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November 2024

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Press Release

Samoa facing a surging plastic tide, warns UN expert

APIA (8 November 2024) – Samoa, like other Small Pacific Island States, is facing a surging plastic tide, a UN expert said today, warning that while the country was taking measures to ban some plastics, including plastic bags, plastic straws and Styrofoam, it cannot keep up with growing amounts of plastic waste.

October 2024

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Story

Rescuing the SDGs will secure Pacific’s future.

On UN Day 2024, the UN Resident Coordinator Themba Kalua reflects on the urgency to advance the SDGs and build a resilient future for the Pacific.

September 2024

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Publication

Samoa Youth Fono Outcome Statement

We, the Youth of Samoa, put forward the following recommendations as outcomes of our Samoa Youth Fono.

September 2024

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Story

Solidarity in the voices of Samoa’s Youth to shape the change for their future.

The Outcome Statement from the Youth Fono symbolizes hope and commitment to lead with courage, resilience, and a strong connection to their people and lands.

August 2024

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Speech

Launch of Food Systems Joint Programme.

Remarks by the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, Mr. Themba Kalua

August 2024

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Press Release

UN Secretary General Remarks at the One UN House in Samoa.

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

REMARKS FOR PRESS ENCOUNTER AT UN HOUSE Apia, Samoa

23rd August 2024

August 2024

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Story

Samoa Hands Over New Wing of One UN House to UN During Secretary-General Guterres' Visit

The United Nations moved to its current location at Tuanaimato in 2017.

August 2024

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Story

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to Visit Samoa as Part of Pacific Tour

The Secretary-General's primary aim in visiting Samoa and the broader Pacific region is to spotlight the severe impacts of climate change on Pacific communities