Disaster Management Office - Samoa

Wrap up of our 3-day workshop on Disaster Risk Management Concepts.
Faafetai tele lava to our partners and stakeholders for the continued support.

IVA, SAVAI‘I COMPLETES COMMUNITY DISASTER AND CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT (CDCRM) PROGRAM (08–11 June 2026).

The community of Iva in Savai'i has successfully completed the implementation of the national Community Disaster and Climate Risk Management (CDCRM) Program, concluding on Thursday 11 June 2026.

The program has significantly enhanced the community’s ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to disaster and climate-related risks. Through this initiative community members are now better equipped to safeguard lives, infrastructure, and livelihoods, contributing to stronger local resilience.

This milestone highlights the importance of coordinated efforts between government and partners in strengthening disaster preparedness at the community level.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) through its Disaster Management Office (DMO) extends its sincere appreciation to the CDCRM Committee for their leadership and dedication throughout the program as well as the Samoa Red Cross Society (SRCS) for successfully delivering the program as the implementing agency.

We also acknowledge the European Union for its generous financial support under the Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific Phase II (BSRPII) Project that has played a vital role in enabling the successful delivery of this initiative.