The 9th Africa Animal Welfare Conference, themed “Strengthening Actions for Animal Welfare and Environment for a Sustainable Future and Resilient Planet,” emphasized the urgent need for a holistic sustainability approach that integrated animal welfare, environmental conservation, and human well-being. The conference addressed biodiversity loss, climate change, and the impact of human activities on ecosystems. With sub-themes including climate change, habitat conservation, sustainable agriculture, policy frameworks, and community-based conservation, it aimed to facilitate policy discussions, enhance partnerships, showcase innovative solutions, and highlight indigenous knowledge.
The annual conference was co-hosted by the Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), and the Cameroon Government. The conference took place at Hotel Franco, Yaounde, Cameroon from 28-30 July 2025.
