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Amphibian Alarm
EAZA Year of the Frog Campaign
2007-2008
See also: EAZA Amphibian Conservation Fund
After thriving for over 360 million years, one third to one half of all amphibian species could
disappear in the immediate future. Therefore EAZA marked the Year of the Frog with the Amphibian Alarm campaign, which had the following aims:
- To generate public awareness and understanding of the amphibian extinction crisis;
- To raise funds for implementing the ex situ aspects of ACAP (Amphibian Conservation Action Plan);
- To encourage further EAZA member participation in amphibian ex situ conservation;
- To raise awareness and funds to support and supplement the activities of the Amphibian Ark; and
- To further position the IUCN and the zoo community as leaders in global conservation.
Key Achievements
At the closing session of the campaign, a fantastic preliminary fundraising result of €410,803 was presented. These funds went towards the Amphibian Ark (AArk), which is a joint effort of three principal partners: the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the IUCN/SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG), and the IUCN/SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG).
The AArk was formed to address the ex situ components of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP). It aims to coordinate ex situ programs implemented by partners around the world, with the first emphasis on programs within the range countries of the species, and with a constant attention to the obligation of coupling ex situ conservation measures with necessary efforts to protect or restore species in their natural habitats.
Projects Supported
The EAZA Year of the Frog Campaign was different as few in situ conservation projects for amphibians existed and the European activities were mostly focused on ex situ breeding programmes. It was thus decided not to raise funds for specific projects but rather for an “EAZA Amphibian Conservation Fund” that can fund future projects as they are developed. Funds were made available in accordance with the overall global priorities as set by IUCN, The Global Amphibian Ark, and the EAZA Amphibian Ark. |
Useful Links
 Amphibian Ark
Amphibian Specialist Group
IUCN Amphibian Conservation Action Plan
Frog MatchMaker
Useful Documents
EAZA Amphibian Campaign Fact Sheet
 EAZA Amphibian Ark Info Pack
Brochure for the Tay Yen Tu Nature Reserve in Vietnam (funded by the ACF)
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