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The World Species Congress: A Critical Forum for Global Conservation Posted: 6 May 2024 The first ever World Species Congress is a significant event that will bring together conservationists, researchers, policymakers, and advocates from around the world to address the most pressing challenges facing the planet’s biodiversity. As we look ahead to this crucial event, […]

CoP28 and Why it Matters to the Zoo and Aquarium Community Posted: 15 December 2023 CoP28 is the 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting which sees a large participation by governments as well as civil society, to discuss how to limit future climate change. This year, the summit took place in Dubai, in the

Towards a New Vision for WAZA Posted: 6 June 2023 Founded in 1935 as the International Association of Directors of Zoological Gardens, WAZA has a long history of working with the international community to promote best practices in animal welfare and conservation in zoos and aquariums. Over the years, however, it became apparent that there

19th CITES Conference of the Parties in Panama – What was in it for Aquariums and Zoos? Posted: 2 December 2022 Between 14-25 November 2022, the Nineteenth Conference of the Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) took place in Panama City, Panama.  A reminder of

Toward a new Strategy for WAZA: An update on WAZA’s Strategic Planning Process Posted: 10 November 2022 Earlier in 2022, the WAZA Council and Executive Office, together with strategic planning consultant EcoLeaders, embarked on a journey toward a new strategy for WAZA. WAZA’s strategy will guide the steps we take by setting criteria for how we

Play it Cool! How EAZA’s Collaborative Banking of Samples Helps Improve Population Management and Conservation Posted: 11 October 2022 Christina Hvilsom,Chair of the EAZA Biobank Working Group Anna Mekarska, EAZA Biobank Coordinator Danny de Man, EAZA Deputy Executive Director and Director Conservation and Population Management The EAZA Biobank, has made a transformative journey from a vision

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo’s Efforts to Save the Pickersgill’s Reed Frogs Posted: 6 May 2021By: Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Amphibian Research Programme Team Pickersgill’s reed frog (Hyperolius pickergilli). Credit Johannesburg Zoo The Amphibian Research Project of the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ-ARP) was initiated in 2006 with the main objective of assisting

Covid-19 – Two Oceans Aquarium Date: 04/06/2020 By: Renee Leeuwner, Two Oceans Aquarium, South Africa We live in uncertain times, as governments, organisations, companies, and individuals are trying to get to grips with the current Covid-19 pandemic. When the virus was first reported in China in December of 2019, it translated but to a murmur

Illegal Wildlife Trafficking – How You Can Help Date: 19/05/2020 By: Greg Tully, Pan-African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) A young chimpanzee which had been caught for the illegal wildlife trade Conservationists and field researchers have a unique opportunity to both witness and counteract illegal wildlife trafficking, yet for many, this aspect of fieldwork can come as

Zoo and Aquarium Educational Resources Updated: 25/05/2020 Many parents have suddenly found themselves at home with children to entertain and keep busy. Luckily, a number of WAZA members have online educational resources which are free to use and are aimed at a variety of ages. South African Association for Marine Biological Research, South Africa The