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On October 14, the workshop “Global Flyways, the Emerging Central Asian Flyway Initiative and Conserving Habitat” took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Organized by the Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea under the Global Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change (GMACC) program, in collaboration with the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK), the workshop focused on the Central Asian Flyway (CAF) and its significance for Kazakhstan. The final part of the day emphasized opportunities for collaboration across the Central Asian region, underscoring the shared consensus that regional cooperation is essential for effective conservation. The event opened with welcoming remarks from Marina Koshkina (Strategic Partnership Coordinator, ACBK), H.E. Matthias Kiesler (Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Almaty), Sergey Sklyarenko...

"Global Flyways, the Emerging Central Asian Flyway Initiative, and Habitat Conservation" 📆 Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 🕓 Time: 10:00 – 17:00 (Almaty time, GMT +6) 🗣 Language: English We are pleased to invite you to this international event, focusing on the protection of migratory birds along global flyways and the growing importance of the Central Asian Flyway Initiative. Together with experts from science, conservation, and international organizations, we will discuss strategies to preserve critical habitats and strengthen cross-border cooperation. 👉 How to Participate: Register via the following link or simply scan the QR code: 🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ado4jy0FScu-oSxGn6QZMw We look forward to welcoming you to this important exchange!

From July 23 to 31, 2025, the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Centred on the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future,” this year’s conference emphasised the essential role wetlands play in biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Wetlands are among the world’s most valuable ecosystems. They purify water, store carbon, mitigate floods, and support diverse forms of life, including migratory birds, fish, and amphibians. Despite their importance, wetlands are vanishing at an alarming rate due to unchecked development, pollution, and the impacts of climate change. Delegates from 172 countries participated in plenary sessions, workshops, and side events, sharing insights and strengthening global cooperation to protect wetland...

  On June 18, 2025, the Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea hosted a Virtual Masterclass Webinar titled “Cooperation to Enhance the Central Asian Flyway (CAF) Initiative”. Participants from CAF range countries such as India, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, and Bhutan joined the event. The focus was on the protection of migratory birds along the CAF. Topics included the work of the Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), the conservation of the Great Bustard in Uzbekistan, the role of civil society in the Flyway Initiative, and possible next steps for regional cooperation. Tillmann Schneider (Avian Species Team, CMS Secretariat) delivered the special presentation on the CMS’s role and current activities. He highlighted the various roles of the Convention as well as the importance...

We´re excited to invite you to our virtual masterclass, titled:"Cooperating to Enhance the Central Asian Flyway Initiative"🦅🌏 📆 Date: June 18 2025 🕓 Time: 16:00 - 18:00 (KST, GMT +9) To join us, please register via the link or scan the QR Code:🔗https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9CfvhWTeQwmNmzQPCzYTIQ#/registration

We´re excited to invite you to our side-event in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, titled:"Glaciers, the 3rd Pole and the Central Asian Flyway of Migratory Birds"🦅🌏📆 Date: May 29 2025🕓 Time: 14:00 - 16:00 (Tajikistan Time GMT+5)Please invite your friends and colleagues to come to our side-event!🤝

The escalating impacts of climate change, driven by human activities, continue to threaten lives, devastate ecosystems, and contribute to rising sea levels. In response, the Mid-Latitude Region and Third Pole Experts Group Meeting (EGM) convened from 18 to 23 December 2024 to explore sustainable solutions, address policy gaps, and foster community engagement in adaptation and mitigation strategies. Dr. Bernhard Seliger, Representative of HSF Korea, and Dr. Hyun-Ah Choi, Senior Researcher at HSF Korea, participated in the EGM to strengthen collaborative efforts. On the first day, Dr Seliger met with Her Majesty Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, Founding President of the Tarayana Foundation, introduced HSF Korea's activity and exchanged insights with the delegation from Nepal, Mongolia, RO Korea, and Bhutan. During...

Two days before the 14th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Migratory Species will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) Korea will organise the 'Inter-Flyway Workshop'.

The 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14) is set to take place in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 12 to 17 February 2024. The conference will be convened under the slogan, "Nature knows no borders", which, along with the logo, is a reminder that the journeys of migratory species do not adhere to political boundaries, and that their survival is dependent on international collaboration and transboundary conservations efforts. CMS COP14 is a significant international meeting where governments, scientists and stakeholders will come together to agree on strategies for the conservation of migratory species and their habitats. The Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) Korea in collaboration...

From 12 to 19 November, a networking visit to Uzbekistan was implemented by the HSF Korea office. The aim of the networking visit was to promoted climate projects for biodiversity conservation and the Central Asian Flyway (CAF) initiative under the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). Several meetings with local organisations and government institutions were arranged to discuss further cooperationin the CAF initiative as close partners. Moreover, the delegation and experts from the Institute of Zoology Uzbekistan visited Tuzkan/Aydarkul Lake. Aydarkul Lake is the largest waterbody in the Aydar-Arnasay lake system. The lake was formed in 1969 due to an emergency evacuation from the Chardara water reservoir. It is fed by water from Tuzkan Lake and Arnasay water reservoir. This area was designated...