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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Hong Kong-Incheon Sister Site Exchange and Learning Programme
The EAAFP Secretariat co-organized the EAAFP Sister Site Exchange and Learning Programme in partnership with the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD), WWF-Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society from 14th to 17th January 2025. This enriching event, part of the EAAFP Sister Site Programme, brought together delegates from Incheon Metropolitan City, the […]
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WWT’s First Regional Wetland Health and Vitality Course in Cambodia: Enhancing Wetland Conservation Skills along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway
Participants and course facilitators, including Bena Smith (International Wetland Management Advisor at WWT), Tina Redshaw (International Engagement Manager at WWT), and WWT’s Cambodia team, at Anlung Pring Protected Landscape CBET Centre. The Wetland Learning Hub Team From January 20th to 24th, a dedicated group of 15 conservation professionals from Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and […]
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EAAFP Secretariat Renews MoU with the Secretariat for the Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI) to Strengthen Wetland and Migratory Waterbird Conservation
On 17 January 2025, the Secretariat for the Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI), represented by IUCN, renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the EAAFP Secretariat. This renewal marks a significant step in reinforcing the ongoing partnership between the two organisations, strengthening their collaborative efforts to promote the wise use of wetlands, protect migratory waterbird […]
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Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future, and Our Migratory Waterbirds
World Wetlands Day(WWD) is a worldwide campaign that highlights the vital role of wetlands as diverse and productive ecosystems. Observed every 2nd of February, this campaign urges countries and individuals around the globe to take action in safeguarding these precious habitats. It serves as a reminder that healthy wetlands are crucial for the wellbeing and […]
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