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Rongcheng Swan National Nature Reserve in China became Flyway Network Site on World Wetlands Day 2022
Continue readingOn 2nd February, 2022 World Wetlands Day, the EAAFP and its Partners celebrate Rongcheng Swan National Nature Reserve in the People’s Republic of China as the new Flyway Network Site (EAAF 152). This marks the 20th Flyway Network Site (FNS) in the country. The site is one of the largest wintering grounds of Whooper Swan […]
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World Coastal Forum held in China to promote wetland conservation
Continue readingOn 10th January, 2022, the World Coastal Forum (WCF) was kicked off in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. The Forum was co-sponsored by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) of China and the Jiangsu Provincial people’s Government with the theme of “Harmonious Coexistence: To Jointly Build a Community of Life for Man and Nature”. The Forum included […]
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Special Exhibition on Shorebirds of Nakdong Estuary, Ro Korea
Continue readingAt Nakdong Estuary Flyway Network Site (EAAF097) in Ro Korea, the Nakdong Estuary Eco Center of Busan City Nakdong River Management Executive Office, and Kyungsung University Bird Hall has been jointly holding the “Special Exhibition of Shorebirds of Nakdong Estuary” between 26th November 2021 and 27th February 2022. The exhibition’s theme is “Conservation of Environment […]
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In memory of Dr. Evgeny Syroechkovskyi, Representative of the Russian Federation to EAAFP and Chair of Spoon-billed Sandpiper Task Force (18 May 1968 – 25 January 2022)
Continue readingIt is with deep sadness that the EAAFP Secretariat received the news that Dr. Evgeny Syroechkovskyi, Representative of the Russian Federation to EAAFP and Chair of Spoon-billed Sandpiper Task Force passed away on 25th January, 2022, after fighting against recent illness. Evgeny was a passionate and dedicated scientist and conservationist actively promoting the conservation of […]
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Artificial Nests Program for the Endangered Scaly-sided Merganser in Russia: A brief report of the 2021 results
Continue readingThe Scaly-sided Merganser Mergus squamatus is a globally threatened seaduck, classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2002. The species is endemic to East Asia. This is justified on the basis that it has a very small population which is suspected to be undergoing a continuing and rapid decline as a result of […]
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Conservation of migratory birds and their habitats along the Han River Estuary, Ro Korea
Continue readingOn 2nd December 2021, Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea (HSF Korea) hosted a roundtable meeting “ Conservation of Migratory birds and their habitats along the Han River Estuary” for discussing the importance of Han River Estuary in Ro Korea and practical ways of inter-Korean cooperation with international organizations. The participants of the meeting were from the […]
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COP26 outcome and policy briefing in Goyang City, Ro Korea
Continue readingOn 4th January 2022, Goyang City mayor hosted a briefing on its UNFCCC COP26 outcome and carbon neutrality policy plans. The main purpose of the event was to share Goyang City’s engagement during COP26, and how they can articulate proactive measures for a carbon-neutral city. Participants included Goyang City’s citizens, EAAFP Secretariat, Climate Change Center, […]
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2021 International Symposium for the Hwaseong Wetlands – “All Connected through the Hwaseong Wetlands: One World, One Future”
Continue readingOn 26th November, the 2021 International Symposium for the Hwaseong Wetlands hosted by Hwaseong City was held. The Symposium aimed to promote the importance and values of the Hwaseong Wetlands (Flyway Network Site: EAAF142). Government officers, site managers, national and international experts, and representatives from environmental organizations, NGOs, and local communities participated in the hybrid […]
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Seocheon City celebrated Getbol World Heritage Inscription
Continue readingOn 20th December 2021, Seocheon Getbol World Heritage Inscription Ceremony was held at Seocheon Arts Center to celebrate the monumental achievement of inscribing the Seocheon Tidal Flat as part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site “Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats”. The hybrid event was hosted by Seocheon City Government and aim to raise awareness of […]
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2021 in Review: Work and achievements of EAAFP Partners and Secretariat
Continue readingDevelopment of the Flyway Site Network 1. Welcome Taehwa River in Ro Korea and Sarobetsu Wetland in Japan as New Flyway Network Sites In 2021, two new Flyway Network Sites (FNS) were designated: On 13th May, the Taehwa River in Ulsan Metropolitan City in the Republic of Korea was listed as 150th EAAFP FNS and […]
