The WWF is run at a local level by the following offices...
Nam Poui National Protected Area (Nam Poui NPA), situated in Sayaboury province, stands as one of the most expansive NPAs in Laos, encompassing 191,200 hectares. The Nam Poui NPA carries immense global significance as a sanctuary for biodiversity, preserving one of the last remaining strongholds for the Asian elephant in Laos.
Recent surveys, alongside camera trapping, have revealed the presence of numerous large and medium-sized mammals within the area. These include Asian elephants, gaur, Asiatic black bears, sun bears, clouded leopards, Asian golden cats, dhole, and the grey leaf monkey.
The site also has high potential for tiger recovery from across the border in Thailand.
Working Together in Nam Poui: Key Activities
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Strategy and management plan development
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Biodiversity surveys
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Totally Protected Zone and Land-use planning
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Capacity building on law enforcement
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Rducing human-elephant conflict
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Patrolling and camera trapping
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Conservation awareness activities
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Research on gender-based climate change for livelihoods
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One Health Initiative
Our Vision for Nam Poui
OUR MISSION: Nam Poui NPA is transformed into both a National Park and an ASEAN Heritage Park, ensuring the sustainable protection of biodiversity while also fostering benefits for local communities. Nam Poui NPA is transformed into both a National Park and an ASEAN Heritage Park, ensuring the sustainable protection of biodiversity while also fostering benefits for local communities.
OUR GOAL: Our goal is to uphold and safeguard the biodiversity and other intrinsic values of Nam Poui NPA through the implementation of enhanced management structures.
