The Pacific Islands Conference series
The Pacific’s headline biodiversity gathering returns 7–11 September 2026 at the Tjibaou Cultural Centre, Noumea. A 5-yearly series since 1975, the 11th edition is co-hosted by SPREP, the Government of New Caledonia and PIRT.
Since its inception in 1975, the Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation has served as the premier regional forum for advancing biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management across the Pacific. Over the past ten conferences, it has brought together governments, intergovernmental organisations, conservation partners, donors, scientists, customary leaders, youth, and local communities to shape a shared vision for nature conservation in the region.
As the highest-level decision-making platform for Pacific conservation, the Conference provides an opportunity to review progress, assess emerging challenges and opportunities, and agree on priorities and commitments that will guide regional action in the years ahead.
The 11th Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation marks an important milestone as conservation leaders and practitioners gather once again in the Pacific. Delegates will adopt the new Pacific Regional Framework for Nature Conservation 2026–2030, State of Environment and Conservation 2025 and endorse a new Declaration, reinforcing the region’s commitment to achieving the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and securing a resilient future for Pacific people and nature.
What we'll work on in Noumea
The 11th Conference programme is organised around practical streams that mirror the Pacific Framework's pillars and the region's most urgent conservation priorities.
Protected & conserved areas
Pacific progress towards GBF Target 3 (30x30), including terrestrial, marine and freshwater protected areas, OECMs and locally managed conservation.
Stream sessions → Stream 2
Species recovery & invasive response
Recovery work for Pacific species alongside invasive eradication, biosecurity and regional response priorities.
Stream sessions → Stream 3
Nature, culture & people
Traditional knowledge, customary tenure, youth, gender and equitable benefit-sharing at the heart of Pacific conservation.
Stream sessions → Stream 4
Environmental law & finance
Legal pathways, environmental justice, rights of nature, conservation finance and donor coordination for the next regional cycle.
Stream sessions →Three partners delivering the 11th Conference
The Conference is delivered by partners working with the Conference Steering Committee, stream leads and the local organising group in Noumea.
Convening host
SPREP Pacific Regional Environment Programme
SPREP convenes the Conference series and hosts the PIRT Secretariat from Apia, Samoa. SPREP leads regional coordination, programme curation, the State of Environment report and Framework consultation.
Local host
Government of New Caledonia Local host - Noumea 2026
The Government of New Caledonia supports venue, logistics, French-language programming, cultural programme coordination and delegate travel context for Noumea.
Coalition host
PIRT Pacific Islands Roundtable
PIRT anchors the Conference programme through its members and working groups, and supports consultation on the 2026-2030 Framework to be adopted in Noumea.
Plan your conference
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ProgrammeOpening ceremony, keynotes, plenaries, parallel streams, workshops, side events and closing — Monday 7 to Friday 11 September 2026.
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Venue & travelRenzo Piano's Tjibaou Cultural Centre, La Tontouta International Airport, partner hotels, visa requirements and Kanak culture.
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RegisterChoose in-person or virtual participation, pick your thematic streams, and tell us your accessibility and dietary needs for Noumea 2026.
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