The Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) Korea Office hosted an expert roundtable on 12 November 2026 to discuss conservation along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF). The discussions focused on the conservation of Incheon’s tidal flats, population trends and monitoring of wild geese, and the importance of Yubu-do as a stopover site for the endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Participants emphasized the need for long-term bird monitoring, the protection of key habitats beyond designated protected areas, and stronger cooperation among researchers, conservation organizations, local authorities, and communities.

From the 2-3 November, the Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea Office took part as a partner organization in the 2026 International Forum on Nature and Peace for Future Generations in Yeoncheon. HSF Senior Researcher Dr Hyun-Ah Choi led a mock conference for young people, during which participants discussed how to put the objectives of CBD COP17 into practice. The forum also saw local and international partners present their work and highlight ways in which young people can get involved in nature conservation.