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The Ramsar Convention, the EAAFP and Wetland Conservation in East Asia – HSF Korea at Workshop for Wetland Managers

A five-day workshop brought together site managers and experts from East and Southeast Asia from 10th to 14th of October at the Suncheon Bay International Wetland Center. Presentations from site managers from more than 10 countries identified problems in the region. A training with international experts intended to share guidance and to develop solutions. HSF Korea took part in the workshop to expand its network and to bring in the perspective about developments on the whole Korean Peninsula.

Spike Millington (Chief Executive of EAAFP)

Spike Millington (Chief Executive of EAAFP)

During the first two days of the workshop, the site managers from East and Southeast Asia gave presentations about the successes and challenges at their sites. The presentations had the goal to share experience on wetland management at sites in various countries, such as Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Mongolia and Sri Lanka.

 

After a field visit to Suncheon Bay and Dongcheon Estuary, the workshop continued with lectures on the Ramsar Convention and its tools. Lew Young and Solongo Khurelbaatar of the Ramsar Secretariat introduced the convention and the 4th Ramsar Strategic Plan. Raphael Glemet of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) introduced the “Ramsar Site Management Effective Tracking Tool”. Bena Smith of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust introduced steps in the designation and management of Ramsar Sites.

 

The last day focused on the East Asian – Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP). After an introduction, the presentation by Spike Millington, Chief Executive of EAAFP, explained tools, events and activities by the EAAFP to improve the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats along the flyway.

 

The Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea is a member of the East-Asian Australasian Flyway Partnership and is involved in different environmental projects on the Korean Peninsula. Especially in North Korea the HSF tries to promote cooperation and exchange in the field of environment. A project with the Ramsar Secretariat focuses on wetlands and their conservation and wise use and the protection of migratory birds and their habitats. The workshop gave the opportunity to raise awareness on efforts to improve the environment conservation in the area along the East Asian – Australasian Flyway.

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