Conservation Leaders Unite to Secure the Future of Black-faced Spoonbills
Continue reading© 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 […]
Global Wader: a community-led initiative to centralize shorebird tracking (meta)data
Continue readingⓒ 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 […]
Call for contribution from shorebird practitioners
Continue reading© 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 […]
SPG’s Commitment to Biodiversity Conservation with EAAFP
Continue reading© 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 […]
The 10th Asian Wetland Symposium in Manila, Philippines
Continue readingThe 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 […]
Hong Kong-Incheon Sister Site Exchange and Learning Programme
Continue readingThe 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 […]
WWT’s First Regional Wetland Health and Vitality Course in Cambodia: Enhancing Wetland Conservation Skills along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway
Continue readingParticipants 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 […]
EAAFP Secretariat Renews MoU with the Secretariat for the Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI) to Strengthen Wetland and Migratory Waterbird Conservation
Continue readingOn 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 […]
Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future, and Our Migratory Waterbirds
Continue readingWorld 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 […]
World Migratory Bird Day 2025 Unveils Official Poster and Focal Bird Species
Continue readingWorld Migratory Bird Day 2025 Unveils Official Poster and Focal Bird Species [Bonn/Boulder/Incheon, January 24, 2025] – The partners behind World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) are happy to released the official 2025 campaign poster and announced this year’s featured bird species. The campaign highlights the beauty of birds, their importance to ecosystems, and the urgent […]
