CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: ASIA FOR ANIMALS CONFERENCE, SINGAPORE 2005

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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: ASIA FOR ANIMALS CONFERENCE, SINGAPORE 2005

 

The biennial animal welfare conference Asia for Animals, will be held at

Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore, from 22nd June till 24th June 2005. This

event marks the very first time an international animal welfare conference

on this scale is to be held in Singapore.

 

The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres), a local

charitable organisation will be hosting this event, which, in the past, has

brought together more than 150 Asian and international delegates with

animal advocacy/conservation concerns and expertise.

 

We are currently calling for presentation proposals from speakers with

regional and/or international experience of the following issues:

* Disaster Relief & Recovery

* ZooCheck Work in Asia

* Stray Animal Management

* Rescue Centre Operations

* Farm Animal Welfare

* The Role of Government Agencies in Animal Protection

* Tackling the Illegal Wildlife Trade

(More details on topics below)

 

Presentations should last not more than 15 minutes followed by a 5 minute

Q & A session. Presenters are requested to submit an abstract with the

following details:

* Title of presentation

* Presenter's name

* Name of organization

* Speakers biography

* Contact details

* Abstract of not more than 400 words

* Audio visual requirements

 

The deadline for submissions is 25 March 2005. Presenters will be informed by

 

15 April whether or not their proposal has been accepted.

 

Please send your abstracts to <louislouis

 

 

Warm regards,

Louis Ng

President and Executive Director

Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres)

www.acres.org.sg

 

11A Opal Crescent, Level 3

Singapore 328406

Tel: +65 6296 7758

Fax: +65 6294 0644

 

 

ASIA FOR ANIMALS, MAIN SESSION PRESENTATION TOPICS

 

1. Disaster Relief & Recovery

 

This session will highlight the effects of human-inflicted and

natural disasters upon animals, and the immediate priorities and efforts

needed to provide relief and rescue operations in such cases. Examples of

relief efforts during the recent tsunami will also be discussed.

 

2. ZooCheck Work in Asia

 

This session focuses upon captive animals and the measures and/or

solutions available for improving their living conditions. One objective is

to compile a comprehensive checklist for ZooCheck work. Another is to

explore strategies for negotiation and synergistic working relationships

with the zoos in the region.

 

3. Stray Animal Management

 

Topics to be debated in this session include: The relative effectiveness of

the trap/neuter release programme for stray animals; The viability of

no-kill animal facilities in Asia; The advantages and disadvantages of

various animal facility models; Methods of education and outreach

pertaining to stray animal management and welfare. This session will be

followed-up with a workshop.

 

4. Rescue Centre Operations

 

At stake in this session are standards, guidelines and perspectives for the

general operations of rescue centres. Related topics include: Basic needs

and individuated care of different species; enrichment programmes;

rehabilitation programmes and reintroduction programmes.

 

5. Farm Animal Welfare

 

This session will debate current industrial farming methods in Asia

and consider proposals for more humane alternatives. The economic, social

and cultural viability of vegetarian or vegan lifestyle campaigns in

different Asian contexts will also be discussed.

 

6. The Role of Government Agencies in Animal Protection

 

This session welcomes the input of officials from various government bodies

with a stake in animal protection, welfare and conservation in Asia. Case

studies highlighting possible productive alliances between governmental and

non-governmental agencies will be explored

 

7. Tackling the Illegal Wildlife Trade

 

This session will provide an overview of the illegal wildlife trade in the

respective Asian countries. Key areas of intervention and how these areas

might be prioritised will be discussed, alongside an evaluation of methods

of enforcement, information dissemination (education, outreach), and

undercover work.