Singapore Animal Welfare Symposium 2009
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| Network: | Global |
| Date: | 16 May 2009 |
| Time: | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Location: | National University of Singapore. Lecture Theatre 27. Faculty of Science |
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Description
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
Registration: 8.30-9.00
Delegates to be seated: 9.00-9.15
Arrival of GOH, Opening Speeches by ACRES and GOH : 9.15-9.30
9.30-11.00
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
Shuttle service will be provided at 8 AM from Buona Viista MRT to the venue on a first come first serve basis.
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
Registration: 8.30-9.00
Delegates to be seated: 9.00-9.15
Arrival of GOH, Opening Speeches by ACRES and GOH : 9.15-9.30
9.30-11.00
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
Shuttle service will be provided at 8 AM from Buona Viista MRT to the venue on a first come first serve basis.
