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“Discussing The East Asian – Australasian Flyway Initiative” webinar
Following the launch of the Regional Flyway Initiative, on 10th November, a webinar “Discussing the East Asian Australasian Flyway Initiative” was organized by Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) and BirdLife International. The webinar highlighted a briefing of the Regional Flyway Initiative, with a dialogue among Global Environment Facility (GEF), BirdLife International, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and […]
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UNFCCC COP26 playback: Side event “Financing wetlands conservation and restoration for climate benefits”
On 4th November, a side event “Financing wetlands conservation and restoration for climate benefits: Challenges and opportunities” was organized at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26). Organized by Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the event highlighted the significance of financing for protecting and restoring the wetlands and […]
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UNFCCC COP26 playback: “Coast to Coast: nature-based solutions for climate, biodiversity and people”
During UNFCCC COP26, the ‘Coast to Coast: nature-based solutions for climate, biodiversity and people’ was cohosted by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB, Birdlife UK Partner) and the Environment Agency (EA) on 7th November 2021. The session moderated by Ms. Melanie Heath from BirdLife International, focused to share successful case studies on habitat restoration […]
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The First Asian Ornithological Conference convened
The last two decades have seen a tremendous increase in the development of scientific studies and conservation of birds in Asia. The pace of this progress is quite immense and it now requires researchers to think about new ways to move forward. It is clear that Asian ornithologists need a structure to facilitate easier communication […]
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UNFCCC COP26 playback: “Scaling up the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Initiative”
On 2nd November, a side event “Scaling up the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Initiative” was organized at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26). In cooperation with Asian Development Bank (ADB) and BirdLife International, the event highlighted the importance of conservation and restoration of wetlands and migratory waterbirds […]
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The Celebration Ceremony of Korean Getbol World Heritage Inscription
On 27 October, 2021, the Celebration Ceremony of Getbol World Heritage Inscription took place in one of the new World Heritage sites, Shinan County, Republic of Korea (ROK). Beginning with a strong statement by President Moon Jae-In, highlighting his respect to the local citizens who chose to secure coexistence with nature to conserve the tidal […]
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Korean Government announced New Master Plan on Management and Ecological Restoration of Tidal flat and Adjacent Areas
Yubudo © World Heritage Promotion Team of Korean Tidal Flat Following the Republic of Korea (ROK) getbol, or tidal flats World Heritage inscription, the wetland habitats’ “outstanding universal value” is recognized. Not only does it provide habitats for migratory waterbirds, but it plays a key role for ‘blue carbon’1, and aquacultural industry to the local […]
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Goodbye and Good luck to Ms. Yejin Jung, Administration and Finance Officer
With mixed emotion, the Secretariat announced that Administration and Finance Officer, Ms. Yejin Jung, returned to work with the Incheon City Government, finishing her four-years secondment to the EAAFP Secretariat. Yejin joined the Secretariat in 2017. Since then, she supported all the administration and financial issues for the Secretariat. She contributed enormously to improve the […]
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EAAFP and Partners participated in 11th INTECOL, New Zealand
The 11th International Association of Ecology (INTECOL) International Wetland Conference held from 10-15 October 2021 was hosted in Christchurch, New Zealand. The 11th INTECOL focuses on ‘traditional knowledge & innovative science in wetland research & management’ to promote and increase awareness on traditional ecological knowledge, which will support integrating traditional knowledge into western science, recognizing […]
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An uncertain time ahead for migratory waterbirds in South-east Asia
Sandwiched between the land masses of East Asia and Australia, South-east Asia lies near the geographical heart of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, an important migratory corridor used by over 550 bird species. This includes several of Asia’s most threatened waterbirds. These species converge in South-east Asia in areas ecologically and geographically distant from their usual […]
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