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Wildlife Alliance, founded by Dr. Suwanna Gauntlett, is a global conservation leader dedicated to protecting rainforests, combating wildlife trafficking, preserving biodiversity, and supporting sustainable communities. Notable achievements include saving 17,000 km² of Cambodia's Cardamom Rainforest with zero elephant poaching since 2006, creating Southeast Asia's first wildlife law enforcement unit that has arrested over 7,000 traffickers and rescued thousands of animals, expanding the Galapagos Marine Reserve, and helping landless farmers transition to sustainable agriculture through the Sovanna Baitong Project. Wildlife Alliance combines conservation, law enforcement, and community empowerment to achieve lasting environmental impact.