Wildlife Law Enforcement Networking in Southeast Asia Experiences

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Wildlife Law Enforcement Networking in Southeast Asia – Experiences from ASEAN-WEN Second Meeting of

Wildlife Law Enforcement Networking in Southeast Asia – Experiences from ASEAN-WEN Second Meeting of the South Asia Experts Group on Illegal Wildlife Trade January 29 – 30, 2011, Paro, Bhutan

What is ASEAN-WEN A regional INTER-GOVERNMENTAL law enforcement network A proactive response to Southeast

What is ASEAN-WEN A regional INTER-GOVERNMENTAL law enforcement network A proactive response to Southeast Asia’s alarming levels of wildlife trafficking Countries share information and learn from each other’s best practices. A response to combat organized illegal transnational wildlife crime with interregional and cross-border cooperation between law enforcement agencies.

ASEAN-WEN Action Plan ASEAN Regional Action Plan on Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora

ASEAN-WEN Action Plan ASEAN Regional Action Plan on Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora 2005 – 2010 (May 2005) Objective 2: To promote networking amongst relevant law enforcement authorities in ASEAN countries to curb illegal trade in wild fauna and flora.

ASEAN-WEN Action Plan • Establishment of inter-agency committees at national levels to ensure coordination

ASEAN-WEN Action Plan • Establishment of inter-agency committees at national levels to ensure coordination and collaboration between law enforcement officials on trade in wild fauna and flora; • Facilitating exchange of law enforcement information regarding trade in wild fauna and flora, and coordination of regional participation • Promotion of collaborative capacitybuilding efforts for improved law enforcement

What is ASEAN-WEN ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network Customs Police CITES Authorities Prosecutors Specialized Governmental

What is ASEAN-WEN ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network Customs Police CITES Authorities Prosecutors Specialized Governmental Wildlife Law Enforcement Organizations Other Relevant National Law Enforcement Agencies

ASEAN-WEN Structure ASEAN SEC. Chairman of ASEAN-WEN CITES INTERPOL Program Coordination Unit NGOs (PCU)

ASEAN-WEN Structure ASEAN SEC. Chairman of ASEAN-WEN CITES INTERPOL Program Coordination Unit NGOs (PCU) Focal Point Focal Point Thailand Malaysia Singapore Indonesia Cambodia Task Force Task Force Other countries Focal Point Vietnam Task Force Focal Point Brunei Laos Myanmar Task Force Focal Point Philippines Task Force

Support from Partner Organizations

Support from Partner Organizations

Achievements – Wildlife Enforcement Actions ASEAN-WEN Action Updates 445 Wildlife Enforcement Actions from 2006

Achievements – Wildlife Enforcement Actions ASEAN-WEN Action Updates 445 Wildlife Enforcement Actions from 2006 up to September 2010 over 76, 350 live animals have been rescued Over 107, 616 animal parts and derivates have been recovered, around 336, 911 kgs. 496 arrests made across the region over US$ 54. 4 million of estimated black market value of seized contraband

Achievements – Species ID Sheets

Achievements – Species ID Sheets

Achievements – Capacity Building in ASEAN Wildlife Trade Regulation Course Species Identification Enforcement Ranger

Achievements – Capacity Building in ASEAN Wildlife Trade Regulation Course Species Identification Enforcement Ranger Training On-the-Job Training Judiciary Workshops Investigation Training

Achievements – Outreach and Public Awareness

Achievements – Outreach and Public Awareness

National Task Forces in ASEAN-WEN 13

National Task Forces in ASEAN-WEN 13

National Task Force in Malaysia National CITES Committee Secretariat, Biodiversity & Forest Management Division,

National Task Force in Malaysia National CITES Committee Secretariat, Biodiversity & Forest Management Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Malaysian Wildlife Enforcement Network (My. WEN) CITES Management Authorities Royal Malaysian Customs Royal Malaysian Police Anti-Smuggling Unit

Cambodia-WEN Coordination Unit ASEAN-WEN Director General Forestry Administration National Liaisons Executive Director and other

Cambodia-WEN Coordination Unit ASEAN-WEN Director General Forestry Administration National Liaisons Executive Director and other international liaisons Press CITES Management Authority Cambodia Forestry Administration MAFF Fisheries Administration MAFF General Department of Natural Conservation and Protection, Mo. E Legal Director Data Collection Officer and Coordination Officer Investigation Anti-smuggling Section, General Department of Customs and Excise Central Research Office, Royal Gendarmerie Khmer Anti-Economic Crime Police Department, National Police Other relevant Departments (Ministry of Justice, etc. ) Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT) Cambodia-WEN Support Group, Donors and NGOs

Inter-Government Agencies in Myanmar Customs Department Attorney General Directorate of Trade Forest Department TASK

Inter-Government Agencies in Myanmar Customs Department Attorney General Directorate of Trade Forest Department TASK FORCE established 4. 7. 2007 Progress of Border Areas and National Races Department Police Forces Judicial Department General Administrative

Inter-Agency Cooperation in Singapore Tip-off AVA (designated CITES MA of Singapore) Dissemination ICA (Immigration

Inter-Agency Cooperation in Singapore Tip-off AVA (designated CITES MA of Singapore) Dissemination ICA (Immigration and Checkpoints Authority: Coastal, Ports, Airport, Air Cargo, Checkpoints) and SPF Information exchange Singapore Customs Tip-off (Special Police Force: Airport Police, Police Coast Guard)

Thailand National Task Force 18

Thailand National Task Force 18

Coordination Unit and Task Force in Lao PDR Establishment of Lao. WEN (Coordination Unit

Coordination Unit and Task Force in Lao PDR Establishment of Lao. WEN (Coordination Unit for enforcement of wildlife and aquatic laws) and Lao Task Force on September 15, 2010 by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Reference 1493) 19

Philippines Environmental Law Enforcement Task Force (ELETF) Strengthened in October 2010 under Environment Department

Philippines Environmental Law Enforcement Task Force (ELETF) Strengthened in October 2010 under Environment Department Memorandum Circular 2010 -15 for: Intelligence operations Investigation and enforcement Coordination with military, police, investigation bureau, and local government units Coordination with Environmental Ombudsman, Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General and related agencies Coordination and mobilization of Environment and Natural Resources offices for investigation, ground operations and prosecution Database management 20

Operational Sustainability through Strong Member Support Gathering Political Commitment Active Networking between Members and

Operational Sustainability through Strong Member Support Gathering Political Commitment Active Networking between Members and with the Secretariat Intelligence and Information Exchange Collaborative Operations and Enforcement Activities Collaborative Capacity Building 21

Operational Sustainability through a Strong and Fully Operational Secretariat Cambodia Thailand Brunei Malaysia Singapore

Operational Sustainability through a Strong and Fully Operational Secretariat Cambodia Thailand Brunei Malaysia Singapore Indonesia Vietnam Lao PDR Myanmar Philippines Program Coordination Unit (PCU) Senior Officer Capacity Building and Program Adviser (Seconded/OJT Officers from ASEAN-WEN Member Countries) Assistant Senior Officer Enforcement Officer Capacity Building Officer Communications Officer Finance Officer

Financial Sustainability of the Network and its Secretariat Financial Sustainability: Institutionalized ASEAN Support Member

Financial Sustainability of the Network and its Secretariat Financial Sustainability: Institutionalized ASEAN Support Member Country Support Institutional Partnerships and External Funding 23

Strong Links within ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN),

Strong Links within ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN), ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crimes (SOMTC), ASEAN SENIOR OFFICIALS ON ASEANAPOL ENVIRONMENT (ASOEN), ASEAN SENIOR OFFICIALS MEETING ON TRANSNATIONAL CRIMES (SOMTC) ASEANAPOL – ASEAN ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 24

Active Networking outside the Network International Organizations CITES INTERPOL WCO Other Regional Networks Lusaka

Active Networking outside the Network International Organizations CITES INTERPOL WCO Other Regional Networks Lusaka Agreement Task Force (LATF) SAWEN Other Countries China Other Relevant Organizations 25

Next Steps Sustainable ASEAN-WEN Strong PCU 10 ASEAN Member Countries Strong National Task Forces/

Next Steps Sustainable ASEAN-WEN Strong PCU 10 ASEAN Member Countries Strong National Task Forces/ Wildlife Enforcement Networks Police Customs CITES Agencies Other relevant wildlife enforcement agencies

Co-Regionalizing with other WEN’s and other Countries Localizing with its 10 ASEAN Member Countries

Co-Regionalizing with other WEN’s and other Countries Localizing with its 10 ASEAN Member Countries ASIA-WEN Establishing national task forces/ national wildlife enforcement networks Police Customs CITES Agencies Other relevant wildlife enforcement agencies 27

Support for Policy and Legal Reform Strengthen regional mechanisms Public Awareness and Information Campaigns

Support for Policy and Legal Reform Strengthen regional mechanisms Public Awareness and Information Campaigns Standardized and localized trainings and capacity building activities With strong POLITICAL COMMITMENT Support for inter-agency, intercountry, and inter-region cooperation for capacity building and enforcement a WIN-WIN Situation 28

‘‘ Let us bring the environmental leaders of Asia together to go beyond national

‘‘ Let us bring the environmental leaders of Asia together to go beyond national and sub-regional efforts. Let us build upon the success of the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEANWEN) and reach out to all of Asia in this effort to develop a region wide effort to protect our endangered species… Looking ahead, we need to start exploring how to take ASEAN-WEN to a new level. We hope you will help us make it stronger and sustainable. Dr Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary General ’’ Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 29

Thank you ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) Program Coordination Unit c/o Department of National

Thank you ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) Program Coordination Unit c/o Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Ground Floor, Piroj Suvanakorn Building 61 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand Tel/Fax. +662 940 63 81 pcu@asean-wen. org, www. asean-wen. org 30