New protection for a key Spoon-billed Sandpiper site in Myanmar
Continue reading26 May 2017 Christoph Zöckler, Saving the Spoon-billed Sandpiper The government of Myanmar has designated part of the Gulf of Mottama [EAAF117] in Mon State, a key site for Spoon-billed Sandpipers, as Myanmar’s fourth Ramsar site. It’s great news for Spoon-billed Sandpipers and wetland conservation in Myanmar. Myanmar is home to an extraordinary diversity of […]
WMBD 2017 – Hong Kong
Continue readingEvent title: Launch of a tailor-made education pack about wetlands, waterbirds and sustainable living Organizer: Fujian Minjiang River Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve and WWF-Hong Kong Summary: To celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, Fujian Minjiang River Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve and WWF-Hong Kong organized a launch ceremony of the education pack “Connect with the […]
World Migratory Bird Day 2017- Bangladesh
Continue readingEvent title: World Migratory Bird Day Event Organizer: Nature Conservation Society Participants: Nearly 1000. Most of them were school and college students & members of the local community Outcome: – Mass awareness for youth and local community for the conservation of wetlands and supported species, specifically migratory birds. – Motivation of policy makers, social and media […]
This Korean recipe could save Piper
Continue readingOn the west coast of the Republic of Korea, there is a precious mudflat remaining in a sea of coastal concrete. Following a BirdLife team visit with a nature-tourism focused county government, we tell the story of Yubu Island [EAAF101], its people, its renowned cuisine, and its millions of birds 11 May 2017 Samir Whitaker Military […]
Spoon-billed Sandpiper Task Force: News Bulletin No.17, April 2017
Continue readingThe 17th Spoon-billed Sandpiper Task Force (SBS TF) News Bulletin is now available here. The contents are as below. To read previous news bulletins and find out more about Spoon-billed Sandpiper, please visit our SBS TF page. Contents Foreword from the Editor Guest Editorial by Minister Min Kyi Win Workshop on SBS National Action Plan in Mawlamyine, Myanmar […]
Studies show climate change having an adverse effect on migrating waterbirds
Continue readingSpike Millington, Chief Executive EAAFP Secretariat It is well known that migratory birds have adapted the timing and altitude of their migratory journeys to take advantage of prevailing tail winds that result from global climate patterns. For example, Bar-tailed Godwits breeding in Alaska can use favorable wind patterns after the breeding season to make their […]
Enhancing the conservation of wetlands in Myanmar: the government designates part of the Gulf of Mottama [EAAF117] in Mon State as Myanmar’s fourth Ramsar site
Continue readingChristoph Zöckler, EAAFP Spoon-billed Sandpiper Task Force Coordinator Myanmar is home to an extraordinary diversity of wetlands, from mountainous wetlands, large freshwater wetlands and lakes to coastal wetlands like mangroves, mudflats, and coral reefs. These ecosystems provide a wide range of food, water supply, flood protection, and other ecosystem goods and services that underpin local […]
