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Regional solidarity
Wildlife crime crosses borders. Member countries support one another through trust, reciprocity, and a shared commitment to protect South Asia’s wildlife.
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South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network
Wildlife crime crosses borders. SAWEN connects South Asian countries to share trusted information, strengthen enforcement, and coordinate action.
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Regional network
SAWEN connects national institutions through a shared commitment to coordinated wildlife law enforcement.
South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) is a regional inter-governmental wildlife law enforcement support body of South Asian countries namely - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. SAWEN was officially launched in January, 2011 in Paro Bhutan. It promotes regional cooperation to combat wildlife crime in South Asia. It focuses on policy harmonization; institutional capacity strengthening through knowledge and intelligence sharing; and collaboration with regional and international partners to enhance wildlife law enforcement in the member countries. SAWEN operates its activities from the Secretariat based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Our values
These values guide how SAWEN builds trust, shares knowledge, and supports member countries in collective action.
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Wildlife crime crosses borders. Member countries support one another through trust, reciprocity, and a shared commitment to protect South Asia’s wildlife.
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We use accurate information responsibly, communicate clearly, and remain accountable for decisions made through the network.
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We respect national mandates, local knowledge, cultural context, and the people whose work sustains wildlife protection.
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We turn shared purpose into practical action by exchanging knowledge, strengthening capacity, and coordinating regional responses.
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We learn from evidence and experience, improve how we work, and keep the long-term wellbeing of wildlife and habitats at the centre of our decisions.
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One network · shared action
Wildlife crime does not stop at national boundaries. SAWEN helps eight member countries coordinate knowledge, enforcement, and regional response.