Protected & conserved areas
Pacific progress towards GBF Target 3, marine spatial planning, Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas, and Locally Managed Marine Areas.
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A Pacific tradition since 1975
The Pacific Islands Conference series
Held every four years since 1975, the Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation is the region's most important gathering for biodiversity policy and practice. Each Conference adopts a regional Framework and a State of Environment report that guide Pacific conservation work for the cycle ahead.
The 11th Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas will convene 7-11 September 2026 at the Tjibaou Cultural Centre in Noumea, co-hosted by SPREP, the Government of New Caledonia and PIRT.
More than 800 participants from Pacific governments, intergovernmental organisations, conservation NGOs, donors, scientists, customary leaders and Pacific communities will align priorities for the 2026-2030 Framework refresh and regional biodiversity delivery.
Four thematic streams
What we'll work on in Noumea
The 11th Conference programme is organised across four parallel streams that mirror the Pacific Framework's pillars and respond to the most urgent regional priorities.
Species recovery & invasive response
Threatened species recovery, Pacific biosecurity, invasive species eradication, and ecosystem restoration across islands and seascapes.
Stream sessions →Nature, culture & people
Pacific approaches led by customary tenure, Indigenous knowledge, cultural identity, youth voice and community stewardship.
Stream sessions →Environmental law & finance
Policy reform, environmental law, climate and biodiversity finance, monitoring, reporting and implementation support.
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Co-hosts
Three partners delivering the 11th Conference
The 11th Pacific Conference is delivered jointly by three partners working in close coordination with the Conference Steering Committee and local organising team in Noumea.
SPREP
SPREP convenes the Conference series and hosts the PIRT Secretariat from Apia, Samoa.
PIRT biodiversity coordinator →Government of New Caledonia
The New Caledonia Government hosts the venue, logistics, local partners and delegate coordination in Noumea.
Go live →PIRT
PIRT aligns the regional programme with its 16 member organisations and working groups.
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Plan your conference
Programme · speakers · venue
Three places to start as you plan your trip to Noumea. The full programme, speaker roster and venue guidance connect delegates to everything they need.
Programme
Day-by-day Conference programme
Opening ceremony, keynotes, plenaries, parallel sessions and side events from 7 to 11 September 2026.
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Speakers
Conference speakers & keynotes
Pacific leaders, co-chairs, ministers, customary authorities and youth voices shaping Noumea 2026.
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Venue & travel
Venue, travel & accommodation
Centre Culturel Tjibaou, Noumea, partner hotels, visa requirements and travel planning.
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Be part of Noumea 2026
Register for the 11th Pacific Conference.
Registration is the primary intake path for delegates. Contact the secretariat for partnership, sponsorship or accessibility questions.