According to the Terms of Reference of the Regional Working Groups (RWGs) adopted at the 1st Project Steering Committee (29-30 June 2021), the purpose of RWG has the responsibility “for co-ordinating the work of the National Committees on mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass, and wetlands, established in each of the participating countries; for ensuring effective implementation of project activities undertaken in the context of the achievement of the habitats management targets of the project; and to provide a mechanism for exchange of information and experience of habitats management activities in each country.”

The objectives of the First Meeting of the Regional Working Groups include 1. Present and discuss the SAP targets for mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass and wetlands, and selected sites; 2. Present the compiled information provided on the status of SAP implementation between 2008-2020, which will be further developed into a publication in 2022; 3. Present the compiled information on the national revisions to targets and sites, building upon recent and ongoing projects, initiatives, and best practices; and 4. Discuss executing arrangement and work plans for 2021-2022.

The documents and other materials will be available on the project website at https://www.scssap.org/events.