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Working Groups
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Co-chairs & Secretariats
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Contributing PIRT members
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The six groups

Choose a working group

Each group is mandated to address an urgent topic for nature conservation in the Pacific Islands. Members come from across the 16 PIRT organisations and beyond — the only requirement is expertise in the area of the group.

3 co-chairs

Nature-based Solutions WG NbSWG

Mainstream nature-based solutions for biodiversity, climate and disaster-risk reduction at scale across Pacific Islands. Quarterly meetings, each on a specific NbS topic.

Co-chairs SPC · SPREP · IUCN-ORO View group →
Est. 2022

Nature Culture WG NCWG

Integrate cultural approaches into conservation programming, policy and activities — Pacific peoples view nature and culture as one, and this group ensures conservation work reflects that.

Chair Elise Huffer View group →
Est. 2015

Pacific Network for Environmental Law PacNEL

Promote legal frameworks and governance systems that advance environmental conservation, environmental justice and sustainable development across the Pacific.

Co-chairs Maria-Goreti Muavesi · Patricia Parkinson View group →
2 co-chairs

Pacific Area-based Conservation Network PACoN

Support Pacific Island countries and territories to achieve their protected and conserved area aspirations, including implementation of GBF Target 3 (30×30). Formerly PAWG.

Co-chairs WCS Fiji · SPREP View group →
PRISMSS-aligned

Pacific Invasives Partnership PIP

Coordinate, develop and track regional efforts to advance invasive species management in PICTs, including action aligned with PRISMSS.

Chair Patty Baio (Island Conservation) View group →
3 co-chairs

Pacific Species Working Group SWG

A network of Pacific Island species specialists advocating for species conservation and supporting regional recovery strategies aligned to GBF Goal A and Target 4.

Co-chairs SPREP · NFMV · BirdLife View group →
How working groups operate

A consistent rhythm across all six groups

Each group runs on a shared operating cadence so members know what to expect.

Quarterly meetings

Online sessions plus an in-person check-in alongside the biennial Pacific Conference.

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Topical webinars & workshops

Targeted skill-building and knowledge-sharing led by working-group experts.

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Regional knowledge hub

Briefings, technical notes and case studies published to the public Documents library.

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Get involved

Bring your expertise into a working group

Working group participation is open to specialists, practitioners and partner organisations contributing to Pacific conservation priorities.

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