Invitation to attend: Asia For Animals Conference, Singapore 22-24 June, 2005 (Open to general public)

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INVITATION TO ATTEND:

ASIA FOR ANIMALS CONFERENCE, SINGAPORE 22-24 JUNE, 2005.

(OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC)

 

 

Register now and enjoy the early bird rates:

<http://www.acres.org.sg/asiaforanimals/registration & rates.htm>http://www.acres.\

org.sg/asiaforanimals/registration & rates.htm

 

 

 

FIRST TIME EVER IN SINGAPORE

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

is to be held in Singapore.

 

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

Singaporean-founded 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. The conference is sponsored by Animals Asia Foundation, Animal

People, Best Friends Animal Society, Extra Trading/Brightlife Australia,

Humane Society International and North Shore Animal League International.

 

COLLABORATION WITH A DIFFERENCE

This emphasis for Asia for Animals 2005 will be upon consolidating

experiences in the region with an eye to developing new strategies and

facilitating change. In the main sessions governmental and non-governmental

representatives and experts will be debating the following topics:

 

· 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

· Media & Communication Strategies for NGOs

 

(Full details of main session topics below)

 

 

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP SERIES

Aside from the main session presentations, a series of related, hands on,

expert-facilitated workshops will be incorporated into the programme. The

objective of these workshops is to discuss of methods, strategies and

solutions for animal advocacy/conservation workers in Asia in a more

intimate environment. Registration for these workshops is on the first day

of the conference.

 

 

FLEXIBLE ATTENDANCE

The whole conference spans three days. There are one- and two-day flexible

attendance possibilities, as well as different accommodation options

available to international participants.

 

Whether you are actively involved in animal welfare/conservation work or

are a member of the public with an interest in these concerns, this

conference will bring you together with many of the most dynamic NGO groups

and individuals from across the region.

 

If you wish to find out more about the Asia for Animals conference,

please go to

<http://www.acres.org.sg/asiaforanimals>www.acres.org.sg\asiaforanimals

 

If you have any other unanswered queries, wish to volunteer, or make

donations for this event, please contact us at

<eventsevents We are looking forward to

having you as a part of this exciting development for animal welfare in our

region.

 

 

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.

 

 

8. Media & Communication Strategies for NGOs

 

Delegates from the international TV and print media, advertising and PR

agencies will discuss strategies for NGOs attempting to get their concerns

through to the media, governments, sponsors and the general public, in our

time of information-saturation and compassion fatigue. This session will be

followed by a workshop wherein NGO representatives can pitch their ideas to

a panel of media, advertising and PR representatives. (Workshop attendance

is limited).