Updates of Avian Influenza situation by FAO/EMPRES-AH (Mar 2024–Jun 2024)
The following article is based on a summary provided by Nick Lyons from the FAO Animal Production and Health Division (NSAH). Minor revisions have been made to the original article to improve clarity and align it with the guidelines established by the EAAFP. FAO/EMPRES-AH continuously monitors the global avian influenza situation, compiling information from a […]
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EAAFP Renews MOU with Incheon Metropolitan City and Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea for Continued Conservation Efforts
©EAAFP Secretariat The East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) is pleased to announce the renewal of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Incheon Metropolitan City and the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as “MOEK”). This renewal in 2024 extends the hosting agreement for another five years. On 7 May 2024, […]
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Ambassadors for Nature: New Zealand Embassy and EAAFP Host Celebration for World Migratory Bird Day
On 16 May, the residence of the New Zealand Embassy in Seoul became a hub of environmental celebration as it hosted ‘Ambassadors for Nature’. This special occasion was organised to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, co-hosted by the New Zealand Embassy and the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP). The event featured speeches by Her Excellency […]
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Strengthening Wetland Management: Insights from the Regional Flyway Initiative Workshop in Bangladesh in May 2024
©️ Sakib Ahmed_IUCN Bangladesh From 27 to 29 May 2024, the Regional Flyway Initiative (RFI) Training Workshop on Wetland Ecosystem Services and Nature-based Solutions in Bangladesh was held at the Grand Sultan Tea Resort & Golf in Srimangal, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. Hosted by the Bangladesh Forest Department, the workshop was co-organised by the Asian Development Bank […]
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Hyundai Motor Company donates to EAAFP as a Corporate Champion
On 22 April 2024, Hyundai Motor Company generously donated to the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP), further solidifying its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. This contribution supports the EAAFP Corporate Champion Programme, which aims to protect migratory waterbirds and their habitats along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF). Long-billed Plover species champion ‘Hyundai Motor […]
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Renewal of MOU Ceremony between the EAAFP Secretariat, KOEN Yeongheung Power Division, and Incheon Metropolitan City, along with the EAAFP Foundation’s 2023–2024 Small Grant Programme Reporting Workshop held in Songdo, Republic of Korea
The MOU was signed by the EAAFP Secretariat, KOEN Yeongheung Power Division, and Incheon Metropolitan City. Pictured from left: Sungkook Kim, Head of KOEN Yeongheung Power Division; Jennifer George, Chief Executive of EAAFP Secretariat; Chulsoo Kim, Head of Environment Bureau, Incheon Metropolitan City. ©EAAFP On 29th May 2024, the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership Secretariat (hereafter […]
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EAAFP and BFU Forge Stronger Ties for Ecological Research and Conservation
From 19th to 22nd May, 2024, representatives from the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) Secretariat, including Chief Executive Jennifer George, Programme Officer Kyle Esperanza Zuleta, and Dr. Taej Mundkur, Vice Chair of the Technical sub-Committee, visited the Science Unit of the EAAFP Secretariat at Beijing Forestry University (BFU). The visit included interactions with Mr. Wang […]
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Colour marking and tagging of shorebirds in the Philippines
The following article is provided by Ward Hagemeijer from Wetlands International. Minor revisions have been applied to the original article to improve clarity and align it with the guidelines established by the EAAFP. In February 2024, an international team of shorebird ringers from various locations along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF) — including Mongolia, China, […]
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The 2024 International Symposium of Getbol World Heritage: Celebrating 3rd Anniversary of Korean Getbol World Natural Heritage Listing
Representatives of the 2024 International Symposium of Getbol World Heritage ©EAAFP Secretariat The 2024 International Symposium of Getbol World Heritage concluded with high-level discussions and insights from global experts. Held from April 17 to April 19 at Songdo Convensia in Incheon, Republic of Korea, the symposium celebrated the 3rd anniversary of the Korean Getbol World […]
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From Getbol to Moreton Bay: Study visit by the Korean delegation in Australia
In a significant stride toward preserving critical habitats for migratory waterbirds, the Republic of Korea’s tidal flats were inscribed on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List during the 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee on July 26, 2021. This monumental decision underscores the importance of safeguarding the Yellow Sea’s ecosystems, which serve as crucial […]
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