IUCN SSC Duck Specialist Group

More about the Specialist Group

The DSG works closely with Wetlands International, who coordinate the monitoring of many duck populations, the IUCN SSC Threatened Waterfowl Specialist Group, whose focus includes globally threatened duck species, the Waterbird Harvest Specialist Group - Wetlands International, whose work includes issues related to the sustainable harvest of ducks, and the IUCN SSC Species Monitoring Specialist Group, who work to stimulate and support biodiversity monitoring by ...

A key role of the DSG is to support the identification of new conservation priorities and emerging conservation issues, and respond accordingly, e.g. by undertaking more detailed assessments or supporting members and others to develop relevant projects.

Specialist Group work

The DSG works to generate and disseminate knowledge and best practices between members and others with an interest in duck conservation and management and to ensure priority issues for duck conservation are identified and addressed.