
The city of Suncheon (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced that on January 26, 37 board members of the International Crane Foundation (ICF) will visit Suncheon Bay to study its exemplary conservation practices for hooded cranes.
Founded in 1973, the ICF is headquartered in Wisconsin, USA, and is an international NGO comprising a network of experts from over 50 countries dedicated to the protection of the world’s 15 crane species. While the foundation’s board meetings have traditionally been held in the United States, this year marks the organization’s 50th anniversary, and the board has chosen Suncheon Bay—a globally recognized wintering site for hooded cranes—for its meeting.
This decision reflects the global decline of crane habitats and the fact that Suncheon Bay has successfully increased its hooded crane population, establishing itself as a global model for habitat conservation.
During their visit, the board members will begin with an early-morning observation of the hooded cranes' roosting grounds. They will also attend a briefing by Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu, who has been instrumental in Suncheon Bay’s restoration and ecological urban development since 2006. The visit will include an exploration of the city’s ecological urban strategy, which connects the downtown area, Suncheonman National Garden, Dongcheon Estuary, and Suncheon Bay. The ICF plans to share Suncheon’s conservation success story with the world.
Mayor Noh stated, “For over 20 years, Suncheon has been pioneering ecological policies to harmonize human life with pristine nature. This visit will showcase how Suncheon’s ecological philosophy has been seamlessly integrated into the local circular economy.”
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The city of Suncheon (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced that on January 26, 37 board members of the International Crane Foundation (ICF) will visit Suncheon Bay to study its exemplary conservation practices for hooded cranes.
Founded in 1973, the ICF is headquartered in Wisconsin, USA, and is an international NGO comprising a network of experts from over 50 countries dedicated to the protection of the world’s 15 crane species. While the foundation’s board meetings have traditionally been held in the United States, this year marks the organization’s 50th anniversary, and the board has chosen Suncheon Bay—a globally recognized wintering site for hooded cranes—for its meeting.
This decision reflects the global decline of crane habitats and the fact that Suncheon Bay has successfully increased its hooded crane population, establishing itself as a global model for habitat conservation.
During their visit, the board members will begin with an early-morning observation of the hooded cranes' roosting grounds. They will also attend a briefing by Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu, who has been instrumental in Suncheon Bay’s restoration and ecological urban development since 2006. The visit will include an exploration of the city’s ecological urban strategy, which connects the downtown area, Suncheonman National Garden, Dongcheon Estuary, and Suncheon Bay. The ICF plans to share Suncheon’s conservation success story with the world.
Mayor Noh stated, “For over 20 years, Suncheon has been pioneering ecological policies to harmonize human life with pristine nature. This visit will showcase how Suncheon’s ecological philosophy has been seamlessly integrated into the local circular economy.”
https://newsk.net/korea/?idx=145563811&bmode=view