Samoa's Second Nationally Determined Contribution, 2021

Samoa's Second Nationally Determined Contribution provides that Samoa aims to reduce its overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 26% in 2030 compared to 2007 levels (or by 91 Gg CO2e compared to the new reference year once Samoa's GHG emissions inventory has been updated). The economy-wide emission reduction target is composed of sector-specific mitigation targets, namely: 

• Reduction of GHG emissions in the energy sector by 30% compared to 2007 levels
• Reduction of GHG emissions in the waste sector by 4% in the 2030 compared to 2007 levels
• Reduction of GHG emissions in the agriculture, forestry, other land use sector by 26% in 2030 compared to 2007 levels

In terms of adaptation, the National Climate Change Policy 2020–2030 provides the framework for both national adaptation and mitigation actions through a whole-of-country approach to build resilience to the impacts of climate change. The following specific targets are identified: 

• Expansion of mangrove forest areas in Samoa by 5% in 2030 relative to 2018
• Expansion of agroforestry areas by an additional 5% of agricultural land by 2030 relative to 2018
• Sustainable management of forests and increase of total forest cover by 2% by 2030 relative to 2013