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Singapore Animal Welfare Symposium 2009 www.animalwelfare.sg Date: 16th May 2009 Time: 8:30am to 5:00pm Venue: National University of Singapore. Lecture Theatre 27. Faculty of Science Registration details: Visit our website www.animalwelfare.sg for information on how to register. Registration is FREE! Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis so hurry and register now! Registration closes on 10th May 2009. Organizers: Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES) and NUS Students’ Animal Welfare Group (NUS AWG) Sponsors: Lee Foundation and Ananda Bhavan Restaurant
Synopsis Animal welfare in Singapore has come a long way since our birth as a nation. For years, dedicated and passionate Singaporeans have worked and lobbied for this cause. Animals, both wild and domestic, have benefited tremendously from this. The inaugural Singapore Animal Welfare Symposium (SAWS) in 2008 achieved its objectives of educating the public about animal welfare issues and helping groups to realize their animal welfare dreams. The symposium drew a wide range of audience from various backgrounds. This included representatives from more than ten animal welfare interest groups in Singapore. One of the highlights of last year’s symposium was the awarding of grants to eight different groups to help them realize their animal welfare dreams. These eight projects have been ongoing for the past year and have been benefiting animals in Singapore. The results of these projects will be presented at SAWS 2009. SAWS 2008 and the Animal Protectors’ Grant received widespread media coverage. This included articles published in The Straits Times and Today, as well as airtime on Channel NewsAsia. We wish to build upon this success in SAWS 2009. The Symposium will be a platform for the various animal interest groups and all other animal-related organisations to convene and discuss issues, ranging from public education to the philosophical motivation for animal rights.
Furthermore, the Symposium seeks to facilitate better communication and working relations between the participating organisations, in furtherance of animal welfare in Singapore. Being a national level event, we are aiming to once again engage all animal related groups and involve Singaporeans from all walks of life. Moreover we will be giving out more grants this year to interested and capable groups that will undertake projects to benefit animal welfare. We look forward to your participation and hope you can contribute to the lively and productive discussion we hope to achieve. With your support, we hope that animals in Singapore will have a brighter and better tomorrow.
Programme 8.30-9.00 9.00-9.15 9.15-9.30 9.30-11.00
Registration Delegates to be seated Arrival of GOH Welcome address by ACRES, PAW Opening Speech by GOH Session 1: Wildlife Protection Chaired by ACRES, Louis Ng Panelist: ACRES, AVA, Sea Shepherd, ICA, STOC, Eu Yang Sang, NParks, RMBR, NSS, VSS, SEC. Overview: Wildlife in the entertainment industry
11.00-11.30 Tea break 11.30-13.30 Session 2: Domestic Animals Chaired by NUS Animal Welfare Panelist: ASD, CWS, SPCA, ALL, NANAS, SOS Animals, HRSS, Mutts and Mitten, AVA. Overview: The major issues in the domestic animal scene 13.30-14.30 Lunch 14.30-15.00 Grant Presentation 15.00-16.00 Public Forum & Closing Address: NUS Animal Welfare Group
Topics Session 1: Domestic Animal Welfare Local animal welfare groups have been promoting responsible pet ownership for a long time. They have urged the authorities to restrict breeding and emphasized
to the general public the importance of commitment when obtaining a pet. What more can be done in this regard? Other major issues up for discussion include HDB policies on pet ownership, the role of the law and relevant government enforcement agencies in preventing cruelty to animals and stray animal control. This session will cover the most important issues affecting domestic animals in Singapore and how best we can improve their welfare in the long term. Session 2: Wildlife protection What is the extent of the illegal wildlife trade in Singapore, particularly with regard to the entertainment industry? What steps can we, the public, take to wipe out this trade? What more can be done to tackle the illegal wildlife trade here in Singapore, and in the region? Singapore is recognised as a major hub for the illegal wildlife trade. This includes the trade in wild animal parts/products such as bear bile, as well as live animals for the exotic pet trade. In the past 3 years alone, over 10,000 animals have been confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade here in Singapore. There has also been a rise in exploitation of wildlife for entertainment purposes. For example, plans are in place to import whale sharks to be housed in a exhibit in the upcoming Integrated Resorts (IR). This session will provide an overview of the wildlife trade issue in Singapore and the region and what can be done to tackle this trade, as well as exploring the possible conflicts between cultural beliefs and customs and wildlife protection efforts and how these can be resolved.
The Animal Protectors Grant The “Animal Protectors Grant”, launched in 2008, is a scheme by which groups, of all ages, can apply for a grant of up to $1,500 to initiate their projects. Six grants will be awarded in 2009. Any groups of at least three individuals, who have an idea for a project that will have a positive impact on animal welfare here in Singapore, are welcome to apply. Details on application procedure will be announced at the symposium and released on our website by 31st May. If you have any queries about the grants, please contact us at [email protected]
Contact If you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]
www.animalwelfare.sg
Synopsis Animal welfare in Singapore has come a long way since our birth as a nation. For years, dedicated and passionate Singaporeans have worked and lobbied for this cause. Animals, both wild and domestic, have benefited tremendously from this. The inaugural Singapore Animal Welfare Symposium (SAWS) in 2008 achieved its objectives of educating the public about animal welfare issues and helping groups to realize their animal welfare dreams. The symposium drew a wide range of audience from various backgrounds. This included representatives from more than ten animal welfare interest groups in Singapore. One of the highlights of last year’s symposium was the awarding of grants to eight different groups to help them realize their animal welfare dreams. These eight projects have been ongoing for the past year and have been benefiting animals in Singapore. The results of these projects will be presented at SAWS 2009. SAWS 2008 and the Animal Protectors’ Grant received widespread media coverage. This included articles published in The Straits Times and Today, as well as airtime on Channel NewsAsia. We wish to build upon this success in SAWS 2009. The Symposium will be a platform for the various animal interest groups and all other animal-related organisations to convene and discuss issues, ranging from public education to the philosophical motivation for animal rights.
Furthermore, the Symposium seeks to facilitate better communication and working relations between the participating organisations, in furtherance of animal welfare in Singapore. Being a national level event, we are aiming to once again engage all animal related groups and involve Singaporeans from all walks of life. Moreover we will be giving out more grants this year to interested and capable groups that will undertake projects to benefit animal welfare. We look forward to your participation and hope you can contribute to the lively and productive discussion we hope to achieve. With your support, we hope that animals in Singapore will have a brighter and better tomorrow.
Programme 8.30-9.00 9.00-9.15 9.15-9.30 9.30-11.00
Registration Delegates to be seated Arrival of GOH Welcome address by ACRES, PAW Opening Speech by GOH Session 1: Wildlife Protection Chaired by ACRES, Louis Ng Panelist: ACRES, AVA, Sea Shepherd, ICA, STOC, Eu Yang Sang, NParks, RMBR, NSS, VSS, SEC. Overview: Wildlife in the entertainment industry
11.00-11.30 Tea break 11.30-13.30 Session 2: Domestic Animals Chaired by NUS Animal Welfare Panelist: ASD, CWS, SPCA, ALL, NANAS, SOS Animals, HRSS, Mutts and Mitten, AVA. Overview: The major issues in the domestic animal scene 13.30-14.30 Lunch 14.30-15.00 Grant Presentation 15.00-16.00 Public Forum & Closing Address: NUS Animal Welfare Group
Topics Session 1: Domestic Animal Welfare Local animal welfare groups have been promoting responsible pet ownership for a long time. They have urged the authorities to restrict breeding and emphasized
to the general public the importance of commitment when obtaining a pet. What more can be done in this regard? Other major issues up for discussion include HDB policies on pet ownership, the role of the law and relevant government enforcement agencies in preventing cruelty to animals and stray animal control. This session will cover the most important issues affecting domestic animals in Singapore and how best we can improve their welfare in the long term. Session 2: Wildlife protection What is the extent of the illegal wildlife trade in Singapore, particularly with regard to the entertainment industry? What steps can we, the public, take to wipe out this trade? What more can be done to tackle the illegal wildlife trade here in Singapore, and in the region? Singapore is recognised as a major hub for the illegal wildlife trade. This includes the trade in wild animal parts/products such as bear bile, as well as live animals for the exotic pet trade. In the past 3 years alone, over 10,000 animals have been confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade here in Singapore. There has also been a rise in exploitation of wildlife for entertainment purposes. For example, plans are in place to import whale sharks to be housed in a exhibit in the upcoming Integrated Resorts (IR). This session will provide an overview of the wildlife trade issue in Singapore and the region and what can be done to tackle this trade, as well as exploring the possible conflicts between cultural beliefs and customs and wildlife protection efforts and how these can be resolved.
The Animal Protectors Grant The “Animal Protectors Grant”, launched in 2008, is a scheme by which groups, of all ages, can apply for a grant of up to $1,500 to initiate their projects. Six grants will be awarded in 2009. Any groups of at least three individuals, who have an idea for a project that will have a positive impact on animal welfare here in Singapore, are welcome to apply. Details on application procedure will be announced at the symposium and released on our website by 31st May. If you have any queries about the grants, please contact us at [email protected]
Contact If you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]
www.animalwelfare.sg
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