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.
NbSWG — Nature-based Solutions Working Group
Mainstream nature-based solutions for biodiversity, climate and disaster-risk reduction at scale across Pacific Islands.…
NCWG — Nature Culture Working Group
Integrate cultural approaches into conservation programming, policy and activities — connecting nature and culture as one.…
PACoN — Pacific Area-based Conservation Network
Pacific-wide network advancing protected and conserved areas — formerly the Protected Areas Working Group (PAWG).…
PIP — Pacific Invasives Partnership
Coordinate, develop and track regional efforts to advance invasive species management in Pacific Island countries and territories.…
PacNEL — Pacific Network for Environmental Law
Promote legal frameworks and governance systems that advance environmental conservation, justice and sustainable development.…
SWG — Pacific Species Working Group
Advance Pacific species recovery — develop a regional strategy and implementation plan supporting GBF Target 4.…
How working groups operate
A predictable rhythm of meetings and workshops, with shared documents and a working group secretariat that keeps the group moving between gatherings.
Quarterly meetings
Each group meets at least quarterly — most online, with at least one in-person workshop per year. Meetings are themed around a regional topic and open to invited contributors.
See upcoming meetings →Topical webinars & workshops
Working groups co-host technical webinars on Pacific priorities — IUCN NbS Standards, GBF Target 3 implementation, invasives biosecurity, environmental law reform — open to the wider community of practice.
Browse events →Regional knowledge hub
Each group curates working documents, technical guidance and member updates — published through PIRT and shared with the wider region via the Pacific BioScapes Programme.
Open documents →Join a working group
Working group membership is open to anyone with expertise in the area of the group — not only PIRT member organisation staff. Reach the secretariat to express interest.