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16 May 2009 - The second Singapore Animal Welfare Symposium will be held at National University of Singapore's Faculty of Science, Lecure Theatre 27 on 16th May 2009. It is co-organised and hosted by NUS Students' Animal Welfare Group and ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society).
Discussion sessions with panelists from NGOs include "Wild Animals in Entertainment" and "Domestic Animal Welfare," and presentations will be made by the 2008 Animal Protectors Grant recipients. A "Cruelty-Free Bazaar" will showcase cruelty-free products available in Singapore - an ethical shopper's delight!
The Symposium will also see the launch of the 2009 Animal Protectors Grant, inviting grant applications for projects to help animals.
Register (free) at: http://www.animalwelfare.sg/
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23 May 2009 - Discover secrets of Singapore's biodiversity at the Raffles Museum, stroll through picturesque Kent Ridge to Reflections at Bukit Chandu, which marks the defense of the ridge during WWII.
This is a unique opportunity to visit the two museum galleries and a nature park at night with experienced guides from the volunteer group, the Raffles Museum Toddycats!
For details of sign up, see: http://imd.rafflesmuseum.net/
Only 30 spaces are left, so register immediately if you want to come.
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Last chance to comment on The Draft Blue Plan, a civil society
document before submission to government
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23 Apr 2009 - "The Draft Blue Plan is a proposal to the Government and
people of Singapore from the members and organizations that form
“International Year of the Reef (IYOR) 2008 Singapore” – interested
members of civil society concerned about the conservation and
management of Singapore’s coral reef heritage. Contributions and advice
from the leading marine biologists in Singapore have been incorporated.
It was released today at a launch at the Asian Dive Expo on
23 April 2009. Members of the Public can download a copy of the
Draft Blue Plan here: http://tinyurl.com/dbp-23apr2009
Comments and suggestions from members of public are invited.
blueplan.singapore@... this week.
The Blue Plan will presented to the Government with the collated and edited comments in late May 2009 or early June.
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