This online event will explore upcoming efforts to improve the coordination of wildlife rescue across Europe. As new legislation continues to restrict the keeping of wild animals in captivity and actions against illegal wildlife trade intensify, the need to strengthen Europe’s wildlife rescue capacity will become increasingly important.

The session will address:

• Plans to expand overall rescue capacity
• Strategies to make better use of existing resources
• Approaches to facilitate the placement of confiscated or surrendered wild animals
• Efforts to centralise rescue data to support future policy development

Attendees will hear about initiatives that will take place across Europe and beyond, as well as the collaboration that will occur between rescue centres, zoos, and authorities.

Speakers will include:

• Dave Eastham, Executive Director, European Alliance of Rescue Centres & Sanctuaries
• Cécile Erny, Executive Director, Association Française des Parcs Zoologiques (AFdPZ)
• Eva Schippers, Head of Rescue & Rehabilitation, AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection