Asia for Animals Conference

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.

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
- Zoo Check Work in Asia
- Stray Animal Management
- Rescue Centre Operations
- Farm Animal Welfare
- The Role of Government Agencies in Animal Protection
- Tackling the Wildlife Trade
- Media & Communication Strategies for NGOs

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.