More about the Specialist Group
The African Rhino Specialist Group is one of the more than 140 Specialist Groups (SGs) of the IUCN’s Species Survival Commission (SSC). The largely volunteer – based network of experts across disciplines represents and works on behalf of the SSC to further rhino conservation in Africa. The AfRSG’s work covers all African rhino range States: Botswana, Chad, DR Congo, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe; & works with state, provincial, community, municipal & private sector rhino conservation programs.
- To establish and enhance healthy and persistent rhino populations through advising and facilitating the efficient protection and dynamic biological management of African rhinos within their natural range
- To foster multiple values of rhinos for all peoples’ well-being through promoting sustainable conservation
- To facilitate research, collate information and report on the status of African rhinos to the IUCN and other parties
- To support targeted communication to a wide range of stakeholders
- To ensure effective leadership through the capacity building and mentorship of the next generation of rhino conservationists
- To promote sustainable finance and good governance for African rhino conservation
- To manage, monitor and evaluate the Group via effective, efficient, and transparent governance