FaunaTech 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 FaunaTech of two Song Meter Micro 2 (Link) devices to support acoustic monitoring and research activities within the Flyway. One device was awarded during MOP12, and the remaining Song Meter Micro 2 is now being made available through this call for applications to contribute to priority conservation and monitoring efforts.
Please note that selected recipient will be responsible for coordinating shipment arrangements directly with the donor. The donor will cover the associated shipment costs and facilitate customs clearance.
Song Meter® Micro 2 Acoustic Recorder ⓒ Faunatech
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:
- Project details (target species, monitoring sites, etc.)
- Project description (objectives, deployment plan, etc.)
- Technical capacity statement
- 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 FaunaTech 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 Song Meter Micro 2
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.
