About
The IUCN SSC Giraffe and Okapi Specialist Group (GOSG) was established in March 2013 in recognition of widespread threats to giraffe and okapi, and to address the lack of understanding of the species and their conservation needs. The GOSG is comprised of a group of technical experts from around the world ranging from field biologists and zoologists to veterinarians, geneticists and social scientists with interests and expertise in the conservation of the two giraffid genera.
As well as being a scientific advisory body to the IUCN, the GOSG aims to increase understanding of giraffe and okapi, the threats they face, and how such threats can be mitigated to facilitate their long term conservation. The group also aims to catalyse research into giraffe and okapi conservation.
As well as being a scientific advisory body to the IUCN, the GOSG aims to increase understanding of giraffe and okapi, the threats they face, and how such threats can be mitigated to facilitate their long term conservation. The group also aims to catalyse research into giraffe and okapi conservation.
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Vision
The vision of the Giraffe and Okapi Specialist Group (GOSG) is that: viable populations of Giraffe and Okapi, iconic African species, and their habitats, are conserved sustainably and for their evolutionary potential across, and role in, naturally functioning ecosystems, and are valued and protected, locally and globally, recognising their independent right to existence and our duty to current and future generations.
We will achieve our vision by:
We will achieve our vision by:
- Providing coordination, support and technical advice
- Monitoring and reporting of population status and trends
- Raising awareness and providing information
