1. Threatened Species Working Group
Action Strategy for Nature Objective 3:
Protect and recover threatened species, and species of ecological, cultural and economic significance.
Aims of the WG:
Act as a coordination network for species activities in the region
Promote technical exchange of knowledge
Increase collaboration and avoid duplication of efforts

2. Achievements in 2010/2011
1) Re-form and re-invigorate the Threatened Species Working Group
RESULT: Membership to list-serve increased, but engagement still somewhat lacking
2) Create a database of current projects focused on species conservation.
RESULT: database created by CI and Birdlife and circulated to list-serve for input.
Currently have a list of 30 projects.
3) Create a database of people with Pacific island species expertise
RESULT: Existing databases merged and circulated to list-serve for further input.
Currently have over 350 people listed.

3. Challenges for the Group
Species conservation is a fundamental area of Action Strategy
Importance of this group and topic is recognized
BUT:
Lack of engagement
Lack of enthusiasm for action
People signed up to list-serve but not active
Willingness to share ideas and knowledge an issue?

4. The way forward...? Is the Threatened Species Working Group necessary?
Can enthusiasm be increased and further support leveraged?
Advice from other list-serve groups?
How can we build on the achievements and activities from 2010/2011?