The ASG has launched the ASG Webinar Series in May 2024, an initiative designed to bring together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the world to discuss amphibian conservation. This exciting program covers a variety of topics including recent research findings, conservation efforts, and outreach initiatives.
Meet Your Webinar Coordinator:
Dasi Ong (Malaysia):
Webinar coordinator and contact for speakers from Asia & Oceania; ong.dasi3 [a] amphibians.org
Meet Your Webinar Officers:
- Maria Jose Chang (Guatemala):
Contact for speakers from the Americas and the Caribbean; mchang [a] amphibians.org
- Marisa Naia (Portugal):
Contact for speakers from Europe; mnaia [a] amphibians.org
- Arno van Niekerk (South Africa)
Contact for speakers from Africa; avanniekerk [a] amphibians.org
When is our next webinar?
Our webinar series aims to create a platform where experts can share their work and collaborate on innovative solutions for amphibian conservation. We are always looking for new voices to join our discussions. If you are interested in presenting your work or recommending a colleague, please get in touch with our Webinar Officers. Our previous webinars are available on our YouTube Channel!
Register for the Webinar Series & Share Your Knowledge: Registration Link
Stay tuned for more exciting webinars featuring experts from around the world discussing a variety of amphibian conservation topics. Here is the list of all webinars, past and upcoming!
| No. | Webinar title | Invited speaker | Date and time of presentation | YouTube recordings link |
| 8. | Developing genomic approaches and resources for increasing amphibian resilience | Dr. Tiffany Kosch | 18th March 12 pm Melbourne time | |
| 7. | The challenging conservation of the amphibian megadiversity in Madagascar | Dr. Franco Andreone | 4th February 2025 3 pm Central Europe time | |
| 6. | Amphibian Reproductive Modes and Their Conservation | Dr. Madhava Meegaskumbura | 18th December 2024 10 am China time | https://youtu.be/psc8c-sNsTc?si=SHy2OPQToCNbT3jW |
| 5. | Toads and Frogs on the Roads – 30 Years of Italian Experience | Vincenzo Ferri | 20th November 2024 10 am Italy time | https://youtu.be/m9SXqsiYeAY?si=07hNxHGyIjvF5wKI |
| 4. | Introducing Anura Africa: South Africa’s New Amphibian-focused NGO | Dr. Jeanne Tarrant | 31st October 2024 10 am South African Standard Time | https://youtu.be/zy0F7fsfQzs?si=eerM4_YZaY8Qwhjz |
| 3. | Ecology and Conservation Genetics of Mesoamerican Amphibians | Dr. Alejandra Zamora | 26th September 2024 9 am Guatemala time | https://youtu.be/CUy-VOgG4ik?si=cebkwxBQaRepmw4w |
| 2. | The State of the World’s Amphibians (SOTWA) | Kelsey Neam | 26th June 2024 8:30 am Washington, US time | https://youtu.be/_zNORZN9vIU?si=eMvbH4SpTSOd7bpe |
| 1. | Introduction to Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG) | Dr. Ariadne Angulo | 29th May 2024 9 am Eastern Daylight time | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Thm8xHI3JM8 |