Final call for presentations: Asia for Animals Conference, Singapore 2005

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FINAL 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.

The conference is sponsored by Animals Asia Foundation, Animal

People, Best Friends Animal Society, Extra Trading/Brightlife

Australia, Humane Society International, In Defense of Animals,

North Shore Animal League International, SPCA Hong Kong and SPCA

Singapore.

 

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 Wildlife Trade

(More details 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 louis

 

 

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

(O): +65 6296 7758

(F): +65 6294 0644

(HP): +65 9796 8592

 

 

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 Wildlife Trade

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

respective Asian countries including the Chinese fur industry. 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.