Asia for Animals Conference Singapore 2005. Early bird rates ending soon!

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INVITATION TO ATTEND:

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

(OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC)

www.acres.org.sg/asiaforanimals

 

LARGEST, MOST REPRESENTATIVE ASIAN ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCE

The biennial animal welfare conference Asia for Animals will be held

at Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore, from 22nd June till 24th June

2005.

 

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

Singaporean-founded charitable organisation will be hosting this

event with more than forty presentations from governmental and non-

governmental delegates from across the Asian region and

internationally.

 

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.

 

Please note that the early bird-rates end on 14 May 2005. Register

now (download registration forms on website) to enjoy these

discounted rates of S$140 (approx. US$87) for the full conference!

 

GOVERNMENTAL & NON-GOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE

Asia for Animals Singapore 2005 seeks to consolidate governmental

and non-governmental experiences in the region with an eye to

developing new strategies and facilitating change. Correspondingly,

there is also a significant emphasis upon collaborations—both

between different NGOs and also between governmental and non-

governmental institutions. Representatives and experts from across

the region 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 behind)

 

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.

 

FILMS THAT MADE A DIFFERENCE

Wildlife Asia (www.wildlifeasia.org) will also present an evening of

films and shorts by members of Filmmakers For Conservation under the

title " Films That Made a Difference " , with special guest, Hardy

Jones of BlueVoice.org. Each documentary, made by acclaimed

filmmakers such as Mike Pandey, Shekar Dattatri and Hardy Jones,

will illustrate how powerful the media can be in creating positive

change for the benefit of conservation.

 

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.

 

Details of the conference fees can be found at

www.acres.org.sg\asiaforanimals

 

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 Acres, Asia for Animals or

conference details, please go to 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 events

We are looking forward to having you as a part of this exciting

development for animal welfare/conservation 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).