SWG · PIRT Working Group

Accelerating species recovery across the Pacific Islands

Mandate

A network of Pacific Island Species Specialists advocating for species conservation. Develops a regional and national strategy for species recovery — supporting Goal A and Target 4 of the GBF.

Core functions

  • Convene 14 IUCN Specialist Groups represented across the Pacific (Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, Seabird, Coral, Reef Fish, Freshwater Fish, Invertebrate, Bat, Reptile, Amphibian, Crocodile, Plant, Mollusc, Crustacean Specialist Groups).
  • Run the Pacific Species Red List monitoring programme.
  • Co-ordinate annual Pacific Species Status Reports.
  • Support member countries' SDG 14/15 species reporting.

Joining the Pacific Species Working Group

Open to PIRT members + IUCN Specialist Group focal points + Pacific species researchers. Request membership via the SWG private group; confirmation within 5 working days.

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