22nd Regular Session of the Scientific Committee

SC22 will develop the 2027 SC work program and budget, as well as the provisional work program and indicative budget for 2028–2029, for the Commission’s consideration and endorsement. All project proponents should submit proposals with detailed terms of reference, including objectives, rationale, assumptions, scope of work, data requirements, whether public or non-public, time frame, budget, and references, for SC review and prioritisation. Proponents should refer to the Template for SC Project Proposals in Attachment B of SC21-GN-WP-03, which is also available in the Key Documents Library on the WCPFC website.

SC22 will note a recommendation from the Finance and Administration Committee to the Commission (Para 71, FAC9 Summary Report) that “WCPFC12 task SC with carefully considering proposed scientific projects in the context of the indicative budget agreed for the coming year.”