Applications Invited for Stiftung Artenschutz Amphibian Conservation Fund

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About the Organization

Since 2018, Stiftung Artenschutz has been working very closely with the Association of Zoological Gardens (VdZ) in Berlin. For both partners, nature conservation and, in particular, species conservation are among the most important tasks. Zoological gardens have the space and expertise to contribute to ex-situ conservation, i.e. the protection outside the natural habitats. There is no other organisations than modern zoos that can contribute more knowledge to husbandry, breeding and reintroduction in line with the "one-plan approach",of endangered animal species.

Stiftung Artenschutz is a joint initiative of zoological gardens, animal parks and nature conservation organisations. Its aim is to preserve endangered species, which, although under severe threat of global extinction, do not have a strong support. The focus of the work is thus on the in-situ protection of species and their habitats.

About the Grant

The alarming global decline of amphibian species prompted the zoo associations, zoos and private holder associations in the German-speaking region to engage actively in the conservation of this highly endangered group of animal species. The Amphibian Conservation Fund supports a range of activities including direct amphibian conservation and research projects, conservation breeding and reintroduction, capacity building, training and capacity building, habitat restoration, and education and awareness activities.

Stiftung Artenschutz (Species Conservation Foundation) holds the Amphibian Conservation Fund in trust for its funding partners and manages its allocation with the input of those partners.

The aim and purpose of the Amphibian Conservation Fund is the support of direct and indirect measures for amphibian conservation. This grant only supports projects that can demonstrate a positive effect on the conservation situation of threatened amphibian species.  

The Amphibian Conservation Fund targets threatened species of the categories Critically Endangered, Endangered und Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Other categories are acceptible if there is a demonstrable reason for concern or if surveys are necessary to clarify the conservation status of Data Deficient or Not Evaluated species.

The approach and work of Stiftung Artenschutz follows internationally recognised guidelines such as those of the IUCN and its Species Survival Commission.

How to Apply

Call for amphibian project applications is open until August 31, 2025, 23:59 CET (UTC+2).

Download: Proposal guidelines

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