At the 4th East Atlantic Flyway (EAF) Seminar, which will take place from 16 to 20 April 2026 on the Hallig Langeneß, about 30 participants from different countries along the Flyway will discuss the outline of a new book on the EAF. The book should once again be the product of international teamwork. At the seminar, the presentations relate to the framing question:
How can the Wadden Sea and other important mudflat areas along the East Atlantic Flyway be protected from destruction in the long term in view of the accelerated rise in sea levels expected as a result of climate change?
How can further coalitions be created between the local population and nature conservation organisations in order to complete the “string of pearls” of effectively protected nature reserves along the East Atlantic Flyway by 2030?
In contrast to the 2023 seminar on Langeneß, which reflected on 50 years of research and conservation and led to the publication of the first East Atlantic Flyway book (Aula Verlag 2023; Lynx Nature Books 2024), the planned new volume looks ahead. Climate researchers, coastal engineers, and conservationists present scenarios for 2052 and beyond and develop visions to strengthen the quality of protection and complete the flyway-wide network of effectively protected areas in line with the internationally agreed 30×30 target.
Most of the 32 chapters of the book will already be drafted by the time we meet for the seminar. The goal is to publish the German version this autumn, followed by the English version. If you have your own ideas to contribute to this project, e.g. with brilliant pictures illustrating the behaviour or the different key sites of coastal birds along their Flyway, or want to support us by covering some of the printing costs, please send an email .
