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The Zoological Society of London and the Green Camel Bell got together to prepare a Conservation Action Plan for Chinese Giant Salamanders (Andrias sp.) through a participative workshop in Lanzhou, China, in October 2023. The Plan is now released in English  and Chinese, and ready to be used for the conservation of all species of the […]

The updated Amphibian Conservation Action Plan, a collaborative document authored by more than 100 global experts, is published, collating the most up-to-date evidence base to inform amphibian conservation action. Today’s release, the 2024 Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP), synthesises developments in amphibian conservation knowledge and practice over the last 15 years. The IUCN SSC Amphibian […]

Our sister organisation, the Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA), is launching the new Targeted Amphibian Research and Action Program (TARAP). This grant program provides financial support for research projects that address critical conservation needs identified in key studies such as the 2023 State of the World’s Amphibians (SOTWA) and the 2023 Amphibian Conservation Action Plan Status Review Draft (ACAP). The program is […]

A new book Continental Northeast Asian Amphibians: Origins, Behavioural Ecology, and Conservation, written by Co-Chair of IUCN-SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, Professor Amaël Borzée, is available now. This 240-page book is the first-ever comprehensive compilation of knowledge on the amphibians of continental northeast Asia, introducing the biogeographic history, behavioural patterns, ecological requirements, and threats in the […]

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the ASG Webinar Series, a new initiative designed to bring together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the world to discuss amphibian conservation. This exciting program will cover a variety of topics including recent research findings, conservation efforts, and outreach initiatives. Meet Your Webinar Officers: Contact for […]