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Co-hosted by SPREP, the Government of New Caledonia and PIRT. 800+ delegates across protected areas, species recovery, nature/culture/people and law/finance streams.

Practitioner exchange on ridge-to-reef NbS programmes, financing pathways and community co-design.

Annual gathering of PIRT member organisations to review 2025-2026 implementation of the Pacific Islands Framework.

Subscribe to the Pacific Conservation Digest — quarterly updates from PIRT members.

PIRT welcomes new member organisations committed to Pacific nature conservation. Reach out via the contact form to start the application process.

Jacqueline Evans is a Cook Islands marine conservationist and Goldman Environmental Prize laureate (2019), recognised for leading the campaign that established the Marae Moana marine protected area covering nearly 2 million km² of ocean.

Upcoming Pacific conservation events — workshops, conferences, working group meetings. Sorted chronologically.

Role at PIRT

Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation (PIRT) is a founding member (PIRT) of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation (PIRT) contributes regional expertise and networks to PIRT working groups, partner programmes and the Pacific BioScapes initiative — supporting the four-year Pacific Islands Framework for Nature Conservation across all 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

About the organisation

Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation (PIRT) operates across the Pacific from a base in Samoa, contributing to nature conservation through capacity-building, technical assistance, partnerships with member states and civil society, knowledge management, and direct programme delivery on the ground. As a PIRT member, Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation (PIRT) aligns its regional priorities with the Roundtable framework agreement and reports against pan-Pacific biodiversity targets.

Active programmes that intersect with PIRT

• Pacific BioScapes — EU-funded action managed by SPREP; Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation (PIRT) contributes regional or thematic expertise across the workstreams.
• NBSAP coordination — supports member countries' updates of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• GBF Target 3 (30×30) — area-based conservation work, including marine protected areas, indigenous-led conservation areas and trans-boundary corridors.
• Conference 2026 — co-delivers the 11th Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in Noumea.

Working group involvement

• Nature-based Solutions Working Group (NbSWG) — active member.
• Pacific Area-based Conservation Network (PACoN) — active member.
• Pacific Species Working Group (SWG) — active member.

View all PIRT working groups →

The Pacific Islands Environmental Leadership Award (PIELA) celebrates outstanding contributions to Pacific nature conservation. Browse past laureates below.

Role at PIRT

Pacific Islands Tuna Industry Association is a founding member (PITIA) of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. Pacific Islands Tuna Industry Association contributes regional expertise and networks to PIRT working groups, partner programmes and the Pacific BioScapes initiative — supporting the four-year Pacific Islands Framework for Nature Conservation across all 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

About the organisation

Pacific Islands Tuna Industry Association operates across the Pacific from a base in Fiji, contributing to nature conservation through capacity-building, technical assistance, partnerships with member states and civil society, knowledge management, and direct programme delivery on the ground. As a PIRT member, Pacific Islands Tuna Industry Association aligns its regional priorities with the Roundtable framework agreement and reports against pan-Pacific biodiversity targets.

Active programmes that intersect with PIRT

• Pacific BioScapes — EU-funded action managed by SPREP; Pacific Islands Tuna Industry Association contributes regional or thematic expertise across the workstreams.
• NBSAP coordination — supports member countries' updates of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• GBF Target 3 (30×30) — area-based conservation work, including marine protected areas, indigenous-led conservation areas and trans-boundary corridors.
• Conference 2026 — co-delivers the 11th Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in Noumea.

Working group involvement

• Nature-based Solutions Working Group (NbSWG) — active member.
• Pacific Area-based Conservation Network (PACoN) — active member.
• Pacific Species Working Group (SWG) — active member.

View all PIRT working groups →

Role at PIRT

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) is a founding member (SPREP) of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) contributes regional expertise and networks to PIRT working groups, partner programmes and the Pacific BioScapes initiative — supporting the four-year Pacific Islands Framework for Nature Conservation across all 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

About the organisation

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) operates across the Pacific from a base in Samoa, contributing to nature conservation through capacity-building, technical assistance, partnerships with member states and civil society, knowledge management, and direct programme delivery on the ground. As a PIRT member, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) aligns its regional priorities with the Roundtable framework agreement and reports against pan-Pacific biodiversity targets.

Active programmes that intersect with PIRT

• Pacific BioScapes — EU-funded action managed by SPREP; Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) contributes regional or thematic expertise across the workstreams.
• NBSAP coordination — supports member countries' updates of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• GBF Target 3 (30×30) — area-based conservation work, including marine protected areas, indigenous-led conservation areas and trans-boundary corridors.
• Conference 2026 — co-delivers the 11th Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in Noumea.

Working group involvement

• Nature-based Solutions Working Group (NbSWG) — active member.
• Pacific Area-based Conservation Network (PACoN) — active member.
• Pacific Species Working Group (SWG) — active member.

View all PIRT working groups →

Role at PIRT

Society for Conservation Biology — Oceania is a founding member (SCB-O) of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. Society for Conservation Biology — Oceania contributes regional expertise and networks to PIRT working groups, partner programmes and the Pacific BioScapes initiative — supporting the four-year Pacific Islands Framework for Nature Conservation across all 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

About the organisation

Society for Conservation Biology — Oceania operates across the Pacific from a base in Australia, contributing to nature conservation through capacity-building, technical assistance, partnerships with member states and civil society, knowledge management, and direct programme delivery on the ground. As a PIRT member, Society for Conservation Biology — Oceania aligns its regional priorities with the Roundtable framework agreement and reports against pan-Pacific biodiversity targets.

Active programmes that intersect with PIRT

• Pacific BioScapes — EU-funded action managed by SPREP; Society for Conservation Biology — Oceania contributes regional or thematic expertise across the workstreams.
• NBSAP coordination — supports member countries' updates of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• GBF Target 3 (30×30) — area-based conservation work, including marine protected areas, indigenous-led conservation areas and trans-boundary corridors.
• Conference 2026 — co-delivers the 11th Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in Noumea.

Working group involvement

• Nature-based Solutions Working Group (NbSWG) — active member.
• Pacific Area-based Conservation Network (PACoN) — active member.
• Pacific Species Working Group (SWG) — active member.

View all PIRT working groups →

Role at PIRT

South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is a founding member (SPTO) of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) contributes regional expertise and networks to PIRT working groups, partner programmes and the Pacific BioScapes initiative — supporting the four-year Pacific Islands Framework for Nature Conservation across all 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

About the organisation

South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) operates across the Pacific from a base in Fiji, contributing to nature conservation through capacity-building, technical assistance, partnerships with member states and civil society, knowledge management, and direct programme delivery on the ground. As a PIRT member, South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) aligns its regional priorities with the Roundtable framework agreement and reports against pan-Pacific biodiversity targets.

Active programmes that intersect with PIRT

• Pacific BioScapes — EU-funded action managed by SPREP; South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) contributes regional or thematic expertise across the workstreams.
• NBSAP coordination — supports member countries' updates of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• GBF Target 3 (30×30) — area-based conservation work, including marine protected areas, indigenous-led conservation areas and trans-boundary corridors.
• Conference 2026 — co-delivers the 11th Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in Noumea.

Working group involvement

• Nature-based Solutions Working Group (NbSWG) — active member.
• Pacific Area-based Conservation Network (PACoN) — active member.
• Pacific Species Working Group (SWG) — active member.

View all PIRT working groups →

Role at PIRT

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a founding member (TNC) of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) contributes regional expertise and networks to PIRT working groups, partner programmes and the Pacific BioScapes initiative — supporting the four-year Pacific Islands Framework for Nature Conservation across all 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

About the organisation

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) operates across the Pacific from a base in United States, contributing to nature conservation through capacity-building, technical assistance, partnerships with member states and civil society, knowledge management, and direct programme delivery on the ground. As a PIRT member, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) aligns its regional priorities with the Roundtable framework agreement and reports against pan-Pacific biodiversity targets.

Active programmes that intersect with PIRT

• Pacific BioScapes — EU-funded action managed by SPREP; The Nature Conservancy (TNC) contributes regional or thematic expertise across the workstreams.
• NBSAP coordination — supports member countries' updates of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• GBF Target 3 (30×30) — area-based conservation work, including marine protected areas, indigenous-led conservation areas and trans-boundary corridors.
• Conference 2026 — co-delivers the 11th Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in Noumea.

Working group involvement

• Nature-based Solutions Working Group (NbSWG) — active member.
• Pacific Area-based Conservation Network (PACoN) — active member.
• Pacific Species Working Group (SWG) — active member.

View all PIRT working groups →

Role at PIRT

Tonga Community Development Trust is a founding member (TCDT) of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. Tonga Community Development Trust contributes regional expertise and networks to PIRT working groups, partner programmes and the Pacific BioScapes initiative — supporting the four-year Pacific Islands Framework for Nature Conservation across all 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

About the organisation

Tonga Community Development Trust operates across the Pacific from a base in Tonga, contributing to nature conservation through capacity-building, technical assistance, partnerships with member states and civil society, knowledge management, and direct programme delivery on the ground. As a PIRT member, Tonga Community Development Trust aligns its regional priorities with the Roundtable framework agreement and reports against pan-Pacific biodiversity targets.

Active programmes that intersect with PIRT

• Pacific BioScapes — EU-funded action managed by SPREP; Tonga Community Development Trust contributes regional or thematic expertise across the workstreams.
• NBSAP coordination — supports member countries' updates of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• GBF Target 3 (30×30) — area-based conservation work, including marine protected areas, indigenous-led conservation areas and trans-boundary corridors.
• Conference 2026 — co-delivers the 11th Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in Noumea.

Working group involvement

• Nature-based Solutions Working Group (NbSWG) — active member.
• Pacific Area-based Conservation Network (PACoN) — active member.
• Pacific Species Working Group (SWG) — active member.

View all PIRT working groups →

Role at PIRT

Vanuatu Environmental Science Society is a founding member (VESS) of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. Vanuatu Environmental Science Society contributes regional expertise and networks to PIRT working groups, partner programmes and the Pacific BioScapes initiative — supporting the four-year Pacific Islands Framework for Nature Conservation across all 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

About the organisation

Vanuatu Environmental Science Society operates across the Pacific from a base in Vanuatu, contributing to nature conservation through capacity-building, technical assistance, partnerships with member states and civil society, knowledge management, and direct programme delivery on the ground. As a PIRT member, Vanuatu Environmental Science Society aligns its regional priorities with the Roundtable framework agreement and reports against pan-Pacific biodiversity targets.

Active programmes that intersect with PIRT

• Pacific BioScapes — EU-funded action managed by SPREP; Vanuatu Environmental Science Society contributes regional or thematic expertise across the workstreams.
• NBSAP coordination — supports member countries' updates of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• GBF Target 3 (30×30) — area-based conservation work, including marine protected areas, indigenous-led conservation areas and trans-boundary corridors.
• Conference 2026 — co-delivers the 11th Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in Noumea.

Working group involvement

• Nature-based Solutions Working Group (NbSWG) — active member.
• Pacific Area-based Conservation Network (PACoN) — active member.
• Pacific Species Working Group (SWG) — active member.

View all PIRT working groups →

Role at PIRT

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a founding member (WCS) of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) contributes regional expertise and networks to PIRT working groups, partner programmes and the Pacific BioScapes initiative — supporting the four-year Pacific Islands Framework for Nature Conservation across all 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

About the organisation

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) operates across the Pacific from a base in United States, contributing to nature conservation through capacity-building, technical assistance, partnerships with member states and civil society, knowledge management, and direct programme delivery on the ground. As a PIRT member, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) aligns its regional priorities with the Roundtable framework agreement and reports against pan-Pacific biodiversity targets.

Active programmes that intersect with PIRT

• Pacific BioScapes — EU-funded action managed by SPREP; Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) contributes regional or thematic expertise across the workstreams.
• NBSAP coordination — supports member countries' updates of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• GBF Target 3 (30×30) — area-based conservation work, including marine protected areas, indigenous-led conservation areas and trans-boundary corridors.
• Conference 2026 — co-delivers the 11th Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in Noumea.

Working group involvement

• Nature-based Solutions Working Group (NbSWG) — active member.
• Pacific Area-based Conservation Network (PACoN) — active member.
• Pacific Species Working Group (SWG) — active member.

View all PIRT working groups →

Role at PIRT

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is a founding member (WWF) of the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) contributes regional expertise and networks to PIRT working groups, partner programmes and the Pacific BioScapes initiative — supporting the four-year Pacific Islands Framework for Nature Conservation across all 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

About the organisation

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) operates across the Pacific from a base in Switzerland, contributing to nature conservation through capacity-building, technical assistance, partnerships with member states and civil society, knowledge management, and direct programme delivery on the ground. As a PIRT member, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) aligns its regional priorities with the Roundtable framework agreement and reports against pan-Pacific biodiversity targets.

Active programmes that intersect with PIRT

• Pacific BioScapes — EU-funded action managed by SPREP; World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) contributes regional or thematic expertise across the workstreams.
• NBSAP coordination — supports member countries' updates of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• GBF Target 3 (30×30) — area-based conservation work, including marine protected areas, indigenous-led conservation areas and trans-boundary corridors.
• Conference 2026 — co-delivers the 11th Pacific Islands Conference for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in Noumea.

Working group involvement

• Nature-based Solutions Working Group (NbSWG) — active member.
• Pacific Area-based Conservation Network (PACoN) — active member.
• Pacific Species Working Group (SWG) — active member.

View all PIRT working groups →