22nd Regular Session of the Scientific Committee

SC22 will consider a range of proposals aimed at improving the future operation of the Scientific Committee, including measures to enhance the timeliness and efficiency of the stock assessment process, prioritise the Scientific Committee's work programme, and strengthen the quality and robustness of stock assessments through a structured framework for independent review. Discussions under this agenda will also consider opportunities to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of the Scientific Committee's operations while maintaining the quality, transparency and independence of scientific advice.

This agenda item responds to a series of recommendations from SC21 and taskings from WCPFC22 to improve the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of the Scientific Committee's operations. The Commission requested further work on improving the stock assessment workflow, prioritising the Scientific Committee's work programme, and developing a structured framework for independent reviews of stock assessments. Agenda Item 11.1 brings together these related initiatives, which are addressed in WCPFC-SC22-2026-GN-IP06 and GN-WP05 and GN-WP06, for consideration by SC22.