LIFE Platform Meeting: Amphibian and Reptile Conservation in Europe – Challenges and Opportunities

This LIFE platform meeting focused on the challenges and opportunities related to the preservation of amphibians and reptiles in Europe, bringing together leading experts and LIFE projects working in this field. The meeting was organised by Steps for LIFE, a project aiming to transform ‘Long Distance Non-Motorised Roads’ into versatile green infrastructures that enhance biodiversity, boost ecological connectivity, provide ecosystem services, and increase tourist awareness. 

The following key topics were addressed in the presentations and the working groups:

• Climate change and Protected Areas. Protected areas for amphibians and reptiles in the context of climate change – Have we protected the right areas?
• Invasive alien species. Exploring methods and options for removal of species which have to compete with native species.
• Addressing human pressures. Long term future for amphibians and reptiles considering the increasing pressure on habitats through fragmentation, urbanisation and changing agricultural practices.
• Policy framework. To what extent are amphibians and reptiles taken into account in national and EU policy agendas?

The updated agenda of the platform meeting can be found here.