Updates of Avian Influenza situation by FAO/EMPRES-AH (December 2024 – March 2025)
Updates of Avian Influenza situation by FAO/EMPRES-AH (December 2024 – March 2025) Disclaimer: The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on these map(s) do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of FAO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or […]
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EAAFP World Migratory Bird Day Small Grant Fund May 2025
The EAAFP World Migratory Bird Day Small Grant Fund 2025 — May cycle is now open for applications. This year, WMBD will be celebrated on 10 May and 11 October with the theme “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities”. Join us in raising awareness for the protection of migratory waterbirds as part of WMBD! […]
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Celebrating Women Changemakers in Wetlands Conservation: Ms. Jennifer George
On 8 March 2025, the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands proudly presented the remarkable women to be featured in the 2025 list of “Women Changemakers in the World of Wetlands,” including Ms. Jennifer George, Chief Executive of the East Asian–Australasian (EAAFP) Secretariat. This prestigious recognition honors her exceptional contributions to wetland conservation and her […]
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Unveiling the theme of the 12th Meeting of Partners ‘Weaving Connections: Celebrating Migration, Traditional Knowledge, and Innovation across our Flyway’
We are excited to unveil the 12th Meeting of Partners (#MOP12) theme ‘Weaving Connections: Celebrating Migration, Traditional Knowledge, and Innovation across our Flyway,’ a powerful embodiment of the spirit of “weaving” diverse communities, scientific innovations, and shared traditional knowledge across the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. Inspired by weaving patterns from the three main island groups […]
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EAAFP Youth Artwork Exhibited at the Wetland Eco-Art International Biennale
Wang Ting posing with the installation and the information board, with shared local fruits—starfruit and papaya seedlings—placed on the installation. ⓒ Ting Wang Youth Task Force Country Coordinator, Dr. Ting Wang, is showcasing her eco-art installation, Drifting Baskets, at the inaugural Guangzhou Haizhu Wetland Eco-Art International Biennale in China. The exhibition, which began on […]
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Conservation Leaders Unite to Secure the Future of Black-faced Spoonbills
© Caleb Choi_WWF–HK 26th February, 2025 Over 35 local and international experts are gathering at WWF Jockey Club Mai Po Peter Scott Visitor Centre, Mai Po Nature Reserve, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, from 26th to 28th February to initiate the process of revising the Black-faced Spoonbill International Single Species Action Plan (ISSAP) for […]
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Global Wader: a community-led initiative to centralize shorebird tracking (meta)data
ⓒ Global Wader The Global Wader is an initiative by the International Wader Study Group in partnership with Movebank. Owing to recent advancements in tracking technology, our understanding of shorebird migration and behaviour is expanding rapidly, but while much tracking data is shared within the scientific community after each study concludes, its potential impact […]
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Call for contribution from shorebird practitioners
© University of Queensland We are seeking input from shorebird practitioners who have implemented conservation actions along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF). Shorebird populations are declining globally, with many species along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF) under significant pressure. While most species continue to decline, recent signs of stabilization or recovery in some species offer […]
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SPG’s Commitment to Biodiversity Conservation with EAAFP
© EAAFP On 13th February 2025, SPG Co., Ltd. and the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) held a pivotal meeting at the EAAFP Secretariat Office. This meeting marked the beginning of an exciting collaboration focused on supporting the mitigation of biodiversity loss through the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats. The meeting represented a […]
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The 10th Asian Wetland Symposium in Manila, Philippines
The 10th Asian Wetland Symposium ©SCPW Participating in the 10th Asian Wetland Symposium in the Philippines Wetland conservation specialists, government delegates, and environmental organisations from across Asia gathered at the 10th Asian Wetland Symposium (AWS10) in Manila, Philippines from 25 to 28 November 2024, marking a significant milestone in regional wetland conservation efforts. The triennial […]
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