The objectives of the Society
are:
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To monitor the state of the environment
in Samoa, with particular emphasis on the impact of human activities
on land (including lava fields), fresh water, lagoons, reef, ocean
and air; and to promote only those policies and practices which
have positive impacts;
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To disseminate information and create
public awareness amongst its members and communities regarding
environmental matters;
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To demonstrate sound ideas and practices
for the purpose of promoting conservation and sustainable development
through carefully selected field project demonstrations to draw
on traditional knowledge and practices where ever they are considered
beneficial;
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To resist any attempt to bring the
Society under the control of any persons or bodies other than
those established by its constitution;
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To ensure that rules and procedures
established for the smooth operation of the Society are adhered
to at all times;
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To corporate with similar organizations
within Samoa and through out the world for the purpose of advancing
the cause of conservation and sustainable development;
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Without prejudice to its other objectives,
the Society shall also carry out whatever is necessary to strengthen
its capabilities, capacity development, institutional arrangement,
and financial support to enable its work programme to run efficiently
and economically.
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