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EAAFP welcomes new Communication Officer: Wen Qing Ng
© Wen Qing Ng The East-Asian Australasian Flyway Partnership welcomes a dynamic addition as Wen Qing Ng joins the Secretariat as the Communication Officer, infusing a new dimension into the arena. With a profound interest in wildlife conservation and biosecurity projects, her unique perspective and diverse background spanning over a decade promise to breathe fresh […]
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EAAFP welcomes Ms. Jennifer George as New Chief Executive
The East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Jennifer George from New Zealand, as its new Chief Executive of the Secretariat, effective on 20th June 2023. With a distinguished career in various sectors, and being a lawyer in practice, Ms. George brings a wealth of experience and a passion […]
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Welcoming a new Partner, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
We are very pleased to announce that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) became the 36th Partner of the East Asian – Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) on 11 April 2018 and has nominated Kumya Wetland Reserve [EAAF044] and Mundok Migratory Bird Reserve [EAAF045] as their first two East Asian – Australasian Flyway Network Sites. […]
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More Good News For Yellow Sea Conservation And How You Can Help!
6 July 2017 Terry Townshend, Birding Beijing Protecting the Yellow Sea is the highest conservation priority in East Asia. Coastal wetlands in China are facing massive pressure from economic development and, over the past 50 years, the country has lost more than 60 percent of its natural coastal wetlands. As readers of this website will know […]
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Deakin University: New study shows climate change impacting shorebird migration
Press Release Deakin University A new Deakin University study has found that climate change is causing some long-distance migratory birds to change their centuries-old ways as they fly between Australia and their breeding grounds in the Arctic. Dr Meijuan Zhao from Deakin University’s School of Life and Environmental Sciences teamed up with volunteers from the […]
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Wader Quest the newsletter October 2016
Wader Quest the newsletter is the main publication of Wader Quest, which is a charity that aims to involve local groups and communities in Wader conservation. The latest issue of October 2016 has recently been published. Below are some relevant news to EAAF and examples of conservation activities among the full of interesting stories: 3rd Wader Conservation World Watch (p. […]
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Internationally protected areas – May 2016 e-Newsletter
Spike Millington, Chief Executive The Arctic Migratory Bird Initiative of the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) recognizes that to save Arctic breeding migratory birds, actions are required outside of the Arctic. For designated priority species, actions are proposed primarily at staging areas, identifying intertidal mudflats in the Yellow Sea as a key area. Similarly, […]
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Wader Quest The newsletter April 2016
Wader Quest The newsletter is the main publication of Wader Quest, which is a charity that aims to involve local groups and communities in Wader conservation. The latest issue in April 2016 has recently been published. It includes birdwatching reports with beautiful photographs and bird ringing records. Below are some relevant news to EAAF and unique examples of […]
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New migratory shorebirds plan to help protect some of Australia’s favourite overseas visitors
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for the Environment, Government of Australia Press release The Australian Government is today launching a new plan to help protect 35 species of shorebirds that regularly travel thousands of kilometres to visit our shores. Shorebirds such as the female Bar-tailed Godwit match the incredible long-haul range of an Airbus A380. We […]
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Monitoring improves conservation action – October 2015 Newsletter!
As November advances, we see the arrival of many migratory waterbirds in their non-breeding quarters. Here in the Republic of Korea, thousands of Bean and Greater White-fronted Geese are thronging the harvested rice fields. Shorebirds are settling into their favoured spots in the southern part of the Flyway, such as Australia and New Zealand. Several […]
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