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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 National Monitoring of Black-faced Spoonbill in Ro Korea
Black-faced Spoonbill National Monitoring at the Hwaseong Wetlands ⓒ Yunjoo Cho/EAAFP Since 2020, the EAAFP Secretariat has been supporting the project “the National monitoring on Black-faced Spoonbill and study on their habitats in the Republic of Korea“. Led by the Waterbird Network Korea, the Endangered Species Restoration Center of the National Institute of Ecology, the […]
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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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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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A video ‘Migratory Birds and Wetlands of Baengnyeong Island’ released by Green Korea Incheon
On 7th July, Green Korea Incheon, one of EAAFP Foundation’s 2020 Small Grant Fund grantee organization released a video ‘Migratory Birds and Wetlands of Baengnyeong Island’. The video is a part of their 2020 small grant project activities on promoting migratory birds and wetlands of Baengnyeong Island, Republic of Korea. The 2020 EAAFP Foundation Small […]
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The Korea Specialty Contractors Association – Incheon Metropolitan City Branch Donated 1 million KRW to EAAFP Foundation for Conservation of Migratory Waterbirds.
On 14th May, the EAAFP Foundation announced that Korea Specialty Contractors Association (KOSCA) – Incheon City branch donated 1 million KRW to conserve migratory waterbirds and their habitats in Incheon, Republic of Korea. The donation delivered by the KOSCA-Incheon branch will be used to promote the awareness of Korean citizens on values of the […]
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Loach Releasing Event in Maehwamareum Paddy Fields at Ganghwa Island, Ro Korea
On 8 May, the EAAFP Foundation participated in the Loach Releasing Event at Maehwamareum Paddy Fields in Ganghwa Island. The event was organized by the National Trust of Korea and Ganghwa Citizen Network which is one of the grantees of the EAAFP Foundation’s 2020 Small Grant Fund Programme, sponsored by Yeongheung Power Division of Korea […]
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MOU Extension Signing Ceremony between EAAFP Secretariat and Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco)
On 2nd May 2021, EAAFP Secretariat and K-eco extended their MoU to continue a strengthened cooperation in promoting environmental conservation and training future conservation leaders in the Flyway. Five years have passed since the first MoU was signed in 2016 between the EAAFP Secretariat and K-eco. The MoU signing ceremony was held separately due to […]
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Red-crowned Crane Birdwatching Event at Ganghwa Island, Ro Korea with GCF and Irang
On 27 February, the EAAFP Secretariat and 5 staff of Green Climate Fund (GCF) participated in the Red-crowned Crane Birdwatching event organized by Eco Edu hub Irang which is one of the grantees of the EAAFP Foundation’s 2020 Small Grant Fund Programme, sponsored by Yeongheung Power Division of Korea South-East Power Co., Ltd. The objective […]
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Five Black-faced Spoonbill released in Ganghwa Island, by National Institute of Ecology of Ro Korea
National Institute of Ecology (hereafter referred to as the “NIE”) under the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, released five Black-faced Spoonbills (IUCN: Endangered, National Species: Level I) to the natal site, tidal flat of Ganghwa-do, Incheon on 1 July, 2020. Black-faced Spoonbill was listed as an Endangered (EN) species in IUCN Red List and […]
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