• EAAFP at CMS COP14: Nature Knows No Borders

    The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) has stood steadfast as a pivotal intergovernmental partner to the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) since our inception. United in purpose, we have advocated for initiatives such as the promotion of World Migratory Bird Day and the formulation of Species Action Plans tailored […]

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  • Activities Undertaken to Protect Wetlands: The DPRK’s Commitment to Conservation Efforts in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway

    The following article was provided by Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea and written by Dr. Ri Chung Song, Biodiversity Institute under the State Academy of Sciences, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Minor revisions have been applied to the original article to improve clarity and align it with the guidelines established by the EAAFP. © Dr. […]

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  • Updates of Avian Influenza Situation by FAO/EMPRES-AH (Dec 2023 – Mar 2024)

    The following article is based on a summary provided by Nick Lyons from the FAO Animal Production and Health division (NSAH). Minor revisions have been applied to the original article to improve clarity and align it with the guidelines established by the EAAFP. FAO/EMPRES-AH is constantly monitoring the avian influenza situation worldwide and compiles information […]

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  • Newly Tagged Spoon-billed Sandpipers Orange K9 and A6 Provide Vital Insights into Migration Patterns

    The following article is provided by Sayam U. Chowdhury from the Spoon-billed Sandpiper Task Force: © Alan Leitch (top), © Katherine Leung (bottom) BREAKING news from Thailand! We’re thrilled to welcome Orange K9 and A6 as newly colour-marked Spoonies! These Critically Endangered Spoon-billed Sandpipers were recently colour-marked and equipped with solar-powered satellite transmitters at the […]

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  • Republic of the Philippines to host the 12th Meeting of Partners in November 2025

    Republic of the Philippines to host the 12th Meeting of Partners in November 2025 The Secretariat of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines have formally announced that the Republic of the Philippines will host the 12th Meeting of Partners (MOP12). This event is […]

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  • In memory of Mr. Richard Hearn, Global Coordinator of Baer’s Pochard Task Force (1971–2024)

    Plenary lecture at the International Workshop on the conservation of Baer’s Pochard ©Prof. Ding Changqing It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our esteemed colleague, Richard Hearn. Affectionately known as Rich, Richard was a cherished member of our community, and his loss is deeply felt by all who […]

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  • Call for 2024 Application to the Asian Waterbird Conservation Fund (AWCF)

    Fion Cheung, AWCF Secretariat The AWCF was established by WWF-Hong Kong in July 2005 to provide financial support for projects at sites of importance for migratory waterbirds (including seabirds) in Asia of the East Asian – Australasian Flyway (EAAF). In late 2019, the AWCF was reformed and two new grants, the WWF Dr Lew Young […]

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  • EAAFP Partners’ Engagement at CMS COP14

    In a week’s time, the 14th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 14) is set to take place from February 10th to 17th, 2024, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This pivotal environmental treaty, operating under the United Nations, provides a global platform for the conservation […]

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  • World Wetlands Day 2024: Wetlands and Human Wellbeing

    Each year on 2 February, we celebrate World Wetlands Day to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. This year, convened by the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands, the theme is “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing”, and Dr. Musonda Mumba, the Secretary General, clarified that its objective is […]

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  • Sister Site Learning Exchange Programme: Incheon – Hong Kong

    From January 8 to 11, the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) had the privileged opportunity to join a local delegation visiting Hong Kong for a wetland management training and exchange. The 37-member delegation, which included representatives from the Incheon Metropolitan Government of South Korea representing various sectors like the Environmental Bureau, Incheon Free Economic Zone, […]

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