WORKSHOPS

January 15th 2023: Amphibian Red List Workshop - PRE-REGISTERED WORKSHOP

Join us prior to the Conference for a preliminary workshop on Red List updates for amphibian species from the southern African region.

Southern Africa’s frogs were last assessed between 2010 and 2015. Since the previous assessments we now have 14 species that are Data Deficient (DD) or Not Evaluated and discussion of assessments for these will also be included, especially in light of recent research showing that 50% of DD are likely to be threatened. As part of both National Red List processes and the next Global Amphibian Assessment (3), the Regional IUCN Amphibian Specialist Group will be leading the re-assessments for all species that occur in the region during 2023 and 2024. To prepare for this undertaking, we will hold a one-day preliminary workshop to inform interested herpetologists on these processes, including:

1. a brief review of how to apply the Red List criteria and changes introduced by the IUCN since the last amphibian assessments

2. identifying species of concern, and threats for consideration, including climate change

3. introduction of the new approaches to incorporating climate change into Red List assessments and discussion around the required life history information needed to formally include climate change as a future or present threat

Please send an RSVP to josh at joshuaw@ewt.org.za

January 17th 2023: Photography Workshop - OPEN WORKSHOP

You are invited to attend and participate in a workshop on reptile and amphibian photography. The workshop will cover basic photographic principles and approaches to getting the best reptile/amphibian photographs. In addition, the workshop will discuss the ethical considerations surrounding safe handling and animal welfare of reptiles and amphibians for photographic/media purposes.

The aims of the workshop are to:

1. Encourage the consideration of welfare in photographic practices

2. Discuss the importance of handling in photographic practices both for human safety and animal safety

3. Learn basic principles/skills to enhance reptile and amphibian photography

January 17th 2023: Reptile Trade Workshop - OPEN WORKSHOP

You are invited to attend and participate in a workshop on the trade in South African reptiles and amphibians. South Africa is home to a wide diversity of reptile and amphibian species, many of which are popular in international trade. In order to improve the systems that are in place to regulate and protect these species, we require more information and ideas on trade, and how these systems can be further developed.

The aim of the workshop will be to discuss several of pertinent issues regarding trade and dissemination of information, in order to help improve the systems that are in place to regulate and protect them.

Discussion topics for this workshop:

1. General reptile trade issues or concerns

2. Disclosure of reptile and amphibian study/recce sites and locations

3. Sharing of information on social media

4. Non-detrimental removal of wild specimens