In Colombo, SAWEN & SLaWEN joined forces to combat transnational wildlife crime, aligning 8 nations & 15 Sri Lankan agencies on prosecution-led, intelligence & finance-focused action. Under EFL’s ACE Program (funded by INL), collaboration is driving real enforcement results.
In Sri Lanka, 44% of elephant range lies outside Protected Areas, mostly in Other State Forests (OSFs) that connect habitats. Clearing OSFs fuels Human-Elephant Conflict. In 2021, EFL won a legal battle restoring OSF protections, safeguarding these vital elephant habitats.
Victory for Wilpattu! After 15 years, the FR case was terminated as the State agreed: no public through-traffic, restricted entry per law, and the road to remain gravel. A major win for conservation! 💚 #wilpattunationalpark#JusticeforNature#ramsar#SriLanka
🌍🐾 Over a million species face extinction—urgent action is needed!
EFL is committed to protecting Sri Lanka’s unique biodiversity through legal advocacy & conservation efforts. Let’s stand for nature!
#WorldWildlifeDay#JusticeForNature