Structure
The AsRSG operates through seven standing working groups: three organised around species-level conservation, and four around functional areas essential to the group's effectiveness. Each is chaired by an appointed member and reports collectively to the Leadership Team, with a designated Leadership Focal Point providing day-to-day guidance.
Scientific leadership and strategic coordination for the conservation of the greater one-horned rhino across its range in India and Nepal.
Co-chairs
Leadership focal point
Naresh Subedi (Vice Chair – South Asia) & Deba Kumar Dutta (Red List Authority)
Leading and coordinating the rescue of the Sumatran rhino from extinction, integrating field protection with managed breeding at a population level.
Co-chairs
Leadership focal point
Christy Williams (Chair) & Kurnia Khairani (Vice Chair – SE Asia)
Strategic oversight and technical guidance for the Javan rhino, covering single-site population management and the establishment of a second population.
Co-chairs
Leadership focal point
Christy Williams (Chair) & Kurnia Khairani (Vice Chair – SE Asia)
Scientific and technical oversight of conservation breeding and assisted reproduction for Asian rhinos, across the full spectrum from captive facilities to managed sanctuary populations.
Co-chairs
Leadership focal point
Bhaskar Choudhury (Deputy Chair)
Building and stewarding a diverse, sustainable base of institutional and financial partners for the AsRSG.
Co-chairs
Leadership focal point
Christy Williams (Chair)
Establishing the AsRSG as the authoritative voice on Asian rhino conservation, and capturing and disseminating the knowledge its members generate.
Co-chairs
Leadership focal point
Christy Williams (Chair) & Deba Kumar Dutta
Upholding the scientific rigour, professional standards and diversity of the AsRSG membership, and creating pathways for young conservationists.
Co-chairs
Leadership focal point
Bhaskar Choudhury (Deputy Chair)
