Africa Centre for Animal Sentience (ACAS)

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About Africa Center for Animal Sentience (ACAS)

ACAS Purpose, Scope, and Identity

The Africa Center for Animal Sentience (ACAS) is established as a science and policy-driven organization advancing the recognition and integration of animal sentience within conservation, governance, and societal systems.

ACAS aligns with the Vision and Mission of the Animal Welfare Strategy for Africa (AWSA), which recognizes animals as sentient beings and promotes their welfare as an essential component of sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and responsible governance.

Tagline (Motto): “Where Science, Policy, and Compassion Protect Life.”

Vision:

A world where animal sentience is fully recognized and integrated into policy, conservation, and human systems, ensuring respectful coexistence with all life.

Mission:

To advance the recognition of animal sentience through science, policy, and advocacy, promoting humane, sustainable, and evidence-based approaches to conservation and animal welfare, consistent with the aspirations of the Animal Welfare Strategy for Africa.

Main Goal:

To institutionalize animal sentience within legal, policy, and conservation frameworks across Africa and beyond.

Strategic Objectives

Strengthen policy and legal frameworks recognizing animals as sentient beings and advancing conservation and animal welfare standards

Promote protection and sustainable management of ecosystems and wildlife through humane, science-based, and evidence-driven conservation approaches.

Support implementation and compliance by engaging governments, institutions, regional bodies, and stakeholders in coordinated action advancing animal welfare and conservation objectives.

Governance and Leadership

ACAS is being structured with strong governance and international credibility in mind:

Advisory Council:
Comprised of eminent global leaders and thought influencers in conservation, policy, animal sentience, and animal welfare.

Governing Board of Directors:
A professionally diverse and values-aligned board representing Africa, the UK, Europe, and the USA, bringing both technical expertise and a shared commitment to the animal sentience cause.