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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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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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The Proposal for the Management Directions for the Sustainable use of the Hwaseong Wetlands; 화성습지의 지속가능한 이용을 위한 관리방향 제안
In 2020, the EAAFP Secretariat and Hwaseong City signed an MoU [article] and proceeded the conservation project for a year. One of its activities is the 2020 Hwaseong Wetlands International Symposium [article] where 300 concurrent users and 2,400 views were recorded. To make a guideline of management of Hwaseong Wetlands at the symposium, stakeholders were […]
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EAAFP CEPA Materials
EAAFP CEPA Materials promote, educate and raise awareness on the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. These materials include the CEPA case studies from the EAA Flyway and EAAFP videos and webinars on World Migratory Bird Day and other topics. Click the blue buttons below to be directed to […]
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“Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats” inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
On 26th July, 2021, the 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee endorsed the inscription of the Republic of Korea’s tidal flats on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List, marking an enormous step forward to secure the critical habitats of the Yellow Sea for millions of migratory waterbirds that depend on this area as a […]
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Getting Getbol (intertidal mudflats) of the Republic of Korea into World Natural Heritage Site inscription
The West/Yellow Sea, lies at the heart of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, a migratory route for 50 million migratory waterbirds traverse on an annual basis which stretches from Russia Far East and Alaska, U.S.A. south to Australia and New Zealand covering 22 countries. This region is surrounded by three countries: The People’s Republic of […]
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Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea Summary EAAFP Member since 2006 Number of EAAFP Flyway Network Sites: 18 Focal Point Contact: Mr. Je-Won Moon (문제원) Director of Biodiversity Division Ministry of Environment Email: moonjewon@korea.kr Tel: +82 44 201 7245 Republic of Korea has been a Partner since 2006 (MoP1). It now has 18 Flyway Network Sites, the most recent […]
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The Hwaseong Wetlands Project
Written by Dr. Nial Moores, Birds Korea The Hwaseong Wetlands, centred at approximately 37.115046° 126.731785°, are located in Gyeonggi Bay in the northwest of the Republic of Korea (ROK). Situated on the eastern shore of the Yellow Sea only an hour’s drive south from Seoul and Incheon, the wetlands sit at the heart of the […]
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The Launch of Far Eastern Curlew Network of the Korean Peninsula
Hwaseong City in Ro Korea, where the Flyway Network Site Hwaseong Wetlands (EAAF 142) is located, the main habitat of Far Eastern Curlews, carried out the Hwaseong Wetland Project since concluded an agreement with the EAAFP in May, 2020. The City proposed the launch of the “Far Eastern Curlew Network of the Korean Peninsula” based […]
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Work and achievements of EAAFP Secretariat in collaboration with the Partners in 2020
The year 2020 is an unprecedented time for everyone due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Yet, the EAAFP Partners and Secretariat adapted to the situation and overcome the challenge to continue the conservation of migratory waterbirds and wetlands. Here is a summary of the work and achievements of EAAFP Partners in which the Secretariat has also […]
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