Samoa: Respecting the Mangroves

Case Study

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Introduction

This case study is set on the island of Upolo, the second largest of the nine islands of Samoa. It describes the impacts of waste on the local environment, especially on many fragile mangrove areas. The study also outlines some of the actions undertaken to manage the island's household waste and to protect the mangroves from further harm.

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Table of Contents

• Profile
• Background
• Waste Management Issues
• Household Waste
• Waste Impacts on Mangrove Areas
• Working for the Mangroves
• Maintaining the Mangroves
• Educating for the Future
• Mangroves
• The Mighty Mangrove
• 5 Ways to Protect Mangroves
• Our Environment