Our work
Research & Monitoring
Helping build the evidence for saiga conservation.
We support research and field monitoring, connect scientists and conservation partners, and help turn findings into evidence that guides decisions about saiga conservation.
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The challenge
Saigas live across vast landscapes, and their populations can change dramatically. As they recover and the world around them changes, conservationists need reliable evidence to understand how the species is faring, identify emerging challenges, and decide where action is most needed.
Building that evidence takes more than any one study or specialist. Valuable knowledge is held by field teams, researchers, and conservation partners across the saiga’s range. The challenge is to bring their expertise and findings together, build a clearer picture of what is happening, and ensure that conservation decisions are guided by the best available evidence.
Our role
What SCA does
Connecting scientific expertise
We bring researchers and organisations together to investigate complex conservation challenges, from disease outbreaks to emerging threats.
Growing the evidence base
We support student research, connect emerging researchers with local partners, and help share findings that inform saiga conservation.
Supporting field research
We help local researchers and conservation partners carry out fieldwork through funding, equipment, and practical support.
Our work in numbers
20+ student projects
supported by SCA
Looking ahead
Building knowledge for the future
As saiga populations recover, new questions are emerging about their health, movements, and interactions with people. Continued research will help conservation partners understand these changes and respond to new challenges.
SCA has opportunities to support more locally led research, connect students and specialists across its network, and help ensure that findings are shared and used in conservation planning. The aim is to strengthen the knowledge and expertise available to protect saigas over the long term.
Support our work
Support this work
Your donation helps SCA protect saigas and support conservation across their range.
Your support helps make saiga conservation possible.