Why Africa needs multi-species conservation hubs

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The conservation sector is opting for highly specialised models for individual species. The latest species-specific hub is the world’s first Giraffe Research Facility, launched in South Africa and follows two other such initiatives this year for pangolins and corals. A regional multi-species hub model can, however, be a better option.

• While specialisation drives excellence, Africa has over 1,100 threatened species. If every country and species develops its own centre, how many facilities will Africa need? And can conservation remain coherent? 

• Established multi-species hubs such as the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya already manage diverse species under shared logistics.

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