WARN ASIA

13/12/2025

22/11/2025

17/11/2025

🌏 WARN Asia Conference 2025 – Thank You! 🇹🇭

What an incredible three days we had in Thailand! The 2025 WARN Asia Conference was the biggest since the start of the network - nearly 100 participants from 20 countries came together to share knowledge and strengthen our regional collaboration.

We were thrilled to welcome both new and familiar faces, and to learn from the many insightful presentations, engaging workshops, and thoughtful discussions throughout the event. Your expertise and passion are what make WARN Asia such a powerful community.

A special highlight was our post-conference tour of the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) rescue center on 13 November. It was an amazing opportunity to see impactful rescue and rehabilitation work up close, and we're excited to share some moments from the visit below.

To everyone who joined us - thank you. We hope you left feeling inspired, connected, and ready to collaborate. We are especially delighted to welcome new organisations to the WARN Asia network.

Here's to continued partnership and progress for wildlife across East and Southeast Asia and beyond.

See our website www.warnasia.org for more pictures from the post-conference tour.

15/11/2025

ภาษาไทยด้านล่าง We were proud to host the 2025 Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) Asia Conference in Hua Hin (10–12 Nov 2025), bringing together nearly 100 participants from 20 countries and over 50 organisations. 🌏

The theme for the conference was ‘To Protect and Manage Wildlife’.

The three-day event was a vibrant hub for sharing experiences, building partnerships, and exploring practical solutions to challenges facing wildlife across Asia.

Read more here: https://www.wfft.org/special-events-visitors/wfft-hosts-2025-warn-asia-conference/
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มูลนิธิเพื่อนสัตว์ป่า เป็นเจ้าภาพจัดงานประชุม WARN Asia (เครือข่ายช่วยเหลือสัตว์ป่า) เมื่อวันที่ 10-12 พฤศจิกายน 2568 ที่ผ่านมา โดยมีผู้เข้าร่วมกว่า 100 ท่าน มาจาก 20 ประเทศทั่วโลก และมากกว่า 50 องค์กร 🌏

โดยมีหัวข้อการประชุม ‘การปกป้องและการจัดการดูแลสัตว์ป่า’ ใช้เวลาร่วมทั้งหมด 3 วัน ในการแบ่งปันแลกเปลี่ยนข้อมูล แนะนำทำความรู้จักกันในแต่ละองค์กร และนำเสนอแนวทางการแก้ปัญหาเกี่ยวกับสัตว์ป่าในภูมิภาคเอเชีย

WFFT hosted the 2025 WARN Asia Conference in Hua Hin, uniting experts to share solutions for wildlife rescue, protection, and conservation.

15/11/2025

13/11/2025

The final day of the 2025 WARN Asia Conference wrapped up three incredible days of learning, collaboration, and commitment to wildlife conservation across Asia. 🌏

Speakers from 10 countries shared insights on topics from macaque and pangolin conservation to wildlife seizure response, orangutan health, and emergency preparedness.

We heard presentations from ABConservation, Pingtung Rescue Center, National Institute of Ecology, The Aspinall Foundation Indonesia Program, Creative Conservation Alliance, the Indo-Myanmar Conservation Asian Turtle Program, Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation, Wildlife Asia, Perth Zoo, Asia for Animals Coalition, Sabah Wildlife Department, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, and PAWS.

The conference closed with remarks from WARN President Edwin Wiek and a warm farewell gathering at the I-Love-Phants Lodge — celebrating collaboration and shared purpose for Asia’s wildlife.

Thank you to all who joined and contributed to making this year’s WARN Asia Conference such a success!

See more pictures from the last day of the conference on www.warnasia.org.

12/11/2025

Yesterday was day 2 of the 2025 WARN Asia Conference!

The day brought powerful presentations and discussions from across Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and India. 🌿

Speakers from organisations including Geopix, Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand, Animals Asia, Centre for Orangutan Protection, Melon Rouge, Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Orangutan Haven, World Parrot Trust, Justice for Wildlife Malaysia, RESQ Charitable Trust shared work on issues such as Sumatran elephant protection, life-long care for non-releasable animals, lion ownership in Thailand, and wildlife crime convergence in Malaysia.

The day ended with a Species360 workshop focused on data-driven approaches to animal care and conservation.

Incredible insights and collaboration as we move closer to a united future for Asia’s wildlife! 💚

Stay tuned on our website for more pictures from day 2! www.warnasia.org



Geopix ID
Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand - WFFT
Animals Asia
Centre for Orangutan Protection
Melon Rouge
Orangutan Haven
Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP)
RESQ Charitable Trust

12/11/2025

11/11/2025

Yesterday marked an inspiring start to the 2025 WARN Asia Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, hosted by Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand - WFFT. With representatives from 20 countries, 47 organisations, and nearly 100 participants, the energy in the room was incredible.

The meeting was opened with remarks from Edwin Wiek, President of WARN Asia, and Mr. Nitas Nunsong, Director of the Office of Protected Area Management 3 of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) in Thailand.

Speakers from across Asia shared their experiences on protecting and managing wildlife - from Singapore and Indonesia to Taiwan, Mongolia, and beyond. Presentations highlighted work by Mandai Nature, Center for Orangutan Protection, WildOne Wildlife Conservation Association, SAGE Foundation, Humane World for Animals, Born Free Foundation, ACRES, Mongolian Bird Conservation Center, and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

Topics ranged from long-tailed macaque management in Singapore to human-bear conflicts in Taiwan, human-elephant conflicts in Vietnam, and wildlife protection efforts in Mongolia, reflecting the shared challenges and collaboration driving conservation across the region.

The day concluded with a discussion on wildlife protection and management led by Edwin Wiek, followed by a welcome dinner at the Amari Hua Hin Hotel, where connections and ideas continued to grow.

Stay tuned for more updates from the conference, and see our website for more pictures from the first conference day: www.warnasia.org



Mandai Nature
Centre for Orangutan Protection
WildOne野灣野生動物保育協會
SAGE Foundation
Humane World for Animals
Born Free Foundation
ACRES: Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Singapore)
Mongolian Bird Conservation Center - Монголын шувуу хамгаалах төв
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC)

10/11/2025

And we’re off! The WARNASIA 2025 animal conference has started in Huahin, Thailand with the highest number of participants since our first meeting 25 years ago.

31/10/2025

🌏 Countdown to the 2025 WARN Asia Conference! 🐘🐾

In just over a week, over 50 organisations from 20 countries will gather for the WARN Asia Conference, hosted by Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand - WFFT in Hua Hin, Thailand.

This year’s theme, “To Protect and Manage Wildlife”, brings together experts and advocates dedicated to safeguarding Asia’s incredible biodiversity.

Expect inspiring talks, interactive workshops, engaging presentations, and plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and collaborate with others working on the front lines of wildlife conservation.

🌿 Stay tuned for updates, speaker highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments from Hua Hin as we come together for Asia’s wildlife.

🗓️ 10-12 November 2025
📍 Thailand
🔗 www.warnasia.org