sharks and rays plays an important role in the cultures and traditions of the Pacific people, including Samoans. These species are featured in our songs, legends and myths, in our traditional tattoos, clothing designs and traditional practices. As many sharks are top predators, they maintain the balance in healthy marine ecosystems, supporting eco-tourism and livelihoods.

This document is a step-by-step guide to facilitating a one-day workshop on understanding climate change science and is targeted at audiences in the Pacific island region and Timor-Leste. The training module provides PowerPoint presentations with facilitator notes and explains participatory exercises aimed at enhancing capacity in understanding climate change science.

Pacific Climate Futures Version 2.0 is a web-based climate impacts decision-support tool available for free.

Tropical cyclones (TCs) affect many Pacific Island countries and their impacts can be sever in vulnerable island communities. An understanding of how tropical cyclones may change under future climates, including changes in windspeeds and associated rainfall, is essential for managing future climate risks and saving lives.

The Apia Spatial plan (ASP) has been prepared taking into the Samoa development strategy the Samoa National Infrastructure strategic plan, the coastal infrastructure management plans sector plans and sector specific development plans.

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