Overview
This Working Group focuses on the development of the Regional CAF Database, a multilingual, open-access digital platform designed to centralize data, knowledge, and resources related to migratory birds and their habitats across the Central Asian Flyway.
Why a Regional Database Matters
Data across the CAF are currently fragmented- held by institutions, projects, and individuals in different countries and formats. This limits effective flyway-level planning, research, and policy engagement.
Key Objectives
- Create a centralized data hub for the CAF
- Improve cross-border data sharing and collaboration
- Support research, conservation planning, and decision-making
- Amplify education, outreach, and community engagement efforts
Core Components
- Species, site, and threat data integration
- Links to monitoring tools and working group outputs
- Knowledge products, reports, and guidance documents
- Interfaces supporting citizen science and local participation
Long-term Vision
An accessible knowledge platform that strengthens regional cooperation, informs policy, and supports evidence-based conservation across the CAF.
Contact
For information about this working group, please contact Ms Katherine Hall (Co-chair, CACN) at katherine.hall(at)uef.fi.