• 2023 Ulsan Symposium for Migratory Birds

    The EAAFP Secretariat is pleased to invite you to the 2023 Ulsan Symposium for Migratory Birds which will be held on 11 May under the theme “Migratory birds of Taehwa River and their habitat conservation plan. Co-hosted by the EAAFP Secretariat and Ulsan Metropolitan City, and sponsored by Korea Zinc Company Ltd., Kyungdong City Gas co., Ltd., Korea Petrochemical Ind. Co., LTD., S-Oil Corporation, and Hyundai Motors Company, the Symposium will bring domestic and international experts together to talk about the role and importance of the private sector and local communities for the conservation of wetlands and migratory birds and seek ways to achieve a happy companionship between humans and nature. Date: 11 May 2023 (Thursday) 2:00 p.m. ~ 5:50 p.m. Venue: 3F Conventional Hall, Ulsan Exhibition & Convention Center (UECO) Participation fee: free-of-charge How to apply: Please fill out the registration form and find the program through this link (Korean) Language: Korean and English Progamme: Keynote presentation: “A Blue Recovery: Creating and Managing Wetlands as Nature-based Solutions”; Mr. Tim McGrath, Head of Project Development, WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust) Session 1: Status of Migratory Birds and Habitat Management in Taehwa River Presentation 1 “Status of migratory birds in Taehwa River, and the Role of Taehwa River as a Habitat” Prof. Jong-nam Lee, Kyungsung University Presentation 2 Status on the management of the Nakdong Estuary wetlands - focusing on Eulsukdo Island; Dr. Won-ho Lee, Nakdong Estuary Eco-Center of Busan Metropolitan City Presentation 3 “Upo Wetland Ibis Habitat Restoration Project”; Mr. Seong-jin Kim, Changnyeong County Tourism and Environment Department, Upo Ecological Ibis Division Session 2: Happy Companionship Between Nature and Humans Presentation 1 “ESG Story of SK Innovation from the Perspective of Community Relation”; Mr. Myung-ok Kim, SK Energy CLX External Relations Team Leader Presentation 2 “Conservation Activity with Corporate and Civil Society – focusing on the Janghang Wetland Ramsar Site in the Han River Estuary”; Dr. Donguk Han, Director of Eco Korea PGA Ecology Institute/ adjunct professor at Catholic University Presentation 3 “EAAFP Corporate Champion Programme”; Ms. Jisun Lee, EAAFP Foundation Coordinator Discussion and Q&A (chaired by Prof. Gea-jae Joo, Pusan National University) Korean version 2023 울산철새심포지엄   일시: 2023년 5월 11일 (목요일) 오후 2시 ~ 5시 50분 장소: 울산컨벤션전시센터(UECO) 3층 컨벤션홀 참가비: 무료 참가방법: 링크 접속 후 신청 양식 작성 및 제출  


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  • Come Fly with Sacha Dench, Human Swan -to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day

    Brief Introduction Have you thought of flying with the migratory waterbirds, and even helping to save them from extinction? The theme of World Migratory Bird Day 2023  “Water: Sustaining Bird Life” highlights the importance of water for migratory birds and identifies key actions for protecting water resources and aquatic ecosystems. On 12 May, we are honoured to invite Ms. Sacha Dench, aka "Human Swan",  Ambassador, UN’s Convention on Migratory Species, CEO and Founder of Conservation without Borders to share with us her exciting flying journeys to raise awareness of the conservation of migratory birds, and invite the audience to discuss new ideas with Sacha to the call for conservation actions! Date/Time: 12 May, 2023 (Friday) (15:00 – 16:00 KST/6:00-7:00 GMT/7:00-8:00 BST) Venue: Zoom Language: English Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocuChqjksGtQp0-YfuilaqDOKW06K5_GM   Speaker Sacha Dench Ambassador, UN’s Convention on Migratory Species; CEO, Founder of Conservation without Borders Sacha Dench is an Australian-born biologist who graduated from the University College of London and the current UN’s Convention on Migratory Species. She is the founder of Conservation Without Borders, which looks out for migratory species and issues that most need help. She is a conservationist, adventurer, and a motivational speaker having presented TED talks about her work in conserving different wildlife species across the world. She has worked for international conservation organizations in communications for more than 15 years.   Q & A Moderator Chris Rostron International Engagement Manager, WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust) Chris has been working in wetland conservation and environmental CEPA activities for over 30 years. He is now based at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), UK, working as the International Engagement Manager, particularly engagement in CEPA activities. For the past 12 years, he has led on WLI, the global network of wetland centres, supporting delivery of CEPA activities at wetland sites. He has worked closely with the Ramsar convention, supporting their CEPA programme, and actively engaging at their COPs, CEPA oversight panel and Standing Committees, allowing him to influence and support global wetland conservation. Support:      Learn more about EAAFP activities and materials on World Migratory Bird Day: https://eaaflyway.net/world-migratory-bird-day-2023/ For inquiries, please contact Ms. Vivian Fu, Senior Communication Officer of EAAFP Secretariat, at [email protected].


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  • HKBWS Asia Conservation Fund 2023-2024 applications are now open

    HKBWS Asia Conservation Fund supports research, monitoring, education and capacity building for bird conservation in the region, with a higher priority given to i) projects that target species that occur in Hong Kong or on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway; and ii) projects that assist the relevant country in meeting Aichi Biodiversity Targets and implementing its action plan. Funds are donations from members and supporters of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society. The funding amount can be up to USD2,000. Applications will be reviewed by the HKBWS Asia Conservation Fund committee. For further details, please refer to the attached Application Guideline. Applicants can complete and submit the attached application form with all relevant documents to [email protected] Closing date of 2023-2024 application: 18 June 2023 [Hong Kong time 12:00 noon (GMT +08:00)] *Applications will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 days of application submission. Please contact [email protected] or apply again if applicants do not receive the confirmation e-mail.   Application Guidelines: https://www.hkbws.org.hk/cms/attachments/article/530/HKBWS%20_ACF_Guideline_2023-2024.pdf Application form: https://www.hkbws.org.hk/cms/attachments/article/530/HKBWS_ACF_Application_Form_2023-2024.docx


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