3rd Africa Animal Welfare Conference, 2019
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3rd Africa Animal Welfare Conference (AAWC)
What is Africa Animal Welfare Conference?
It is an annual conference co-hosted by Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) in collaboration with UN Environment for professionals and practitioners, coming together to discuss issues that cut across animal welfare, wildlife and environmental conservation.
2019 Conference
Dates: From 2-4 September 2019
Venue: Ethiopia - At the United Nations Conference Centre-Addis Ababa, (UNCC-AA), within the larger United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA) Complex.
Theme: "Animals, Environment and Sustainable Development in 21st Century Africa: An Interlinked Approach".
Conference Organizers: Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) in partnership with UN Environment.
Visa Requirement at the Entry Point in Ethiopia
All delegates who are not Ethiopian, Kenyan, Djibout or Eritrea citizens participating at the conference are required to have an Ethiopian visa. You can apply for one through this link: https://www.evisa.gov.et/#/home
Payments for Conference Registration and Accommodation during the conference.
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Conference Registration and Accommodation Rates
- Conference Registration only- (Conference material and logistics) - USD 200
- All Inclusive Package; 4 nights accommodation, all meals, airport transfers and transport to and from conference venue (USD 100 per night and USD 400 for the 4 nights)
- All Inclusive Package – Conference registration material, logistics, airport transfers; accommodation, all meals, daily transport from hotel to the conference venue and back - USD 600
Target Audience and Expected Outcomes
Audience
The conference targets to bring together civil society groups involved in animal welfare, wildlife and environmental conservation, NGOs, government officials and government affiliated institutions, academics, researchers, media, policy makers, legal practitioners, community members, interest groups, development practitioners and relevant stakeholders.
The conference will provide an ambient space for 300 participants to deliberate on the issues of Animal Welfare, wildlife and environmental conservation amidst the development inter-play. The conference will thus be a congregation of multi-disciplinary interaction, expertise and interest in thematic areas cutting across Animal Welfare, environment and sustainable development.
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced support for animal welfare across Africa demonstrated through involvement of government representatives, civil society and broad section of stakeholders in the AAW Conference, regional community forums, UN forums and intergovernmental meetings.
- Increased sensitization on the contribution of animals and Animal Welfare, wildlife and environmental conservation in Africa to the attainment of SDGs 1,2,3,7,8,12,13,15 and 17.
- Enhanced interest and involvement in Animal Welfare, Wildlife and Environmental Conservation by governments in Africa through policy development and implementation.
- Involvement of AU-IBAR and OIE in standard setting and influencing policies formulation and implementation among member states.
Information Pack
Health Requirements: A yellow fever certificate for some African destinations. Vaccination against cholera is also required for any person who has visited or transited cholera -infected area within six-day prior to arrival in Ethiopia.
Visa Information: Visas are required for all foreign visitors to Ethiopia, with the exceptions of nationals of Kenyan, Djibout and Eritrea. You can apply for one through this link: https://www.evisa.gov.et/#/home.
Electric Supply: Ethiopia uses 220 volts 50 cycles AC. Plugs are European two- pin
Restaurant Recommendations: Yod Abyssinia, Kategna, Lucy Restaurant, Effoi Pizza, Gusto Restaurant, Tomoca Coffee.
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info@aawconference.org
Office Timing
Mon - FRI 9:00 - 5:00
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