Progress Tracking

Monitor conservation milestones, track achievements, and measure our impact on Samoa's biodiversity protection efforts.

8

Total Milestones

1

Completed

6

In Progress

53%

Avg Progress

WST 1,390,000

Total Budget

48%

Budget Used

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Establish 5 New Protected Areas

habitatin progresshigh priority

Create five new protected forest reserves covering 2,000 hectares of critical habitat

Ministry of Natural Resources
Target: 31 Dec 2024
WST 500,000
60%
Progress

Key Metrics

Protected Area
1,200 / 2,000 hectares
Species Protected
9 / 15 species

Expected Impacts

  • Protection of 2,000 hectares of critical habitat
  • Safeguarding of 15 endemic species
  • Creation of wildlife corridors
  • Employment for 25 local rangers

Flying Fox Population Recovery

speciesin progresshigh priority

Increase Samoan Flying Fox population by 50% through habitat restoration and hunting restrictions

Samoa Conservation Society
Target: 30 Jun 2025
WST 250,000
35%
Progress

Key Metrics

Population Count
575 / 750 individuals
Habitat Restored
175 / 500 hectares

Expected Impacts

  • Population increase from 500 to 750 individuals
  • Restoration of 500 hectares of roosting habitat
  • Community education programs
  • Traditional hunting quota system

Marine Plastic Pollution Reduction

habitatin progresshigh priority

Reduce marine plastic pollution by 70% through cleanup programs and policy changes

Pacific Marine Conservation
Target: 15 Aug 2024
WST 150,000
45%
Progress

Key Metrics

Plastic Removed
22,500 / 50,000 kg
Beach Cleanups
23 / 52 events

Expected Impacts

  • 70% reduction in marine plastic debris
  • Protection of sea turtle nesting beaches
  • Community engagement programs
  • Policy implementation for plastic bans

Feral Pig Population Control

habitatin progressmedium priority

Reduce feral pig populations by 60% in critical forest areas through targeted removal

Forest Management Division
Target: 31 Oct 2024
WST 100,000
70%
Progress

Key Metrics

Pigs Removed
210 / 300 individuals
Area Cleared
700 / 1,000 hectares

Expected Impacts

  • 60% reduction in feral pig numbers
  • Recovery of understory vegetation
  • Improved forest regeneration
  • Training of local hunters

Biodiversity Research Expansion

researchcompletedmedium priority

Complete comprehensive surveys of 3 unexplored forest areas

University of Samoa
Target: 31 Mar 2024
WST 80,000
Completed: 28 Mar 2024
100%
Progress

Key Metrics

Areas Surveyed
3 / 3 areas
Species Documented
58 / 50 species

Expected Impacts

  • Discovery of 8 new species
  • Updated species distribution maps
  • Training of 12 local researchers
  • Publication of 5 scientific papers

Community Conservation Education

communityin progressmedium priority

Train 500 community members in biodiversity conservation practices

Samoa Environmental Education Network
Target: 30 Sept 2024
WST 60,000
80%
Progress

Key Metrics

People Trained
400 / 500 people
Villages Engaged
16 / 20 villages

Expected Impacts

  • 500 community members trained
  • 20 village conservation committees formed
  • Traditional ecological knowledge documented
  • Youth engagement programs established

Climate Change Adaptation Plan

policyplannedhigh priority

Develop and implement climate adaptation strategies for vulnerable species

Climate Change Division
Target: 31 Mar 2025
WST 200,000
10%
Progress

Key Metrics

Adaptation Measures
2 / 15 measures
Species Covered
5 / 25 species

Expected Impacts

  • Comprehensive adaptation plan
  • Species relocation protocols
  • Habitat connectivity improvements
  • Early warning systems

Secure Long-term Conservation Funding

fundingin progresshigh priority

Establish sustainable funding mechanism for 10-year conservation program

Conservation Financing Committee
Target: 31 Jul 2024
WST 50,000
25%
Progress

Key Metrics

Funding Secured
1,250,000 / 5,000,000 WST
Donors Engaged
3 / 10 organizations

Expected Impacts

  • WST $5 million secured for 10 years
  • Endowment fund establishment
  • International partnership agreements
  • Sustainable financing strategy

Progress in Conservation

Our conservation efforts are making a measurable difference. Through dedicated milestones, collaborative programs, and community engagement, we're successfully protecting Samoa's unique biodiversity for future generations.