Thematic groups driving flyway-scale conservation
Our working groups bring together specialists from across the region — from species-focused collaborations to cross-cutting capacity, policy and technology efforts.
WG 1 — Key Sites in the CAF
Identification and monitoring of key sites for migratory birds across the Central Asian Flyway.
Learn moreWG 2 — Crane Research & Conservation
Conservation and research of cranes, particularly Demoiselle Cranes, across the Central Asian Flyway.
Learn moreWG 3 — Vulture Research & Conservation
Development of the Central Asian Vulture Platform and conservation of vulture species across the flyway.
Learn moreWG 4 — Database & Publications
Creation of a regional database for sharing data on the CAF and accompanying publications.
Learn moreWG 5 — Goose Research & Conservation
Collaboration and data sharing on goose research with Russian scientists, including the Eastern population of Taiga Bean Goose.
Learn moreWG 6 — Pallas's Fish Eagle
Conservation of the Pallas's Fish Eagle across its range countries, addressing threats including electrocution.
Learn moreWG 7 — Green Energy & Bird Conservation
Research on wind energy developments in Central Asia and development of policy recommendations for conserving biodiversity.
Learn moreWG 8 — Small Landbirds
Monitoring of small migratory landbirds in Central Asia, including collaboration with Russian scientists.
Learn moreWG 9 — Volunteering & Internship Programmes
Providing opportunities for volunteering and internships for all age groups across the CAF among CACN members.
Learn moreWG 10 — Ringing & Tagging Network
Building a flyway-wide bird ringing and tagging network, linking to Russian ringing centres.
Learn moreWG 11 — Shorebirds & Waders
Collaboration for monitoring and research of waders and shorebirds across the Central Asian Flyway.
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