5th EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN
WILDLIFE ANIMAL RESCUE NETWORK CONFERENCE
“WARN 2013”
26th - 30th NOVEMBER, 2013
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
INVITATION
The Sabah Wildlife Department is pleased to host the 5th WARN Conference in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia from 26th to 30th November, 2013.
We hereby extend our warm invitation to you to participate in this conference, which aims to further strengthen our ties within the network, and share our experiences and knowledge in wildlife rescue and conservation, animal welfare and enforcement issues.
Great news ! WARN will attain full-fledged NGO status by 15th August 2013. Therefore, it has been decided that an Interim Board Members meeting, as well as a Members Meeting and Voting Session, will be held in Kota Kinabalu during this conference.
VENUE
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
REGISTRATION
To register for WARN2013, please fill out the registration form and return it via email before 15th September, 2013 to the Secretariat at : warn2013.sabah@gmail.com
The registration fee is US$250 or RM800, which is inclusive of:
a. Two-and a half days’ attendance at the conference
b. Accommodation for three (3) nights at the resort (25th, 26th, 27th November)
c. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and coffee-breaks on conference days
d. Post-conference tours (Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan)
We regret to advise that the registration fee is fixed, and no discounts or refunds are allowed for shorter stays or for opting out of the programme.
PAYMENT METHOD
Please pay to :
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Please indicate “WARN2013 Fees” for the payment. Bank charges
are to be paid by the participant. Kindly inform the Secretariat
via EMAIL once the payment has been made, attaching proof of payment.
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POST CONFERENCE TOURS
After the conference, participants will visit:
1. Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort Nature Reserve, Kota Kinabalu
2. Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan
3. Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sandakan
4. Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan
Lodging and meals are included during duration of the tour. Please indicate if you are joining this tour by ticking the relevant box on the Registration Form.
PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS
The organisers invite presentations from members of WARN, with a focus on dealing with challenges and issues in wildlife rescue in the region. The WARN2013 Advisory Committee will review, select and confirm the final list of speakers for the conference. Selected speakers will be notified by 31st August, 2013.
Oral presentations are planned for 15 minutes + 5 minutes for questions and discussions. Abstracts are to be submitted by 15th August, 2013 to warn2013.sabah@gmail.com
Format and layout instructions:
i. Abstracts should be in English, around 500 words (including title, author, affiliation)
ii. Font 12 points, Times New Roman, single spaced
iii. Title in bold and capital letters above author’s name, affiliation, email address
iv. Please do not include figures, tables and special mathematical symbols
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Participants are advised to arrive in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah by 25th November, 2013 (Monday). Check-in time at the venue is at 2:00pm.
There will be a meeting for WARN Interim Board Members on 25th November, 2013 at 4:00 pm at the venue, followed by an ice-breaking and networking session and dinner in the evening.
Malaysia provides visa-free stays for most countries, for up to 90 days. Please check what is applicable for you, if you need any assistance or an invitation letter please contact the secretariat in advance.
ENQUIRIES
For enquiries and further information please contact the Secretariat at :
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