Sustainable Energy Initiatives in Samoa's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in Samoa has established the Renewable Energy Division, focusing on implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects like the IMPRESS Project. Initiatives include capacity building programs, awareness campaigns, and partnerships with local stakeholders for sustainable energy solutions. Regular meetings, events, and workshops ensure ongoing communication and collaboration for the advancement of renewable energy in Samoa.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY in SAMOA Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment R e n e w a b l e E n e r g y R e g i s t r y Showcase Samoa s Renewable Energy Facilitate Market Mechanism Presented by: Ms Fefiloi Renate Kerstin - Acting ACEO RED Mrs Toiata Apelu-Uili IMPRESS Project Coordinator O p e r a t i o n a l i n D e c 2 0 1 6 PSET ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2021 Taumeasina Island Resort, Apia 1 PAGE //
14 MNRE Divisions Corporate Services Division of Environment and Conservation (DEC) Environment Sector Coordinating Unit Forestry Division Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Climate Change Land Management Legal Services Meteorological Services Renewable Energy 10. Spatial Information Services 11. Water Resources Management 12. Water and Sanitation Sector Coordinating Unit (WSCU) 13. Information Technology Division 14. Disaster Management Office ( DMO) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Renewable Energy Division (RED) Set up in 2007 Project-based division Implementing arm of government with Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) projects IMPRESS Project - Improving the Performance and Reliability of Renewable Energy Power Systems in Samoa 2017 2022 ( 5 years) GEF Funded 5 Components Technical Working Group (TWG) 5 - Enhancement of Awareness on the Application and Benefits of RE/EE Members SQA, MESC, APTC, NUS and USP Meet quarterly to update everyone on the progress of activities specific to Component 5
What is already in place? Completed Certificate I on CC and Sustainable Energy (funded under Pact VET Project) Signed an MOU with NUS to deliver Sustainable Energy Certificate II (funded under IMPRESS Project) Carry out awareness Campaigns for schools and some vocational training centers Sector Specific Capacity Building Training Programs such as Water and Sanitation Sector Trainings in collaboration with Oloamanu Center (NUS)
How are we sustaining partnerships? Regular communications through working groups meetings, annual events & workshops. Established local stakeholder advisory mechanisms e.g. Climate Change Sector Advisory Group (in-active), Samoa Biogas Association (new). Active engagement through tangible RE and EE project initiatives e.g. Solar Lights Program Implementation of cross sector projects e.g. IMPRESS Project, EWAAC Project, Water and Sanitation Sector programs
Way Forward To attract more RE and EE Projects and secure funds to ensure sustainability of current partnerships with local partners. Host seminars or awareness programs, workshops for PSET and Employers on specific skills sets needed in the RE and Energy industry. Encourage students and undergraduates to take up RE and EE as a major and profession. Active engagement and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure RE technologies and concepts are included in Curriculums, school programs (site visits for students)
