Vulnerable Goose Species - Protecting of Migratory Geese: Insights from Flyways

Scientists and conservationists from across Asia convened to address the challenges facing migratory geese. Workshops and international collaborations highlighted population trends and conservation measures along flyways.

Along with the Lesser White-fronted Goose, the Bar-headed Goose is one of several endangered species on the Flyways. Despite ecological importance, there is still a lack of important data on population sizes for many of these species.  Since 2022 the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) Korea has organized workshops to enhance cooperation in conserving birds and their habits on the Flyways. Notably, HSF Korea and the Wildlife Science and Conservation Centre of Mongolia co-hosted the Goose workshop on 15 August 2023; participants discussed the progress of the Central Asian Flyway Initiative. This initiative aims to unite a range of states along the flyway to improve conservation measures for migratory species.

These discussions formed part of the broader agenda at the 20th International Goose Specialist Group Meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The meeting emphasized international collaboration as a cornerstone of long-term conservation strategies for migratory geese.

Learn more about IUCN SSC Goose Specialist Group activity: https://iucn.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/2023-iucn-ssc-goose-sg-report_publication.pdf