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The Asia for Animals Macaque Coalition (MACC) brings together organizations working to protect macaques across Asia and beyond. MACC promotes and facilitates communication and collaboration between advocates, activists, primatologists, academics and others concerned about the health and welfare of macaques - both as individuals and at the species level.    

 

The macaques are a group of about 24 species, almost exclusively Asian, and include some of the most heavily exploited primate species on earth. From the pet trade to circus performances to the global biomedical industry, from habitat destruction to the capture and slaughter of entire social groups, these primates are in particular need of attention, consideration, understanding and compassion. 

 

​MACC is a member-led working group. MACC:  

• Identifies and monitors specific and arising areas of concern;

• consolidates resources relating to macaque advocacy, welfare and conservation of macaques, particularly those species that are most visible to, and are most frequently exploited by, human beings;

• unites concerned practitioners, whether their focus is on conservation, research, law enforcement, macaque welfare, human welfare, or otherwise; 

• encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration wherever possible.  

 

Who can join MACC? 

 

MACC membership, like membership in the Asia for Animals (AfA) Coalition Network, is organization-based and not open to individuals. MACC members must first join the AfA Network (it’s free!). If your organization is interested in joining or otherwise contributing, please email macaques@asiaforanimals.com.