Renewal of MOU Ceremony between the EAAFP Secretariat, KOEN Yeongheung Power Division, and Incheon Metropolitan City, along with the EAAFP Foundation’s 2023–2024 Small Grant Programme Reporting Workshop held in Songdo, Republic of Korea
Continue readingThe MOU was signed by the EAAFP Secretariat, KOEN Yeongheung Power Division, and Incheon Metropolitan City. Pictured from left: Sungkook Kim, Head of KOEN Yeongheung Power Division; Jennifer George, Chief Executive of EAAFP Secretariat; Chulsoo Kim, Head of Environment Bureau, Incheon Metropolitan City. ©EAAFP On 29th May 2024, the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership Secretariat (hereafter […]
EAAFP and BFU Forge Stronger Ties for Ecological Research and Conservation
Continue readingFrom 19th to 22nd May, 2024, representatives from the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) Secretariat, including Chief Executive Jennifer George, Programme Officer Kyle Esperanza Zuleta, and Dr. Taej Mundkur, Vice Chair of the Technical sub-Committee, visited the Science Unit of the EAAFP Secretariat at Beijing Forestry University (BFU). The visit included interactions with Mr. Wang […]
Asian Waterbird Conservation Fund (AWCF) 2024: New Partnerships to Protect Asian Flyways
Continue readingThe following article was provided by Nemo Zheng from WWF-Hong Kong. Minor revisions have been applied to the original article to improve clarity and align it with the guidelines established by the EAAFP. WWF-Hong Kong is pleased to announce the successful application results for the Asian Waterbird Conservation Fund (AWCF), with three projects selected by […]
Colour marking and tagging of shorebirds in the Philippines
Continue readingThe following article is provided by Ward Hagemeijer from Wetlands International. Minor revisions have been applied to the original article to improve clarity and align it with the guidelines established by the EAAFP. In February 2024, an international team of shorebird ringers from various locations along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF) — including Mongolia, China, […]
The 2024 International Symposium of Getbol World Heritage: Celebrating 3rd Anniversary of Korean Getbol World Natural Heritage Listing
Continue readingRepresentatives of the 2024 International Symposium of Getbol World Heritage ©EAAFP Secretariat The 2024 International Symposium of Getbol World Heritage concluded with high-level discussions and insights from global experts. Held from April 17 to April 19 at Songdo Convensia in Incheon, Republic of Korea, the symposium celebrated the 3rd anniversary of the Korean Getbol World […]
From Getbol to Moreton Bay: Study visit by the Korean delegation in Australia
Continue readingIn a significant stride toward preserving critical habitats for migratory waterbirds, the Republic of Korea’s tidal flats were inscribed on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List during the 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee on July 26, 2021. This monumental decision underscores the importance of safeguarding the Yellow Sea’s ecosystems, which serve as crucial […]
Exploring Global Citizenship and Migratory Waterbirds: Insights from the EAAFP Special Lecture at Korea University Business School
Continue readingTony Garrett, Professor of Korea University Business School, introducing Jennifer George and EAAFP Secretariat to his students ©EAAFP Secretariat On 8th April, 2024, the Korea University Business School hosted a special workshop that brought together a diverse group of students to explore conservation and global citizenship. With a history of 117 years, Korea University Business […]
Seabirds and Avian Influenza (AI) Reports and News as of April 2024
Continue readingThe following list was compiled by Ms Lena Werger, Ms Hannah Schiff, and Ms Anneke Werthen, research interns at Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea. Minor revisions have been applied to the original list to improve clarity and align it with the guidelines established by the EAAFP. Spread of Avian Influenza and its subtypes across the Asian […]
2023 Bird Monitoring Results Highlight Yeongjong Tidal Flat’s Worthiness for World Natural Heritage Site Designation
Continue readingThe following article has been translated by EAAFP Secretariat from the original Korean article provided by Green Korea Incheon. Minor revisions have been applied to the original article to improve clarity and align with the guidelines established by the EAAFP. Read the original article on the Green Korea Incheon website (KOR) here. From April to […]
EAAFP Foundation 2022-2023 Small Grant Fund Reporting Workshop
Continue readingDiscussing a Potential Global Impact of Domestic Migratory Waterbird Conservation Efforts ©EAAFP On January 31st, the Reporting Workshop of the EAAFP Foundation’s Small Grant Program 2022–2023 was held at G-Tower in Songdo, Incheon. The EAAFP Foundation, established to support the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP), collaborates with the EAAFP Secretariat. During the workshop, seven out […]
