• Stronger working relationship between Incheon and Hong Kong to conserve Black-faced Spoonbill

    On 17th December 2021, the Environment Bureau of Incheon Metropolitan Government and the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD) of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region co-hosted the second virtual “2021 Incheon – Hong Kong International East Asian – Australasian Flyway Black-faced Spoonbill Conservation Cooperation Forum”, with the EAAFP Secretariat and EAAFP Black-faced Spoonbill Working Group […]

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 2021 Yellow Sea Peace Forum: The search for a Peace Zone in Maritime Border Areas and the Roles of Incheon City, Ro Korea

    © Incheon institute The 2021 Yellow Sea Peace Forum was held on October 15th, 2021 in Songdo, Incheon, Ro Korea, hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and the Incheon institute, with sponsor from the Ministry of Unification and Governors Association of Korea. The aims are to discuss publicity and cooperation surrounding the peaceful value of 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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  • EAAFP virtual engagement in IUCN World Conservation Congress

    Every four years, IUCN holds the World Conservation Congress (WCC) to bring together thousands of stakeholders from government, civil society, indigenous people, business, and academia under a key goal to conserve our nature. Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, IUCN held the first hybrid IUCN WCC to overcome the barriers that have pushed back key […]

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  • 2021 Goyang City Forum, Ro Korea

    The 2021 Goyang City Forum, following the first forum in 2019, was launched under the theme, ‘A Sustainable City for Citizen’s Happiness.’ The 3-day event took place from 28-30 June 2021 inviting experts from the three pillars in urban regeneration, climate action and environment and lifelong learning. The goal was to continue Ro Korea Goyang […]

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  • Farewell to Programme Assistant, Seoyun Kang

    In the words of Seoyun Kang “Working at the EAAFP Secretariat taught and trained me not only with the basic administrative skills but also provided me valuable networking experience, enhanced my project management ability, and taught me the need for specific ecological conservation. Entrusted with several projects including the 2021 EAAFP Small Grant Fund (SGF) […]

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