Taiwan's Contributions Recognized: Joint Taxonomy Advisory Group Meeting Held in Taipei

Taipei Zoo announced today that it is hosting the 6th Joint Taxonomy Advisory Group Meeting (JTAG) from May 25th to 28th, marking the first time in nearly 12 years that the event has been held outside of North America or Europe. This symbolizes the high level of recognition for Taiwan's contributions to international wildlife conservation and population management. According to the press release issued by the zoo, the JTAG is a core group of experts responsible for "cross-regional species coordination and population management" in global wildlife conservation, gathering every two years to share and discuss conservation progress. The zoo stated that the integrated conservation (One Plan Approach) of critically endangered species in Asia is one of the focuses of global cooperation. The zoo shared its experience in conserving native endangered species such as pangolins and leopard cats, serving as an important example. The seminar series began with the "International Forum on Small Felid Conservation" to share practical approaches. The zoo noted that the meeting focuses on connecting practical challenges with global strategies, with key themes including promoting "integrated conservation principles," breaking down barriers between in-situ and ex-situ actions, aligning regional species management with international goals such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and exploring how to optimize cross-regional support with limited human and financial resources.