With the charm of its numerous mountain ranges, the land of a thousand hills opened its doors to animal welfare in Kigali in September 25 to September 27, 2023. The 7th Africa Animal Welfare Conference - Action 2023 was hosted by the government of Rwanda, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), African Union InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), and Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW). The hosts welcomed the delegates to the conference exploring the theme, “Navigating the delicate balance of animal welfare, climate change, and development - concerted actions towards a healthy and sustainable development.”