S.P.R.E.P. says that the first priority for new staff will be the management of the centre but future opportunities will include: information sharing and management roles, capacity building initiatives, partnerships and innovation and science-based roles. 

Recruitment will start shortly.

S.P.R.E.P and the Government of Samoa say the centre's launch next month will be a milestone for scientific research but also the country itself. 

The centre being in Samoa is testament to Samoa’s leadership in responding to climate change, Mrs. Cooper-Halo said, and its role is to facilitate partnerships and support internationally. 

Samoa's work on responding to climate change is very strong and includes an engaged private sector and civil society, Mrs. Cooper-Halo said

But the centre will provide further short training in areas such as education, adaptation and climate finance.

“Each of the countries have their priorities in adapting to climate change and most of them including Samoa have already identified what their priorities are and have planned against implementing those priorities so really it’s a central meeting place for us to bring in more partnerships,” she said.