Welcome to “Organizations of the Month” here at SAPAWA, where we celebrate smaller conservation groups that might not be famous online but do big work to save animals. Get to know these hardworking teams, see the amazing things they do for wildlife, and learn how you can help them make a difference.
April 2024
Saola Working Group
The SWG operates under the auspices of the Asian Wild Cattle Specialist Group of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. Although it’s part of a larger entity, the SWG focuses specifically on the conservation of the saola, making it a specialized and influential group in its niche.
They work with local governments, communities, and other conservation organizations to implement conservation strategies, conduct research, and raise awareness of the Saola’s plight.
Their efforts are critical to the survival of the saola, focusing on habitat protection, anti-poaching activities, and the development of captive breeding programs. The Saola Working Group’s focused approach and dedication to a single species in a specific region exemplifies the impactful work that smaller organizations can achieve in conservation.