Project Name:
Water Quality Monitoring Programme

Key Objective:
To assist in the management of Samoa’s waterways (rivers, natural spring pools, headwaters, etc.) through the implementation of a comprehensive water quality monitoring program for Samoa’s priority
water resource sites.

Project Name:
Bioprospecting Research – Enzymatic Inhibition Pathway focusing on Anti-Diabetic Research

Key Objective:
To research the potential of Samoan plant and marine extracts through the enzymatic pathway with a focus on anti-diabetes, as well as other enzymes relevant to Samoa’s health priorities.

Project Name:
Monitoring and data collection from the Afolau Biomass Gasification Plant

Key Objective:
To monitor and report on syngas quality and emissions from the Afolau biomass gasification plant to
better support management of gasification technology in Samoa

Project Name:
The Circular Economy for the Recovery of Waste (CERO Waste) Project

Key Objective:
To explore and pilot innovative circular solutions for the recovery of low-value waste streams, namely plastic and paper, into value-added products.

Project Name:
Battery for Solar Energy Storage

Key Objective:
To develop a functioning prototype battery for the effective storage of solar energy as a means to further promote solar energy as a feasible renewable energy pathway, and support Samoa’s climate change mitigations efforts.

Project Name:
Biogas Research Project

Key Objective:
To research the potential of biogas technology for households and communities through feedstock analysis, safe compressing and bottling methods, and biogas purification trials.

Project Name:
COVID-19 Preparedness and Recovery: Diversification of the Economic Sector in Samoa (CPRDESS) Project

Key Objective:
To strengthen COVID-19 preparedness and accelerate socio-economic recovery through the revitalization, diversification, and expansion of the agriculture and fisheries sector.