World Curlew Day 2025
ⓒ Eugene Cheah Let us celebrate and honour curlews across the globe on World Curlew Day 2025. There are currently nine extant species of curlew, although this number may change should the Slender-billed Curlew or the Eskimo Curlew are officially presumed extinct. Curlews are emblematic birds of wild, windswept, and evocative landscapes—estuaries, mountain slopes, […]
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Welcoming ICLEI’s Cities Biodiversity Center as the 42nd Partner of EAAFP
ⓒ EAAFP The East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) is delighted to announce the addition of ICLEI’s Cities Biodiversity Center (CBC) as its 42nd Partner, effective 14 April 2025. By integrating urban development with biodiversity management, ICLEI CBC brings a vital perspective to the Partnership, addressing the growing need for localized and nature-focused urban solutions […]
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A Delegation of Beijing Forestry University to Visit Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand to Consolidate and Expand the Flyway University Alliance
ⓒ International Exchange and Cooperation Department, Beijing Forestry University Author: Zeng Qing, Luo Yang In order to give full play to the leading role of our school in the Flyway University Alliance, at the invitation of friendly universities, international organizations and research centers such as Massey University in New Zealand, the Chairman of University Council, […]
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Flyway Story Series #19 – Interview with Ms. Jiyoon Hyun, our donor for World Migratory Bird Day 2022
In this issue of Flyway Story, we invited Ms. Jiyoon Hyun from the Republic of Korea, our donor for World Migratory Bird Day 2022 Lucky Box Event. “Above all, I wanted to observe these winged friends for a long time, and I realized the importance of protecting their habitat to ensure that migratory birds can […]
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Welcoming Bangpu Nature Education Center (EAAF157) as Thailand’s 4th Flyway Network Site
ⓒ Foundation for Environmental Education for Sustainable Development (Thailand) The East Asian – Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) is proud to announce the addition of the Bangpu Nature Education Center (BNEC) in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand, as the country’s 4th Flyway Network Site. Officially designated on 28 March 2025, this recognition highlights BNEC’s pivotal role […]
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World Migratory Bird Day 2025 Global Campaign Toolkit
The World Migratory Bird Day 2025 Global Campaign Toolkit is now available! This toolkit is filled with useful resources and tips aligned with this year’s theme, “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities.” It’s the perfect guide to help you get involved in the #WMBD 2025 campaign. Be a part of the global celebration #ForNature […]
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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
ⓒ Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands 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 […]
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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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