PAAZAB is an association member of the World
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
“Many
of the fights we have fought all throughout our
history, the fights we are fighting today, and
many that will be fought in the future –
will have to do with our natural resources”.
Wangari Maathai – Nobel Peace Prize Laureate,
2004.
First announcement
First announcement
1st African Seabird Biodiversity Conference
&
21st Conference and Annual General Meeting
of the
African Association of Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZAB)
Ocean View Hotel, Strand, South Africa
12-16 April 2010
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME Monday 12 April African Penguin Workshop
Wednesday: 14 April 2010 African Seabird Diversity and PAAZAB Conference Tour of and evening function at Butterfly World
Thursday: 15 April 2010 Conference and technical sessions
Friday 16 April 2010 PAAZAB AGM and workshops Final dinner and awards function
CALL FOR PAPERS
This is a call for papers to be presented during the Scientific Sessions of the Conference. The Theme of the Scientific Sessions is “2010 Year of Biodiversity”
Animal Keepers Association of Africa and African Association of Zoos and Aquaria
Symposium Alert - there will be a joint AKAA / edu4PAAZAB
"Zoo Keeper and Zoo Educator Symposium"
Theme
Linking Zookeepers and Educators to Biodiversity
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE : 31st December 2009 Download the application form now>>
Contact Robynn.ingle@gmail.com for further information
Date : 15 - 18th February 2010
Venue : at the National Zoo in South Africa
Cost : R400 members, R450 for non-members, day visitors R150
accommodation and transport not included (accommodation list on request)
Looking forward to your submissions and queries
World Aquarium Conservation Strategy
TURNING THE TIDE – World Aquarium Conservation Strategy
I have just returned from the 64th Annual Conference of WAZA - the theme of “Global Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies” could not have been more relevant!! A personal highlight was the official launch of “Turning the Tide: A Global Aquarium Strategy for Conservation and Sustainability”. It was presented as the response of the international aquarium community to the World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy published by WAZA in 2005. I would like to warmly thank all colleagues for their contributions to this document, including those from the International Aquarium Forum (IAF), International Aquarium Congress (IAC) and European Union of Aquarium Curators (EUAC). I am also grateful for the formal endorsement thereof by the IUCN Species Survival Commission, The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Conservation International, Wetlands International and the World Wildlife Fund-US.
The document is now available on the WAZA website, and a copy is attached. I ask you to help me get the document out there as widely as possible. The translation process has already begun, with the initial focus on Japanese and Chinese readers, and we expect these to be completed in the next month or two.
In taking up the role of WAZA President, I hand over the Chair of the WAZA Aquarium Committee to Dr. Heather Koldewey. I am grateful to Heather for taking on this task, and to Dr. David Field and the ZSL for being prepared to support her in this new role. Dr. Patrick Garratt will serve as the committee Vice Chair. Both Heather and Pat are highly respected figures, and are known for their insight and innovation. It promises to be an exciting year ahead.
Thanks once again for your support. I look forward to being in contact again soon.
Yours sincerely
Mark
Dr. M. Penning
Executive Director
South African Association for Marine Biological Research
PO Box 10712
Marine Parade
4056
Tel: +27-31-328-8222
Fax: +27-31-328-8200
