Global Messenger Exhibition Booth at MOP12 ⓒ EAAFP/DENR

Background:  

At the 12th Meeting of Partners (MOP12) of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP), the Secretariat received a donation from Hunan Global Messenger Technology Co., Ltd. of ten satellite trackers (GNSS-4G) to support research, monitoring, and conservation activities within the Flyway. The satellite trackers are now being made available through this call for applications to contribute to priority conservation and monitoring efforts. 

Up to 10 satellite trackers (GNSS-4G) are available. The final number of trackers awarded per recipient, as well as the number of recipients, will depend on the selected projects and their tracking requirements. A list of the available trackers can be found here. 

Please note that the awarded satellite trackers include one year of data service. Any subsequent data service costs will be the responsibility of the recipient. 

Selected recipients will be responsible for coordinating shipment arrangements directly with Hunan Global Messenger Technology Co., Ltd. The donor will cover the associated shipment costs; however, recipients will be responsible for clearing customs. Production and shipment of the trackers will take approximately 4–5 weeks. 

Data generated through the trackers may also be used by the donor, Hunan Global Messenger Technology Co., Ltd., for academic publication purposes. 

Satellite Tracker Samples from Global Messenger ⓒ EAAFP/DENR

Eligibility: 

• Project conducted within the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF). 

• Project focuses on taxonomic groups of waterbirds migrating within the EAAF, as defined in the EAAFP Partnership Document Appendix III. 

Application Requirements: 

Applicants must complete all required sections of the application form, including: 

• Equipment request and project details (target species, number/type of tracker, etc.) 

• Project description (objectives, methodology, etc.) 

• Technical capacity statement 

• Permits and ethics 

• Reporting commitments 

• Shipping and customs 

• Declaration 

Reporting Requirements: 

The selected recipient will be required to: 

• Submit a final report 

• Provide a short article suitable for publication on the EAAFP website 

• Acknowledge Hunan Global Messenger Technology Co., Ltd. and EAAFP in any publications or outputs 

• Share relevant data and lessons learned, as appropriate 

Timeline: 

• Call opens: 15 September 2026 

• Deadline: 6 October 2026 

• Notification of results: End of October 2026 

Download the application form here: Application Satellite Tracker (GNSS-4G)

Should you have any questions regarding these opportunities, please contact the EAAFP Secretariat , at secretariat@eaaflyway.net, and copy our Programme Coordinator, Sabine Leykam, at godwit@eaaflyway.net.