World Congress 1
Canterbury, UK, 1989
World Congress 2
Adelaide, AU, 1994
World Congress 3
Prague, CZ 1997
World Congress 4
Bentota, SL 2001
World Congress 5
Stellenbosch, SA 2005
World Congress 6
Manaus, BR 2008
Archived Website
World Congress 7
Vancouver, CA 2012
World Congress 8
Hangzhou, CN 2016
World Congress 9
Dunedin, NZ 2020
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Aotearoa Climate Change Declaration
"Be it resolved that the participants in the 9th World Congress of Herpetology call for:
the partnership of science and society to build science-based solutions to the problems caused by carbon emissions; all air travel to the Congress to be carbon-mitigated via reputable and certified avenues, with eventual goal of being a 100% carbon-neutral Congress; renewable energy and materials alternatives, local food (including limited meat and dairy), and transparency by vendors providing services for all Congresses (including transport, housing, food, and other sectors), and recognizing and enabling resilient indigenous and local economies; and increased protection for biodiversity and wild places."
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The 10th World Congress of Herpetology (WCH10) took place from August 5 to 9, 2024, at the Borneo Convention Center in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. This event brought together over 4,000 delegates from 70 nations, including researchers, conservationists, and enthusiasts dedicated to the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians. Borneo's rich biodiversity served as an inspiring backdrop for the congress, allowing delegates to experience the island's unique herpetofauna first-hand. Field excursions offered encounters with species such as the Bornean keeled pit viper, green crested lizard, and long-nosed horned frog, enhancing the practical understanding of herpetological diversity and conservation needs.
