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Celebrating World Wetlands Day in Boseong, Ro Korea
The year 2021 was a great year for Tidal Flats in Ro Korea, as four Tidal flats in Ro Korea were inscribed as UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site (WHS), after over 10 long years of preparations by the Ro Korean government, various experts, organizations and civil society. To recognize this momentous achievement, the Ministry of […]
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2022 Black-faced Spoonbill Birthday Party in Namdong Reservoir, Ro Korea
In recent years, Black-faced Spoonbill (BFS) have come back to breed on the small artificial islets in Namdong Reservoir, Incheon, Ro Korea, thus becoming a flagship species for Incheon. To raise awareness to the general public about migratory waterbirds, especially the key species Black-faced Spoonbill, on 21st May 2022, the Incheon Black-faced Spoonbill Network hosted […]
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Citizen Scientists in Republic of Korea Monitor Birds in River and Streams
On 5th February 2022, on occasion of World Wetlands Day, the Korea Network for River and Watershed hosted the 3rd Citizen Monitoring of Migratory Birds along rivers and streams in the Ro Korea, with 223 attendees from 50 organizations for stream & river conservation. The Korea Network for River and Watershed (KNRW) was formed on […]
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Join the Changnyeong Upo Wetland Harmony Symposium, Ro Korea
With the support of the EAAFP Secretariat, Changnyeong Upo Wetland Harmony Symposium will be held in Changnyeong County, Gyeongsangnam Province, Ro Korea from 21st to 22nd April 2022. Upo Wetland Flyway Network Site (EAAF096) is located in Changnyeong County, Ro Korea, and was designated as “Ramsar Wetland City” since 2018. The symposium consists of sessions […]
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The launch of the Incheon Red-crowned Cranes Network, based on the scientific evidence provided by civil monitoring (RO Korea)
The Incheon Red-crowned Crane Network, which aims to conserve Red-crowned Crane, a “messenger of peace” and a “symbol bird of Incheon,” has started full-fledged action in Ganghwa County in Incheon, RO Korea, since 22nd January, 2022. More than 70 participants, attended its launching event, including chairs and members from 14 organizations such as Incheon Council […]
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The EAAFP Secretariat signed MOU with Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation (KOEM)
Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation (KOEM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the EAAFP Secretariat at G-Tower, Songdo on 10th March 2022. The agreement aims to facilitate each institution’s cooperation on the conservation of habitats and associated migratory waterbirds about the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) acknowledged by the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. KOEM is […]
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Local government, NGOs and citizens collaborate to strengthen the conservation of Hwaseong Wetlands, Ro Korea
Written by Dr. Nial Moores, Birds Korea Biodiversity is vital to ecosystem health, and healthy ecosystems provide the essential foundation for social and economic sustainability. Especially in densely-populated regions, the conservation of biodiversity needs more than just data. It requires a combination of good science, collaboration between local people, NGOs and government, and strong political […]
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Confirmation of important sites for Scaly-sided Merganser in Ro Korea
On 11th February 2022, colleagues from the EAAFP Secretariat Programme Team (Ms. Hyeseon Do, Ms. Yeonah Ku and Mr. Yong June Kim) visited Yeoncheon County, Republic of Korea, with EAAFP Partner, Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea (Dr. Bernhard Seliger) and Birds Korea (Dr. Nial Moores, Mr. Seung-kwang Baek and Ms. Sy-Young Lee). The team had a […]
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KOREA PETROCHEMICAL IND. CO., LTD – Species Champion of Eastern Great Egret
KOREA PETROCHEMICAL IND. CO., LTD. (KPIC) As a global petrochemical company with world-class technology and quality competitiveness, KPIC operates plants in Ulsan, South Korea. KPIC has laid the foundation for Korean economic development by pioneering Korea’s petrochemical industry. KPIC values environment-friendly management and moves forwards to zero pollution. Being certified ISO 14001 since […]
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Special Exhibition on Shorebirds of Nakdong Estuary, Ro Korea
At 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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