9th East & Southeast Asian
Wild Animal Rescue Network Conference (WARN)
Text by Chiew Lin May
Photos by Tee Thye Lim & Chiew Lin May
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) is glad they attended the 9th East and Southeast Asian Wild Animal Rescue Network Conference (WARN Conference) from 7th to 11th November 2017 in Cuc Phuong, Vietnam. This year, the WARN Conference was hosted by the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre (Cuc Phuong, Vietnam). A total of 70 participants from 18 organizations attended the conference and shared their experiences related to animal rescue, rehabilitation and release through presentations, practical workshops and site visits to their rescued centres. The theme of this year was “Wildlife Rescuing,Rehabilitation and Release”.
The purpose of WARN is to enhance the capabilities of East and South East Asian wildlife rescue centers to rescue and conserve wildlife, provide conservation awareness education for the public and advocate minimum standards for wildlife rescue centers.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to
i. Endangered Primate Rescue Center
ii. Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program)
iii. The Turtle Conservation Centre
iv. FOUR PAWS Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh
v. Van Long Nature Reserve
The conference was a great opportunity to tackle the ongoing wildlife crisis and develop better rescue, rehabilitation and release animal care. Huge thanks to WARN Members and Endangered Primate Rescue Center for hosting this successful 9th WARN Conference. It was great sharing experience!!
This year, the WARN Conference was hosted by the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre (Cuc Phuong, Vietnam)
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to Endangered Primate Rescue Center.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program).
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program).
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to new FOUR PAWS Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to new FOUR PAWS Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to observe Delacour's langur at Van Long Nature Reserve.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to observe Delacour's langur at Van Long Nature Reserve.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to observe Delacour's langur at Van Long Nature Reserve.
Dr Wong Siew Te has been elected as the WARN board member! Congrats Wong!! — with Wong Siew Te.
WARN Conference Group Photo.
WARN Conference Group Photo.
