The 10th World Amphibian and Reptile Conference was held in Kuching, Borneo, from August 5 to August 9, 2024, with over a thousand participants from dozens of countries coming together to discuss and present the latest breakthroughs and discoveries in various fields.

　　Dr. Chun-Kai Yang, assistant researcher at CIRES, along with Associate Professor Yi-Ju Yang from National Dong Hwa University’s College of Environmental Studies and Oceanography, has been invited by Prof. Harold Heatwole, the editor-in-chief of the book Amphibian Biology, to write a chapter introducing the status of amphibians and conservation efforts in Taiwan for an upcoming edition of the book.

　　At the conference, Dr. Chun-Kai Yang also presented on the forum titled "The Amphibian Biology Series: History, New Perspectives, and Future Outlook." His talk, "The Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians in Taiwan," covered not only Taiwan's endemic amphibian species and conservation strategies but also the impact of invasive species on native populations. He emphasized the benefits of citizen science in amphibian conservation and habitat management. The presentation received positive feedback from scholars from various countries, enhancing international understanding of Taiwan's amphibians.

➤　Dr. Yang Chun-Kai poses for a photo with Prof. Harold Heatwole, the editor-in-chief of Amphibian Biology.

　　Additionally, Dr. Yang gave a presentation titled "Do Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic Systems Affect the Land Use of Amphibians and Reptiles within Anthropogenic Areas?" This talk shared results from a two-year study conducted in Fonglin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan. The research found that amphibians and reptiles are scattered across different habitats, constantly changing their distribution in response to human activities throughout the seasons. During autumn, a significant number of these species were attracted to the photovoltaic fields. Compared to large-scale ground-mounted solar farms abroad, the ecological research on Taiwan's small-scale solar installations has garnered considerable interest from international scholars, leading to discussions on how emerging energy landscapes can balance energy policy and ecological conservation.

➤　Dr. Yang Chun-Kai presented "The Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians in Taiwan" at the 10th World Amphibian and Reptile Conference forum.