Asian primates are in peril of extinction from local populations to the species level.  Poaching, illegal trade, loss and degradation of habitat, conflict between primates and humans, and the introduction of invasive alien species are the major causes. Local forms or taxa, which have not been described may already be extinct or on the verge thereof. The activity of conservation overlaps greatly with studies of evolutionary history.  Both scientific research and conservation must be pursued together to make progress on either front.

 In this seminar, we will exchange knowledge concerning primates, introduce newly developed methodologies of study and their applications, and construct an interdisciplinary framework of research and conservation activity between researchers and young field workers from East, Southeast, and South Asia. For the purpose of promoting research and conservation activities, not only local level but cross-border efforts should be made to create a framework linking people together. It is indispensable to construct a cooperative framework between researchers for sharing research facilities, data and sample banks. This can also be realized through the educational system with international lecturers and supervision of research through a network of consortium universities and institutions.