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Yearly on August 12
World Elephant Day
For 13 years, World Elephant Day on August 12 has celebrated the importance of elephants throughout our natural world and human cultures. It’s a time to celebrate their essential role as a keystone species as well as remember the serious threats they face.
The tragic death of a baby elephant on a Malaysian motorway earlier this year has sparked renewed global concern for the future of Asian elephants. As their habitats shrink due to human encroachment and infrastructure expansion, elephants face increasing danger from road collisions and human-wildlife conflict. These challenges are particularly pressing in Southeast Asia and southern China, where elephant ranges often overlap with growing development.
Promoting Coexistence with Asian Elephants in Cambodia and beyond
The Eastern Plains Landscape in Mondulkiri province is home to one of the last remaining wild elephant populations in Cambodia, with an estimated 300+ individuals remaining. As part of the transboundary elephant range that includes Viet Nam, the area faces habitat fragmentation, human-elephant conflict and increasing pressure from land-use changes.
Through our on-the-ground campaign and digital outreach, we hope to raise public awareness and appreciation for the forest patrol teams in protecting elephants and biodiversity.
Furthermore, we are urging governments, private companies and communities to adopt practical solutions for human-elephant coexistence that reduce infrastructure-related risks and protect remaining wild populations.
As Elly Allies – champions for Asian elephants – we can invest in solutions that allow people and elephants to thrive together, ensuring a safer and more connected future for this iconic species.
Download our World Elephant Day press release, available on August 11 in Khmer or English, to learn more about this year’s celebration.
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