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The Third World Seabird Conference: seabird study and conservation in Asia
Posted on October 28, 2021Continue readingThe Third Seabird World Conference was held virtual from 4 to 9 October 2021 (covering all time zones). It was scheduled to be convened in Hobart, Australia in 2020 but postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemics. Finally, the World Seabird Union decided to hold the meetings online – a challenge because of time zone difference […]
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2021 National Monitoring of Black-faced Spoonbill in Ro Korea
Posted on October 27, 2021Continue readingBlack-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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2021 Yellow Sea Peace Forum: The search for a Peace Zone in Maritime Border Areas and the Roles of Incheon City, Ro Korea
Posted on October 27, 2021Continue reading© 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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The First National Forum and Action Planning Workshop for Seabirds in the Philippines
Posted on October 27, 2021Continue readingDespite the restriction imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 1st National Seabird Forum and Action Planning Workshop was successfully held online from 13–15 October 2021. Organized by a consortium of organizations including the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB), Isla Biodiversity Conservation, Tubbataha Management Office, Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines, Wetlands […]
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EAAFP and Partners participated in 11th INTECOL, New Zealand
Posted on October 27, 2021Continue readingThe 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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An uncertain time ahead for migratory waterbirds in South-east Asia
Posted on October 26, 2021Continue readingSandwiched between the land masses of East Asia and Australia, South-east Asia lies near the geographical heart of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, an important migratory corridor used by over 550 bird species. This includes several of Asia’s most threatened waterbirds. These species converge in South-east Asia in areas ecologically and geographically distant from their usual […]
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Join the first Training Workshop of Youth Think Tank Competition for EAA Flyway
Posted on October 25, 2021Continue reading1st training Workshop of Youth Think Tank Competition for EAA Flyway Understanding global agenda for environment and how youth are engaged – Include training on project planning and proposal writing In line with the Youth Think Tank Competition for the EAA Flyway, which had the objectives to promote innovation and actions for conservation by youth […]
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EAAFP virtual engagement in IUCN World Conservation Congress
Posted on October 20, 2021Continue readingEvery 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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EAAFP Foundation released “Bird Meets Arts” Ep.5 Youth
Posted on October 20, 2021Continue readingOn 30th September 2021, EAAFP Foundation and Yeonsu Foundation of Arts and Culture (YSFAC) released the fifth video of the Bird-Meets-Arts Project, “Youth”. Featuring Ms. Jihyun Sung, representative of ‘Greener is Cleaner’, Ms. Gyuri Cho, co-president of GEYK(Green Environment Youth Korea), and Mr. Yongjae Kim, a photographer who works at Green Seoul Citizen Committee, the […]
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Early birds prompt celebration on World Migratory Bird Day in Adelaide
Posted on October 19, 2021Continue readingA keen group of bird enthusiasts attended a World Migratory Bird Day event held at St Kilda, South Australia, by Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) on Sunday 10th October. Foreshore viewing with Flock Oz ©️Mary-Ann Van Trigt Attendees enjoyed celebrating the arrival of early migratory bird returnees to Gulf St Vincent at the […]