The National Environment Sector Plan (NESP) Samoa : 2017-2021

Abstract

The NESP 2017-2021 updates the NESP 2013-2016. It is based on the most recent State of the Environment assessment documented in 2013, lessons learned from the previous NESP and outcomes of the Sector SWOT Analysis which was conducted as part of the NESP review and update process. The NESP articulates the roadmap for the Environment Sector for the period 2017 - 2021. It outlines the sector's vision, goal and an achievable framework for action, in line with the Strategy for the Development of Samoa (SDS) 2016-2020, the sector policy and legislative framework and regional and international obligations. The framework consists of 4 long term outcomes under which 15 end of sector plan outcomes will be pursued.