Priority for Shorebird Working Group, 2019-2020
1. Support identification and monitoring of internationally important shorebird sites. 1.1 Provide technical advice and support to industry, government, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations to conduct shorebird monitoring throughout the EAAF, particularly in developing countries where large area of potential shorebird habitats is not surveyed (e.g., Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia).
2. Support species conservation by 2.1 Engage existing task forces within the EAAF Partnership (e.g. Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Far Eastern Curlew) by providing financial and logistical support where possible. 2.2 Develop a conservation plan, and support the survey and monitoring of important sites, for Nordmann’s Greenshank along the flyway (including wintering, staging and breeding ground) Oversee and lead in red-listing of potentially new globally threatened and near threatened shorebirds in the EAAF, especially when new evidence emerges on shorebird population trends (e.g., Little Curlew, Curlew Sandpiper) 2.4 Coordinate and promote collaborative migration ecology studies along the EAAF
3. Support Capacity building of shorebirds 3.1 Organize training workshops to enhance efforts to monitor, band, track, and manage sites (e.g., Spartina control, other wetland restoration, hunting) for shorebirds in the EAAF. 3.2 Use existing field studies to broaden the experience of shorebird biologists throughout the flyway (e.g., NW Australia Shorebird expedition, USFWS Barrow breeding shorebird study project, ASEAN Flyway Network Project). 3.3 Learn, share experiences and develop best managing practices with groups operating in other flyways or parts of the EAAF (Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group, International Wader Study Group, Australasian Wader Study Group).
4. Enhance communication for shorebird conservation 4.1 Encourage regular, focused meetings of shorebird working group members from countries along the EAAF to promote collaboration, partnering and priority setting of shorebird conservation activities. The first such meeting might occur in 2020, possibly in tandem with the EAAF MoP. 4.2 Compile a list and engage shorebird experts throughout the EAAF via regular communication via social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, newsletter, etc.). 4.3 Provide regular news item to EAAFP Secretariat and regional newsletters (e.g., Tattler). 4.4 Produce new CEPA materials for shorebirds, particularly on new relevant issues and in languages currently not available. 4.5 Encourage members to participate in shorebird events (e.g., World Shorebird Day and Migratory Bird Day) 4.6 Develop a flyway shorebird conservation strategy / plan that would emphasize important issues and needs throughout the EAAF
KRA 2.2 The sharing of knowledge about the conservation and sustainable management of migratory waterbirds is enhanced. Partnership Objective 1 - Develop the Flyway Network of sites of international importance for the conservation of migratory waterbirds, building on the Key Result Areas Preliminary Priorities Indicators (Quantifiable measures of Means of Verification (Sources of Reporting Entity Shorebird Working Group achievement) information for indicators) KRA 1.1 A comprehensive and coherent 1.1 Provide technical advice and support to Indicator 1.1.1 The number of National and Site Partner Reports. National Government Partners. Flyway Network of Sites is developed and industry, government, intergovernmental and Partnerships, frequency of meetings and the managed for migratory waterbirds, nongovernmental organizations to conduct outcomes these are generating for migratory including sites that are not currently shorebird monitoring throughout the EAAF, waterbirds and local communities at Protected Areas. particularly in developing countries where large area internationally important sites. of potential shorebird habitats is not surveyed (e.g., Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia).
3.2 Use existing field studies to broaden the experience of shorebird biologists throughout the flyway (e.g., NW Australia Shorebird expedition, USFWS Barrow breeding shorebird study project, ASEAN Flyway Network Project).
Indicator 1.1.2 The Flyway Site Network has Partner reports, Secretariat Reports, Partners, Secretariat. expanded to include at least 40 additional EAAFP Website and Newsletter. strategic internationally important sites for migratory waterbird conservation, some of which may not currently be in the national Protected Area KRA 1.2 National and Site Partnerships Indicator 1.2.1 Guidelines for the establishment The guidelines. Secretariat. have been developed to coordinate the and operation of national and site partnerships implementation of the EAAFP at national have been developed and agreed. and local levels. Indicator 1.2.2 At least 50% of Partners have Partner reports. Partners, Secretariat. developed a national and site partnership mechanism and are operational on a regular basis. KRA 1.3 Flyway Network Sites are valued 3.1 Organize training workshops to enhance efforts Indicator 1.3.1 At least 50% of Flyway Network Partner reports. Partners. by the community and sustainability to monitor, band, track, and manage sites (e.g., Sites have management plans that address managed. Spartina control, other wetland restoration, hunting) specific objectives for management of feeding, for shorebirds in the EAAF. roosting and nesting requirements of migratory waterbirds and that are being adequately implemented. Management plans have stakeholder participation and are approved by relevant agencies. Indicator 1.3.2 The level of recognition of the Partner reports, Secretariat Reports, Partners, Secretariat Flyway Site Network as a brand for the EAAFP Website and Newsletter. conservation of migratory waterbirds in the EAAF. Indicator 1.3.3 Government and Corporate Partner reports, Monitoring Task Partners. Partners use appropriate environmental impact Force. assessment of development proposals where these may impact on internationally important sites for migratory waterbirds.
KRA 1.4 The Flyway Site Network is Indicator 1.4.1 The livelihoods of the local Partners Reports, EAAFP Website Secretariat, Partners. contributing to sustainable livelihoods for community are demonstrating sustainable and Newsletter. local people. approaches to the management of resources at Sites. KRA 1.5 Partners and local stakeholders Indicator 1.5.1 The level of engagement of Partner reports, relevant Working Partners, Relevant Working are empowered to engage in responding to EAAFP Partners and local communities in Groups and Task Forces Reports. Groups and Task Forces. projects which may threaten Flyway responding to threats to Flyway Network Sites Network sites. is reflected in the number of events held and participants attending. KRA 1.6 The EAAFP Sister Site Programme Indicator 1.6.1 At least five new EAAFP Sister Partner and Secretariat reports. Partners, Secretariat. has expanded. Site relationships have been developed.
KRA 1.7 The membership of the EAAFP Indicator 1.7.1 Membership has increased, with Secretariat and Management Secretariat, Management has expanded to deliver stronger particular focus on non-Partner countries Committee reports. Committee. outcomes for migratory waterbirds and (Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, Lao) and habitats. Corporates.
Partnership Objective 2 - Enhance communication, education, participation and awareness (CEPA) of the values of migratory waterbirds and their habitats Key Result Areas Indicators (Quantifiable measures of Means of Verification (Sources of Reporting Entity achievement) information for indicators) KRA 2.1 Public engagement at important 4.4 Produce new CEPA materials for shorebirds, Indicator 2.1.1 Promotion of Flyway Network Partners Reports, Corporate support, Partners, Secretariat. sites for migratory waterbirds has particularly on new relevant issues and in languages Sites, migratory bird conservation and CEPA Working Group Reports, increased. currently not available. sustainable management of sites at public Secretariat reports, EAAFP Website 4.5 Encourage members to participate in shorebird events including the community, corporate and and Newsletter. events (e.g., World Shorebird Day and Migratory philanthropic sectors. Bird Day) Indicator 2.1.2 Promote awareness about Partners Reports, Corporate support, Partners, Secretariat. activities taking place in Network Sites for Secretariat reports, EAAFP Website conservation of migratory waterbirds and and Newsletter. sustainable management of sites. Indicator 2.1.3 Development and marketing of Partners Reports, Corporate support, Partners, Secretariat. ecotourism opportunities at appropriate Flyway Secretariat reports, EAAFP Website Network Sites and other internationally and Newsletter. important sites for migratory waterbirds.
KRA 2.2 The sharing of knowledge about 4.2 Compile a list and engage shorebird experts Indicator 2.2.1 The EAAFP website has been The website, CEPA Working Group Secretariat, Partners, CEPA the conservation and sustainable throughout the EAAF via regular communication via improved and is maintained, and in particular reports, Secretariat reports. Working Group. management of migratory waterbirds is social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, made more accessible to non-English enhanced. newsletter, etc.). speaking Partners. 4.3 Provide regular news item to EAAFP Indicator 2.2.2 The EAAFP newsletter is being Partner Reports, EAAFP Website and Partners, Working Groups, Secretariat and regional newsletters (e.g., Tattler). published monthly by electronic updates, with Newsletter, Secretariat Reports. Secretariat. regular input from Partners, Working Groups and Task Forces, and translated into multiple languages Indicator 2.2.3 At least 90% of Partners have Partners Reports, Secretariat reports, Partners, Secretariat. developed, and are implementing, awareness raising programmes, particularly at Flyway Network Sites, to inform national and local Governments, Site Managers, the general public, and local and native/indigenous communities about the Flyway Site Network and promote an understanding of migratory waterbird conservation. Indicator 2.2.4 The public and partners are Partners Reports, CEPA Working Partners, CEPA Working Group, engaging regularly with different media Group reports, Secretariat reports, the Secretariat. channels, including social media, to promote rate of participation at events, EAAFP the value, challenges and successes of the Website. conservation of migratory waterbirds and the wetlands they use.
Indicator 2.2.5 National networks among Partner Report. Partner Report. Flyway Site Managers are active and encourage the sharing of knowledge including traditional knowledge about waterbird conservation and their sustainable management KRA 2.3 Guardianship is recognised as a Indicator 2.3.1 Partners efforts to collaborate Partners Reports. Partners, Secretariat. valuable mechanism to secure with all relevant stakeholders such as Site conservation and sustainable Managers, local and management of migratory waterbirds and native/indigenous/aboriginal communities their habitats. (where relevant) at Flyway Sites are being undertaken to establish long term support for guardianship of Flyway Network Sites Indicator 2.3.2 Corporate sector engagement Partners Reports, Corporate support, Partners, Secretariat. has increased awareness about, and support Secretariat reports, EAAFP Website. for, conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitat. KRA 2.4 Migratory waterbirds and Indicator 2.4.1 Government Partners, Site Partner Reports. Governments. conservation of their habitats is included in Managers/VCMs encourage Education school curriculums. Department/Ministry to include the concept of migratory waterbirds and conservation of their habitats in the school curriculum. Indicator 2.4.2 SMs/VCMs at Flyway Sites Partner Reports. Governments, INGOs. provide training on migratory birds for local school teachers with support from Government Partners. Indicator 2.4.3 SMs/VCMs, in collaboration with Partner Reports. Governments, INGOs. local schools, develop relevant Flyway Network Site materials to contribute to an Flyway Network Site education toolkit. KRA 2.5 The EAAFP CEPA Strategy and Indicator 2.5.1 The CEPA Strategy and Action CEPA Working Group reports. CEPA Working Group, Action Plan is monitored and updated. Plan has been monitored, reviewed and Secretariat. updated as necessary to inform the EAAFP.
Partnership Objective 3 - Enhance flyway research and monitoring activities, build knowledge and promote exchange of information on waterbirds and their Key Result Areas Indicators (Quantifiable measures of Means of Verification (Sources of Reporting Entity achievement) information for indicators) KRA 3.1 National monitoring systems to Indicator 3.1.1 A standardized monitoring Partner reports, Report of Monitoring Partners, Monitoring Task Force. assess the status of migratory waterbirds methodology for migratory waterbirds and their Task Force. and their habitats are established, habitat is developed and used. maintained and further enhanced.
Indicator 3.1.2 The number of Partners using a Partner reports, Report of Monitoring Partners, Monitoring Task Force. standardised monitoring system. Task Force. Indicator 3.1.3 Resources are in place to support Partner reports. Partners. the collection of waterbird monitoring data for population and status assessments, on a long term basis. Indicator 3.1.4 All countries have nationally Partner reports. Partners, Monitoring Task Force. coordinated monitoring programmes in place.
Indicator 3.1.5 Citizen science is included in Partner reports, Report of Monitoring Partners, Monitoring Task Force. monitoring programs where appropriate. Task Force KRA 3.2 Conservation status reviews for 2.3 Oversee and lead in red-listing of potentially Indicator 3.2.1 Data describing waterbird Partners Reports, Asian Waterbird Partners, Wetlands International, waterbird populations are periodically new globally threatened and near threatened population estimates, trends and distributions Census. Technical Committee, relevant produced to set and adapt priorities for shorebirds in the EAAF, especially when new is maintained by the Partnership. Working Groups. action. evidence emerges on shorebird population trends (e.g., Little Curlew, Curlew Sandpiper)
Indicator 3.2.2 Two updates of waterbird Technical Committee Reports, Wetlands International, Technical population estimates have been produced and EAAFP Website and Newsletter. Committee, Secretariat. published. KRA 3.3 Updated list of sites of 1.1 Provide technical advice and support to Indicator 3.3.1 An updated list of sites of Partner Reports, relevant working Partners, Technical Committee, international importance for migratory industry, government, intergovernmental and international importance for migratory group reports, EAAFP Website and relevant Working Groups, waterbirds for conservation management nongovernmental organizations to conduct waterbirds for conservation management and Newsletter. Secretariat. and prioritization. shorebird monitoring throughout the EAAF, prioritization will be maintained by the particularly in developing countries where large area Partnership. of potential shorebird habitats is not surveyed (e.g., Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia).
KRA 3.4 A stronger understanding is Indicator 3.4.1 Improved knowledge about Partner Reports, Research Institution Partners, Technical Committee, developed on the anticipated impacts of climate change impacts on waterbirds and reports, relevant Working Group and relevant Working Groups and Task climate change on waterbirds and wetlands is shared and appropriate action Task Force reports, EAAFP Website Forces, Secretariat. wetlands and this is informing planning taken where possible. and Newsletter. and site management. KRA 3.5 Collaborative research programs 2.4 Coordinate and promote collaborative migration Indicator 3.5.1 Five EAAFP-linked research Partners reports, Technical Technical Committee, Partners. are providing valuable support for ecology studies along the EAAF programmes are established. Committee, Secretariat reports. conservation and sustainable management efforts, particularly the sustainable use of resources for local livelihoods benefits.
Indicator 3.5.2 Improved knowledge and Partner Reports, research institution Partners, Technical Committee, sharing about conservation and sustainable reports, working group reports, relevant Working Groups and Task management efforts on waterbirds and their EAAFP Website and Newsletter. Forces, Secretariat. habitats. KRA 3.6 Best practice guidelines for 3.3 Learn, share experiences and develop best Indicator 3.6.1 Best practice guidelines are Partner reports, Working Group Secretariat, Partners, Technical waterbird and wetland conservation managing practices with groups operating in other available on the EAAFP website. reports, EAAFP Website and Committee, relevant Working programs, including the incorporation of flyways or parts of the EAAF (Western Hemisphere Newsletter. Groups and Task Forces. traditional knowledge, are developed and Shorebird Group, International Wader Study Group, made available. Australasian Wader Study Group).
Partnership Objective 4 - Build the habitat and waterbird management capacity of natural resource managers, decision makers and local stakeholders Key Result Areas Indicators (Quantifiable measures of Means of Verification (Sources of Reporting Entity achievement) information for indicators) KRA 4.1 Partners and the Secretariat Indicator 4.1.1 An EAAFP implementation EAAFP Focal Point Manual, Secretariat. promote the use of the range of available manual for focal points is produced and Secretariat reports. training tools and assistance to address distributed, providing a set of resource challenges at Flyway Network Sites materials for EAAFP implementation and awareness. KRA 4.2 Building capacity of Partner Focal Indicator 4.4.1 Meetings of Partner Focal Partner Reports, EAAFP Newsletter, Partners, Secretariat. Points to support the purpose of the Points and collaborations demonstrated training reports, Secretariat reports. Partnership. through the number and type of meetings and training sessions held to build capacity and number of trainees KRA 4.3 The Partnership creates and Indicator 4.3.1 Mechanisms are in place for the Partner Reports, EAAFP Newsletter, Partners, Secretariat, CEPA maintains a capacity for sharing skills sharing of skills, building tools and experience. training reports, CEPA Reports, Working Group. building, experiences and tools. Secretariat reports. KRA 4.4 Corporates with operations Indicator 4.5.1 Number of internationally Partner Reports, Secretariat Reports. Partners, Secretariat. impacting on migratory waterbids are important sites and programmes in which engaged in delivering better outcomes for Corporates are contributing to positive the conservation of waterbirds and their outcomes for migratory waterbirds and their habitats. habitats.
Partnership Objective 5. Develop, especially for priority species and habitats, flyway wide approaches to enhance the conservation status of migratory waterbirds Key Result Areas Indicators (Quantifiable measures of Means of Verification (Sources of Reporting Entity achievement) information for indicators) KRA 5.1 Partners are actively collaborating 2.1 Engage existing task forces within the EAAF Indicator 5.1.1 The number and diversity of Partner reports, , relevant Working Partners, , relevant Working Group to develop innovative and improved Partnership (e.g. Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Far collaborative initiatives for the conservation of Group and Task Force reports, and Task Forces, Technical approaches to conserve migratory Eastern Curlew) by providing financial and logistical migratory waterbird populations and their Technical Committee reports, EAAFP Committee, Secretariat. waterbirds and their habitats in the EAAF. support where possible. habitats is increasing. Website and Newsletter.
4.1 Encourage regular, focused meetings of shorebird working group members from countries along the EAAF to promote collaboration, partnering and priority setting of shorebird conservation activities. The first such meeting might occur in 2020, possibly in tandem with the EAAF MoP. 4.6 Develop a flyway shorebird conservation Indicator 5.1.2 Innovative and improved Partner reports, CEPA Committee Partners, CEPA Committee, strategy / plan that would emphasize important approaches for the conservation of migratory reports, relevant Working Group and relevant Working Group and Task issues and needs throughout the EAAF waterbirds and their habitats are identified and TaskForce reports, Technical Forces, Technical Committee, shared across Flyway initiatives. Committee reports, EAAFP Website Secretariat. and Newsletter KRA 5.2 Threatened migratory waterbirds 2.3 Oversee and lead in red-listing of potentially Indicator 5.2.1 The Partnership, working with Partner reports, relevant Working Partners, Technical Committee, are protected from threats and populations new globally threatened and near threatened IUCN, BirdLife & WI, is updating and Group and task Force reports, relevant Working Group and Task are increasing. shorebirds in the EAAF, especially when new maintaining a list of threatened migratory Technical Committee reports. Forces. evidence emerges on shorebird population trends waterbird populations and encouraging Conservation Status Review, (e.g., Little Curlew, Curlew Sandpiper) Government Partners to protect these Waterbird Population Estimates and threatened populations under national IUCN Red List. legislation 2.2 Develop a conservation plan, and support the Indicator 5.2.2 Single Species Action Plans are Partner reports, relevent Task Force Partners, relevent Task Force survey and monitoring of important sites, for developed and implemented for priority reports Nordmann’s Greenshank along the flyway (including species in the EAAF. wintering, staging and breeding ground)
Indicator 5.2.3 Populations of threatened Partner reports, relevant Working Partners, Technical Committee, migratory waterbirds are stable or increasing. Group and Task Force reports, relevant Working Group and Task Technical Committee reports; Forces. Conservation Status Review, Waterbird Population Estimates and IUCN Red List KRA 5.3 Regional Action Plans are Indicator 5.3.1.Regional Action Plans are Relevent Task Force reports Partners, Relevant Task Forces. developed and implemented for priority developed for all priority geographical regions geographical regions in the EAAF. in the EAAF.
KRA 5.4 Measures to reduce and, as far as Indicator 5.4.1 All Government Partners have Partner reports, Illegal Hunting, Take Illegal hunting, take and trade of possible eliminate, illegal hunting, take and mechanisms in place to reduce and, as far as and Trade of Migratory Waterbirds migratory waterbirds Task Force, trade of migratory waterbirds are possible, eliminate, illegal hunting, take and (IHTT) Task Force reports, EAAFP Partners, Secretariat. developed and implemented. trade of migratory waterbirds. Website and Newsletter.
KRA 5.5 The conservation of migratory Indicator 5.5.1 All Government Partners have Partner Reports. Government Partners. waterbirds is mainstreamed into national relevant national legislation and/or policy legislation and/or policy instruments instruments include provisions on the including adaptation to the impacts of conservation of migratory waterbirds and their climate changes. habitats. KRA 5.6 The conservation of migratory Indicator 5.6.1 Relevant multilateral Reports of relevant MEA resolutions Secretariat, Partners. waterbirds is integrated into regional environment agreements recognise the EAAFP and decisions. multilateral and bilateral agreements and as an effective global framework to conserve other regional mechanisms. migratory waterbirds and their habitats.