In recognitionof its great contribution to, and efforts in hosting the 22nd ICZ andpromoting ISZS around the world

The Zoological Society of Japan (ZSJ) has made aninvaluable contribution through its successful hosting ofthe 22nd International Congress of Zoology (ICZ) in Okinawa, Japanin 2016. It has confirmed the ICZ and ISZS as the leading forum and vehicle to providea global voice for zoologists. The commitment of ZSJ to the ethos and missionof ISZS will, it is certain, continue to promote both the ICZ and ISZSinternationally.