Guidelines for Abstract Submission:

• The abstract should highlight the sub theme that the paper focuses on
• The title of the presentation
• Name(s) and Institutional affiliation(s) of the author(s)
• Telephone and email contact of the corresponding author
• Abstract should not exceed 300 words
• The text should be MS Word format, Font size 12, Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing

Abstracts should be submitted to: abstracts@aawconference.org

The deadline for abstract submission is 30th June 2019

Successful authors will be notified of their abstract acceptance by 10th July 2019 and will be expected to submit in soft copy full papers of not more than 5000 words by 25th July 2019, and presentations in Power Point formats of not more than 15 slides by 30th July 2019.

For any inquiries, please contact: enquiries@aawconference.org

The Conference Sub Themes are:

• Sustainable Development Goals
• Technology
• Research and Training
• Multilateral Agreements
• Climate Change
• Animal Health
• Public Health Systems
• Economics and Trade
• The United Nations Environment Assembly and how it can contribute to improvement of animal welfare in Africa

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Enhanced interest and involvement in Animal Welfare, Wildlife and Environmental Conservation by governments in Africa through policy development and implementation.
4. Involvement of AU-IBAR and OIE in standard setting and influencing policies formulation and implementation among member states.