SAWEN aims to combat wildlife crime through cooperation, collaboration, coordination, capacity building and communication.

SAWEN is an intergovernmental law enforcement support body comprising of eight South Asian countries namely: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It was officially launched during the second meeting of South Asia Experts Group on Illegal Wildlife Trade held from 29-30 January 2011 in Paro, Bhutan.

South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network.