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Conservation of migratory birds and their habitats along the Han River Estuary, Ro Korea
On 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
On 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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SDSN Youth Korea learns about the EAAFP
On 30 November 2021, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Youth Korea visited the EAAFP Secretariat. Following the last youth engagement with GCF IEU interns, the second visit followed with the locals based in ROK. The aim was to strengthen local engagements with youth organizations to ensure biodiversity, especially migratory waterbirds are recognized by the […]
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Development Workshop in Ro Korea on the proposed Wetland Education Ramsar Resolution
On 19th November, 2021, the “Wetland Education Resolution Development for Ramsar COP14 Workshop” was held in Gyeonsangnamdo Changwon, Ro Korea. It was hosted by Gyeongsangnamdo Ramsar Environmental Foundation and Upo Ecological Institute Gyeongsangnamdo Office of Education. The aim was to discuss the plans to promote the proposed “Draft Resolution of Wetland Education in the formal […]
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Hwaseong Wetland Civic Forum 2021 in Ro Korea
Under the project of ‘Collaboration for the Conservation of the Hwaseong Wetlands 2021’, the EAAFP Secretariat has been collaborating with the Korean Federation for Environmental Movement (KFEM) of Hwaseong to raise awareness for citizens in Hwaseong City, Ro Korea. The Hwaseong Wetlands Civic Forum is one of the CEPA activities organized by KFEM Hwaseong, with […]
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2021 Far Eastern Curlew national survey in RO Korea
Following the suggestion from the EAAFP Secretariat and Birds Korea in 2020 based on the ecological survey in the Hwaseong Wetlands Flyway Network Site (FNS) in 2020 and existing data from the National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR), three local governments in ROK, Hwaseong City, Seocheon County, Yeonsu District of Incheon City, initiated the Far […]
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2021 Inter – Korean Cultural Nature Heritage Policy Forum
The 3rd Inter-Korean Cultural Nature Heritage Policy Forum was held on 7th October, 2021 under the theme of “Establishing a Foundation of the RO Korea and DPR Korea for the exchange and cooperation of cultural/ natural heritage”. Following the first forum which was launched in 2020, the goal this year was to identify the potential […]
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Incheon Green Korea 28th Anniversary Ceremony
On the 30th of October, the EAAFP Secretariat attended the Incheon Green Korea 28th Anniversary Celebration event held in Yeongjong Seaside Park. The event was held in two parts which garbage collection activity around Yeongjong tidal flat and a commemorative ceremony. All participants including EAAFP Secretariat staff posed for a commemorative photo ©EAAFP Secretariat During […]
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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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