News – Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN ASIA)

WARN Illegal Wildlife Trade Workshop 2025

The Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) Asia is proud to host a workshop on the international cooperation and monitoring of the cross-border illegal wildlife trade in East and Southeast Asia.

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WARN Asia 2024 conference recap

We have successfully concluded this year’s WARN Asia conference, held in the beautiful Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. Over 60 passionate participants from 30 organizations across 15 countries and territories came together to share insights and strategies for wildlife conservation.

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Day 3 of the WARN 2024 conference

We have wrapped up the third and final day of this year's WARN Asia conference. The conference has been a big success, providing an excellent opportunity for our members to network, reconnect, and share their experiences and insights.

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Day 2 of the WARN 2024 conference

WARN 2024 conference day 2! Another day of presentations and engaging discussions, as well as a thought-provoking panel discussion on quality of life.

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Day 1 of the WARN 2024 conference

The WARN 2024 conference has officially started! This year's conference is hosted by Free the Bears and held in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. The theme is "Successful partnerships leading to positive outcomes for wildlife".

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Speakers announced for the WARN 2024 conference!

With a week to go until the Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) conference in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, this year’s speakers have been announced.

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An update from Free the Bears

Last month, Free the Bears conducted two rescue operations in Laos. The two rescued bear cubs have now been provided sanctuary and are expected to fully recover. Read their message and watch the rescue video below:

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Meet our speakers at WARN 2024

One of the speakers at the WARN ASIA conference in Luang Prabang from 21st till 23rd of October is Edwin Wiek Edwin is the current President of WARN ASIA and Founder of the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT).

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WARN CONFERENCE 2024

After last year's success in Thailand, we are happy to announce that this year's Wild Animal Rescue Network Asia (WARN) conference will be held in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR from October 21st to 23rd.

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An update from The Orangutan Project

Recently one of our member organizations, The Orangutan Project, shared some uplifting news about Talian the rescued orangutan. This is their message:

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An update from Wildlife At Risk

Last month, one of our member organizations, Wildlife At Risk (WAR), successfully released two critically endangered Hawksbill turtles and one endangered Green turtle. This is their message:

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An update from Free the Bears

Earlier this week Free the Bears rescued a female moon bear caged for 10 years. This is their message:

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WFFT rescues dozens of big cats from farm

Twelve tigers and three leopards who have spent their lives in captivity have been rescued…

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Hiring WARN Administrator

Hiring now - Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) Administrator

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First Wave of Speakers Announced for WARN 2023 Conference!

The countdown is now on with less than two months to go until this year’s…

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WFFT to Host the 2023 Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) Conference

We’re delighted to share with you that Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) will be hosting…

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An update from Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand

Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) recently achieved a historic milestone when they undertook the largest rescue in the organisation’s history.

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WARN 2019 annual meeting to be held in Bangkok, Thailand

WARN (Wild Animal rescue Network - ASIA) will organize its 11th meeting this year…

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WARN Workshop on Illegal Wildlife Trade on Social Media 2019

The first workshop of 2019 of the Wild Animal Rescue Network of Asia (WARN ASIA)…

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WARN conference 2018 in Taiwan R.O.C.

WILD ANIMAL RESCUE NETWORK CONFERENCE 9 - 13th November 2018 Pingtung Rescue Centre, Taiwan Dear…

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The 8th annual WARN meeting 2016 to be held in Thailand!

Welcome to Petchaburi Thailand for the 2016 WARN conference! …

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6th East and Southeast Asian Wild Animal Rescue Network Conference

“WARN 2014” 23-27 November, 2014 Hong Kong SAR, China “Challenges Faced during Long Term Maintenance…

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Pilot project returns 250 pythons to the wild in Hong Kong

News from our member Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong More than 250…

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Wildlife law enforcement

Enforcement assistance around Asia WARN members have…

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Medical issues and wildlife rescue

WARN is setting up a working group that will discuss and upgrade medical standards in…

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Illegal wildlife trade monitoring

Assistance hands-on with confiscated wildlife, assistance with undercover work on illegal wildlife trade, exchange of…

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Wildlife rescue work

Rescue work on wildlife injured by traffic, confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade, or relocation…

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WARN member team to rescue of tigers in Bangladesh

Confiscated tiger cubs needed urgent help Three wild tigers were confiscated by special forces of…