From Global Dialogue to Flyway Action: EAAFP’s Impact at CMS COP15
EAAFP Secretariat at CMS COP15 March 23–29, 2026, in Campo Grande, Brazil EAAFP’s role in advancing flyway cooperation at CMS COP15 Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) convened in Campo Grande, Brazil, for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CMS (CMS […]
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Global Flyway Network Nanpu 2026 – Update 2
Sheltering from yet more rain, 20 May 2026 © Katherine Leung Chris Hassell and Katherine Leung, 23 May 2026 Well, whatever the situation, field work is better than office work. But the truth is we are just starting to get a bit frustrated. The first 3 days were great, but it has only got […]
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WMBD Reception: The Philippine Embassy and EAAFP Host Celebration for World Migratory Bird Day 2026
Attendees and participants of the WMBD Reception © Philippine Embassy On 14 May, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul and East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) proudly co-hosted its World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) reception. WMBD is a global initiative that raises awareness of migratory bird conservation and fosters international cooperation to safeguard birds, their habitats, […]
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Global Flyway Network Nanpu 2026 – Update 1
A typical morning view (and a typical image for an update!) 10-05-2026 ⓒ C. Hassell Katherine Leung and Chris Hassell 15-05-2026 And so, here we are again. Global Flyway Network’s (GFN) 20th visit (2007–2026) to the bird-rich Luannan Coast. Where we concentrate our work on the ‘Nanpu mudflat’. And GFN’s 18th consecutive year […]
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Every Bird Counts: World Migratory Bird Day 2026 Highlights How Every Observation Matters
Every Bird Counts: World Migratory Bird Day 2026 Highlights How Every Observation Matters Bonn/Boulder/Incheon, 8 May 2026 – As millions of migratory birds cross continents and oceans, people across the planet are preparing to mark World Migratory Bird Day 2026, with the first peak day for the year taking place on Saturday, 9 May […]
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World Migratory Bird Day 2026 Global Message
Jennifer George, Chief Executive, EAAFP Secretariat Every year, billions of migratory birds take to the skies. They cross continents and oceans, navigate storms and shifting landscapes, and return. Often to the exact same wetlands, coasts, and rivers that sustained them the year before. For many of us, these journeys still feel like a mystery. How […]
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EAAFP 20th Anniversary Theme: 20 Years for the Flyway – Woven by People, Carried on Wings
The Secretariat is excited to announce the theme for the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership’s 20th anniversary theme: 20 Years for the Flyway – Woven by People, Carried on Wings. The EAAFP was established in 2006 with a vision to conserve migratory waterbirds and their habitats along the #EAAFlyway, and the livelihoods of the people dependent on them. The […]
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Obituary: Remembering Prof Hankyu Kim (1987–2026)
Prof Hankyu Kim ⓒ Chang-Yong Choi Obituary: Remembering Prof Hankyu Kim (1987–2026) Prof Chang-Yong Choi, Seoul National University & EAAFP Technical Sub-committee for 2023-2025 It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Professor Hankyu Kim of Kyung Hee University—my dearest junior colleague, collaborator, and […]
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East Asian Seabird Conservation Committee Meeting 2026
Fransisca Noni, EAAFP Seabird Working Group As part of the Pacific Seabird Group 53rd Annual Meeting in 2026, the East Asian Seabird Conservation Committee meeting was held on Monday, 24 February 2026. A total of 20 participants attended the meeting. The session was coordinated by Simba Chan and attended by Robb Kaler as Chair […]
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Rolex Supports Nationwide Chinese Merganser Wintering Survey and Conservation
Dr. Qing Zeng and her team conduct surveys at Longhu Mountain, one of the key wintering sites for the Chinese Merganser. The survey focuses on systematically recording the species’ numbers, sex ratios, behaviours, habitat conditions, as well as identifying threats such as infrastructure development, fishing, and tourism. ©RolexZhezhou Fu Article by Rolex Dr Qing […]
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