Environmental Foundation Ltd.

Day 02 | From knowledge to action

As the CARE Workshop continued, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Environmental Foundation Limited deepened their joint efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka’s response to wildlife trafficking.

At Jetwing Seven, participants moved beyond theory into applied learning, navigating real-life rescue scenarios, refining animal handling techniques, and strengthening coordination during live confiscations.

With guidance from Dr. Mahesh Bhatt, officers worked through the complexities of animal welfare under pressure, where every decision can determine survival.

Equipped, connected, and ready, this is what stronger wildlife protection looks like.

Highlights from day 01 at the CARE Workshop

For the second time in Sri Lanka, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) partnered with Environmental Foundation Limited to conduct the Confiscated Animals Rescue and Enforcement (CARE) Workshop, focused on strengthening counter wildlife trafficking efforts.

Held at Jetwing Seven, Day 01 brought together frontline officers for hands-on training in live animal handling and care, from understanding the illegal wildlife trade in Sri Lanka to practicing safe rescue, transport, and emergency response protocols.

Led by wildlife veterinarian Dr. Mahesh Bhatt, the sessions combined real-world scenarios with practical skills, building the capacity needed when animals are seized from trafficking networks.

Because every rescue begins with the right response.

Wetlands are more than landscapes they are vital ecosystems. From providing food and freshwater to billions, supporting unique biodiversity, to buffering climate impacts, wetlands sustain life and communities.

Actions for their preservation through legal and scientific research means safeguarding these crucial treasures. From filtering water to sheltering wildlife and supporting livelihoods, wetlands are nature’s unsung heroes.

Let’s protect them from pollution and destruction for a greener, resilient tomorrow!