Environment/Science
New York, Sept 4 (JEN) Fishermen in coastal Samoan villages say there are less fish than there used and they worry that the fish populations will soon disappear altogether, but participants at a United Nations conference on forming partnerships with small island developing states are vowing to prevent that from happening. more
SAMOA: Small island developing states can lead transition to 'green' energy - UN

New York, Sept 2 (JEN) Despite being endowed with renewable energy sources – like wind, sunshine and waves – small island developing states remain heavily reliant on imported fossil fue ...

Samoa: From weeds to electricity, UN partnership aims to connect families to electric grid

New York, Aug 30 (JEN) A toxic weed in Samoa is being turned into electricity, raising hopes that families on the southern coast of the Pacific island can be connected to the national grid a ...